I received an email from a regular DadsPipes reader a few weeks ago asking for help. A favourite pipe had been dropped and the tenon snapped off at the shank. Ouch! As anyone who has been a pipe smoker long enough will tell you, this sort of accidental damage is fairly common but always heartbreaking… Continue reading A New Tenon for a Lovely Kaywoodie Unique
Word of mouth is always a great way to connect with people, especially among pipe smokers and collectors. This Peterson Dublin 69 came to me as a result of a recommendation from Peterson aficionado Mark Irwin of Peterson Pipe Notes. Thanks, Mark! The owner of this lovely older Pete sent me a few pics and… Continue reading A Bit of Metalworking and an Overall Refresh for a Peterson Dublin 69
This 1970's era Peterson System Standard 301 was purchased by a regular DadsPipes reader on eBay. Knowing it would need some attention before it could be used, he had it sent directly to me by the seller for a little TLC. In due course the pipe arrived and I snapped this series of pics. As… Continue reading A Quick Refresh for a Peterson System Standard 301
Here's an interesting Brigham pipe for those with a penchant for something out of the ordinary. I spotted this 5-Dot on eBay and though I admit that the shape isn't really my thing, I was nonetheless captivated. I entered a bid and won the auction. In due time, the pipe arrived at the house and… Continue reading Stem Repairs for a Unique Late 1980s Brigham 5-Dot
I was rummaging around the shop the other day and rediscovered a handful of odd parts that have been lurking around for some time. I didn't have anything pressing on the worktable, so I decided to have a bit of fun and see what I could create. The stummel is an oldie, though exactly how… Continue reading Having a Bit of Fun Salvaging a Frankenpipe Nosewarmer
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… Continue reading Reviving a 1990’s Brigham 123 Bent Billiard in time for the Holidays
Like many other pipe makers, Brigham started its lineup with the most popular pipe shapes. Shapes 01 through 04 in the Brigham Shape Chart are Billiards, from small to large, and the next three shapes, 05, 06 & 07 are Dublins. This pipe on the worktable today is the smallest Dublin offered in the classic… Continue reading Refreshing a Petite Brigham 605 Dublin
This older Brigham pipe came to me in a mixed eBay estate lot, and at first glance I took it for a basic Billiard. Closer examination and a shape number unrelated to Brigham's Billiard pipes changed my mind. Ultimately, I've labelled this pipe a Straight Brandy Sitter as the bowl walls taper inwards from base… Continue reading Restoring a 1960’s Brigham 127 Straight Brandy
Twice a year there is a large antiques and collectibles show in my area. I love digging through the stalls at events like this, and though I've noticed a decided turn away from actual antiques towards "upcycled" or "gentrified old stuff" at this particular show, I still managed to come away with a few interesting… Continue reading A Good Cleaning & Stem Repair for a Peterson Kapmeer 24S
A pipeman from Canada's Far North sent me a few pipes from Iqaluit, Nunavut to clean up for him. One of those pipes was, he said, was his favourite old Blatter Bros briar. After years of restorations and repairs, I've seen quite a few favourite pipes and enjoy what they can tell me about the… Continue reading Cleaning Up a Favourite, and Slightly Unorthodox, Blatter Bros Author
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