Hey guys,
So I am not a newbie to restoring pipes. For the last year or so I have been restoring all sorts of pipes. The only thing is, I have only ever restored briar pipes. The other day however, when I was at a swap meet, there was a guy selling a bunch of pipes for $10 a piece. Most were pretty easy to pass on but I did pick up a few. One of them that I picked up was a meerschaum. It is really cool. I can post pictures later if people like.
My problem is that I have 0 experience with meers. I havent ever restored one, I dont know how to take care of one, I havent even ever smoked one. My guess is that I can do a lot of the same things I would with a briar, however I am sure that there are some obvious differences (I feel like I shouldnt salt/alcohol treat it?!?!). Do any of you guys have any experience?! Help me out!
So I am not a newbie to restoring pipes. For the last year or so I have been restoring all sorts of pipes. The only thing is, I have only ever restored briar pipes. The other day however, when I was at a swap meet, there was a guy selling a bunch of pipes for $10 a piece. Most were pretty easy to pass on but I did pick up a few. One of them that I picked up was a meerschaum. It is really cool. I can post pictures later if people like.
My problem is that I have 0 experience with meers. I havent ever restored one, I dont know how to take care of one, I havent even ever smoked one. My guess is that I can do a lot of the same things I would with a briar, however I am sure that there are some obvious differences (I feel like I shouldnt salt/alcohol treat it?!?!). Do any of you guys have any experience?! Help me out!
I haven't read up much on how to treat meers but I know a few guys have rewaxed them so I'm sure they will post something as soon as they see this thread!
