Restorations

Replacing a Loose 9mm Filter Tenon on a Dunhill Cumberland 4102F

A loose tenon is a fairly common occurrence in the pipe world. Many little things can alter the fit of the tenon over time. For example, removing the stem while the pipe is still hot can compress the tenon, wear and tear can erode the surface of the tenon or the mortise or both, or,… Continue reading Replacing a Loose 9mm Filter Tenon on a Dunhill Cumberland 4102F

Restorations

Repairing a 9mm Tenon on a Stefano Exclusive Tomato

Filtered pipes have been around in one form or another for decades. According to this article on Pipedia.org, the Dr Grabow paper filter was first patented in 1932. This was not the first such paper filter on the market, however; the German firm Vauen introduced the Dr Perl paper filter more than a decade earlier… Continue reading Repairing a 9mm Tenon on a Stefano Exclusive Tomato

Restorations

Refreshing a Savinelli Veritas 316KS

Unlike the vast majority of estate pipes that pass across my worktable, whether found at antique shops, estate sales or, like this pipe, sent in by their current stewards, there was actually nothing wrong with this Savinelli Veritas 316KS when it arrived in my mailbox. Instead, it had been sent to me for a bit… Continue reading Refreshing a Savinelli Veritas 316KS