The reason I asked for the pic was being a machinist I thought I could help
with your pipe, I machine brass one hitters for friends all the time, but they are short round ones about 4" long. May sound dumb, but maybe clear nail
polish might help. Beautiful pipe by the way.
Thanks for the comments.
Its just a hobby I dabble in.......
Never sold a painting or tried, I give away to family and friends.
I call in advance before I visit so they have time to hang it before I get there!
LOL!!
That he had 10 years to gloat, it put a bit of a damper on my joy,.......
but very happy none the less.
btw/ Thanks Hick for a little latitude on allowing thread.