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Pukka Bundook · 6th February 2017, 04:35 AM

Rick,

It just occurred to me that most decent pipes are made of rosewood, (Often called briar in smoking circles) and They don't burn away very fast, so merely snuffing a match would cause no problems whatsoever, LOL!

Pleased you think it's coming along.
The forestock had the rusty remains of a linen lining, so removed this and replaced it. New liner glued in. Then greased said liner and will grease barrel to ensure no rust forming.
I can see some areas where organic (I believe) bands have been, so will replace these as well.
Does yours have a band right at the tip of the foreend? This one has a chatty tin band there that is broken. I feel it would originally have been placed further back, on the metal re-enforcing.
I will have a look at your completed matchlock again, to see if this is of help, as they both obviously come from the same stable.

Has opportunity arisen for you to try yours yet? ...mine is getting close!

Richard.

Edited to add;
Rick, you may find this interesting! I did. :-)

http://jot101.com/2013/01/the-native...tiger-hunting/

6th February 2017, 04:35 AM	#7
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Rick, It just occurred to me that most decent pipes are made of rosewood, (Often called briar in smoking circles) and They don't burn away very fast, so merely snuffing a match would cause no problems whatsoever, LOL! Pleased you think it's coming along. The forestock had the rusty remains of a linen lining, so removed this and replaced it. New liner glued in. Then greased said liner and will grease barrel to ensure no rust forming. I can see some areas where organic (I believe) bands have been, so will replace these as well. Does yours have a band right at the tip of the foreend? This one has a chatty tin band there that is broken. I feel it would originally have been placed further back, on the metal re-enforcing. I will have a look at your completed matchlock again, to see if this is of help, as they both obviously come from the same stable. Has opportunity arisen for you to try yours yet? ...mine is getting close! Richard. Edited to add; Rick, you may find this interesting! I did. :-) http://jot101.com/2013/01/the-native...tiger-hunting/ Last edited by Pukka Bundook; 6th February 2017 at 05:02 AM.