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by matt.locascio
Wed Jul 22, 2015 11:39 pm
Forum: Finishing Techniques
Topic: Finishing without removing stain
Replies: 15
Views: 3671

Re: Finishing without removing stain

Thanks for the tips! I figured I should probably work on my technique by not using as much pressure and with the way the pipe is angled when polishing. Do you all have any suggestions on the rpms that should be used when polishing with white diamond/carnauba?
by matt.locascio
Mon Jul 20, 2015 8:25 pm
Forum: Finishing Techniques
Topic: Finishing without removing stain
Replies: 15
Views: 3671

Finishing without removing stain

Hello all! I've just recently finished up this Dublin/Freehand pipe and I ran into a little problem. While I was polishing the pipe with tripoli, some of the stain became removed around the edges of the top of the bowl (sorry I couldn't get a good picture of it!). I used Fiebings Leather Dye, and I ...
by matt.locascio
Wed Jul 30, 2014 12:42 am
Forum: Restoration, Repair, and Maintenance
Topic: Super glue and Vulcanite
Replies: 11
Views: 5913

Super glue and Vulcanite

I've recently come across a great lot of Dr. Grabow and other assorted pipes to refurbish that were a gift to me. For some of the pipes, the stems have been severely damaged and need more attention than some of the conventional heating and reshaping methods I've heard of can provide. I've been able ...