Finally fairly happy...

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JMG
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Finally fairly happy...

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After all my pipes, I'm finally fairly happy with a stummel (the stem is a different story) I know it's not perfect, but I feel like it is a step forward. Still finishing oiling this one. Should be doing the final buff tomorrow or the next day...

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Last edited by JMG on Mon Oct 15, 2018 6:51 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Yup, you nailed it. No lines can I draw. :lol:
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Looks great John, good luck on the stem!
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Looks great.
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Well done, John Michael!
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