Dr. Grabow Pipes

ozark southpaw · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:39 pm Post subject: Teds Thomas pipe

Ted asked me to post these pictures. The pipe was made by a member(who is AWOL-and needs to come home !!) of this forum- Sir Duke.
A crack had developed in the shank and Ted asked me to repair it. Hopefully my repair will hold up and Ted will get many years of use from this fine pipe.

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ozark southpaw · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:50 pm Post subject: Teds pipe

This is a good sized pipe,nice thick walls,good feel in the hand. I should have tried it out (Ted would not have known!) but didn't.
The fill didn't come out as smooth as I'd like. Filler is fast drying and I was trying to mix some briar sanding dust with it to lighten the color.The pipe had developed a few dings and scratches from use so I did some sanding and stained it Golden Brown Oak. Hope he likes the color !!

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ted · "Old Timer" Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 1171 Location: NC'

Don't know what to say, that I haven't already said. Can't wait to get it. Thank You ED....

Tom Martin was the original "Sir Duke" and an artist and woodworker. We became great friends, but he went in a different direction. We all do. The pipe is more than special to me..expertly done straight grain....As I told OS, bet Tom was "pist" when he found a flaw at the shank.
Now, Thanks to Ed, that's its fixed..........Many years of pleasure forthcoming.....Thank you Tom Martin, and Thank You Ed ..............ted

ozark southpaw · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:52 pm Post subject:

My pleasure Ted!!
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LokoMac8 · Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: Teds pipe

ted · "Old Timer" Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 1171 Location: NC'

ED, Got the pipe today. Picture didn't do it justice. Wonderful job. Thanks so much. Wondered what the other was, but it is the horn you got from RJ that I "lusted" after. Thanks, I'm smoking it now.

Space bar and N have quitworking on my laptop....fighting it.....Thanks though......ted

ozark southpaw · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:11 pm Post subject:

Glad you're happy with it !! The horn was among those that Mac sent me. Hope it's a good one!
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ted · "Old Timer" Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 1171 Location: NC'

wonderful smoker. I'm in awe of the Thomas. Afraid to smoke it.. But I will.....ted

ozark southpaw · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:06 am Post subject:

That's why Tom made it- right!? Very Happy

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ted · "Old Timer" Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 1171 Location: NC'

OS...Smoked it today. Its like being re-united with an old friend. Wonderful pipe. Thanks Ed....ted