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First rustication attempt

Discussion in 'Maintenance & Restoration' started by DLWJohn, Jan 31, 2012.

  1. DLWJohn Active Member

    I had this old unmarked Grabow that came with a pipe rack I got from ebay. Its a good smoker but I've been using it as my experimental pipe, trying out stains, different cleaning methods etc. Heres my latest experiment with rustication. Let me know what you guys think!

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    After:

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    DLWJohn, Jan 31, 2012
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    nowsharing, ol gto, Rewster66 and 1 other person like this.

  2. Woody Admin

    That looks good! :puffy:
    Woody, Jan 31, 2012
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  3. dwaugh .

    Looks nice! How did you do it? -David
    dwaugh, Jan 31, 2012
    #3

  4. Rewster66 EAT POSSUM, THE "OTHER" WHITE MEAT

    Now stamp your name on it and sell it for $300.00 bucks.:$$:

    It does look good, nice job!;)
    Rewster66, Jan 31, 2012
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  5. CalPiper Well-Known Member

    Nice job! The color also came out great.
    CalPiper, Jan 31, 2012
    #5

  6. DLWJohn Active Member

    I had a few bits for my dremel that I never found any use for before. I used the wheel looking one to do some criss-crossing lines over the whole pipe, then used the little ball one to round it all off, then finished it off with Fiebings cordovan dye:

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    DLWJohn, Jan 31, 2012
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  7. DLWJohn Active Member

    Thanks for the comments, BTW. I was actually pretty surprised this didnt come out looking like a turd.:eek:
    DLWJohn, Jan 31, 2012
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  8. dbwittkopf Site Supporter

    That came out really nice
    dbwittkopf, Jan 31, 2012
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  9. TRAVIS Well-Known Member

    Hard to believe that's the same pipe great job that looks so good.
    TRAVIS, Jan 31, 2012
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  10. Snake permanent ankle biter

    Not bad at all!
    Snake, Jan 31, 2012
    #10

  11. Lestrade Mystic Rune

    Looks good!
    Lestrade, Feb 4, 2012
    #11

  12. ol gto Well-Known Member

    First try = excellent results, ya can't stop now whats your next project;)
    ol gto, Feb 4, 2012
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  13. DLWJohn Active Member

    Before I get into anything else I've got to stain and finish my first kit pipe (pics in the topic "First time finishing a brair"). I just need to get a drill or buffer now and I'll be set to finish that one up. :th1:
    DLWJohn, Feb 4, 2012
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  14. HCraven Well-Known Mumbler

    Looks much better than any rusticated Grabow I've seen. Good color, too. Nice job, John!
    HCraven, Feb 4, 2012
    #14

  15. Kiowapipe Custom Title!

    A definite step up, I believe! Well done.
    Kiowapipe, Feb 4, 2012
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