Pipe restoration?

[Samon]

Anyone here refurbish pipes?

I have a bunch of estate pipes in need of a little refurb but I'm somewhat unsure as where to start on the bowls. I can do corncobs and the stems, sterilising and reaming of hardwoods.. but I don't fancy just having at it with my fancy vintage rusticated briar Petersons etc.

Does anyone here do it to a professional standard? Any advice or £ estimates?


Also, any pictures of the ones you guys have cleaned up?

cheers

 

[richardhomer]

Petersons will do restoration work on their pipes. I also know that some tobacconist's also do or arrange work on pipes be it repair or restore. Try taking a look at some of the online tobacconist shops, The ones that do work will advertise on their own sites.

 

[Man of Tanith]

You on facebook fella?
Several pipe restoration groups on there.

What level of refurb are you after? Ghost bustin is easy, repolish is easy too

 

[Imagedude]

Caskwith over on British Blades is the man to ask.

 

[Man of Tanith]

Yeah chris askwith is a good chap to ask about all things pipe related

 

[Samon]

Don't know how I missed the replies!

I'm thinking a little restain and polish on my Peterson, it's a 1973 model and has lots its luster. I could probably do it just fine, but haven't tried before so I'm a little hesitant.

 

[andibs]

Have a look on Tamp and Puff. . I've just discovered the forum and its full of great advice.

Andy

 

[Man of Tanith]

I know a chap through a pipe group on the dreaded facebook who could do the peterson no trouble.
Happy to act as go between if you want