I wouldn't do a complete restaining; just a thorough cleaning and maybe try to match and stain it only where it is damaged. There is something magical about old pipes....
Looks like I'm in the minority but I was already thinking about option 1 before you got into it. Top that sucker. The bowl has height to spare. But that's just me...
Imagine the stories that were told, remembered and reminisced while smoking this fine pipe, and that tap is the proof of that. It has character.. please leave it. It is like the Japanese "kintsugi"
Man, that stinks. Someone really did a number on that rim. Maybe you could try the sandblast recreation on the damaged part to make the texture match without topping it? It might make it look a lot better, though it would not be "like new." Personally, I'd avoid topping it unless it was absolutely necessary. That's just my 2 cents anyway. 😊
Tim, I enjoy your very informative videos very much. I am interested about the camera equipment you use. The way you close up and move away is much better than other videographers out there. Would enjoy a video showing that.
Every week you release a video is something I look forward to after work. Your one of the big reasons I got into pipe restoration. Thanks for the content and have a great day. Some day soon I'll be purchasing one of your restoration pipes.
What is that de-oxadizer you are using....ive always used oxiclean but would love to know what the stuff is...and thans for the great video's for us pipe restoration guys
Hey Tim love your videos, Question do you rinse your pipes off after cleaning with restore? i see you just wipe them off. I been restoring pipes for about 2 years, I usually use Murphys a tooth brush and dish soap and water. I completely rinse the whole stumble. Let it dry and then dye if needed. .
The rim looks way better the second time. The first one was a bit too uniform with the angles and distances between the "strokes" in my humble opinion. The second one was a massive improvement.
