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Renewing a Beautiful Castello “Castello” G Bent Billiard

By: DadsPipes July 17, 2020July 14, 2020

RestorationsBent Billiard, Castello, DIY, Estate Pipe, G, Restoration, Rim CleaningLeave a Comment

This is the second of five Castello pipes I have been asked to restore and sell. Last time, we lookd at a sandblasted Castello Old Antiquari Oom Paul. This week we’re cleaning up a Castello “Castello” G Bent Billiard. Castello was founded by Carlo Scotti in Italy in 1947 and has become known for its…

Reviving a 1990’s Brigham 123 Bent Billiard in time for the Holidays

By: DadsPipes January 3, 2020December 29, 2019

Restorations, UncategorizedBent Billiard, Brigham, DIY, JB-Weld, Micromesh, Restoration, Rim Repair, Shape 23, Stem RepairLeave a Comment

Happy New Year, everyone! This post is deliberately going live after the holidays to avoid spoiling the Christmas surprise for one lucky piper. I was contacted by a lady who was on the hunt for a few vintage Brigham estate pipes to present to her partner as a Christmas gift. Fortuitously, I had a few…

Reviving a Seville Convertible Bent Billiard made for Racine & Laramie

By: DadsPipes February 8, 2019January 11, 2019

Restorations, UncategorizedBent Billiard, Briar Fills, CA Glue & Briar Dust, CA Glue & Charcoal, Contrast Stain, DIY, Mastercraft, Micro Mesh, Racine & Laramie, Restoration, Seville3 Comments

Today I’m working on the second pipe I found on my birthday pipe hunt. This one is a classic Bent Billiard by Seville. Here’s what it looked like when I brought it to the worktable. . As you can see from the pics, the pipe needed a bit of spit and polish. The finish (a…