I purchased a Kaywoodie Hi-bowl H6 smooth on ebay last week. I was excited to see it, as I already have one in relief grain, and really enjoy the small bowl size. Here is the relief grain for reference.
I got the new H6 last night and saw that the bowl had been reamed and ruined. A straight reamer was used and the bole was enlarged nearly 3/16". It doesn't sound like much; but is the difference between getting the first section of my pinkie vs my entire index finger in the bowl.
Here are the pipes with a dime and nickel for relative hole size comparisons
Beside changing the shape of the bowl and thinning out the walls; the reamer left chatter all around the bowl. Who would do such a thing?
Is this worth salvaging or should I just return it for a refund?
I got the new H6 last night and saw that the bowl had been reamed and ruined. A straight reamer was used and the bole was enlarged nearly 3/16". It doesn't sound like much; but is the difference between getting the first section of my pinkie vs my entire index finger in the bowl.
Here are the pipes with a dime and nickel for relative hole size comparisons
Beside changing the shape of the bowl and thinning out the walls; the reamer left chatter all around the bowl. Who would do such a thing?
Is this worth salvaging or should I just return it for a refund?