Cracks in inside wall - Is this fixable?

greatdane · Jan 20, 2019

I am looking at pipe which appears to have these cracks inside the tobacco chamber, see attached photo. Is this fixable? If so, what is the cost of permanently repairing this from a professional restorer? TIA

ashdigger · Jan 20, 2019

You can try pipe mud, BUT that looks like a death sentence for that pipe. Pinning, banding or capping are options, but not really good fixes. More lipstick on a pig options.

seanv · Jan 20, 2019

I'd say it is fixable. Use some JB weld and let it set with some pressure. Sand it down and refinish the pipe.

Checkout the reborn pipes and dads pipes blogs online for some ideas and info.

hoosierpipeguy · Jan 20, 2019

It looks to me like you are getting that pipe too hot. The rim looks kind of scorched. I could see a pipe developing a crack along a flaw but that looks like 6 cracks to me. Are the cracks running to the bottom or are they just at the top?

didimauw · Jan 20, 2019

I always let my rims get covered with tar. Covered up all those cracks.

jpmcwjr · Jan 20, 2019

Looking at- as in deciding to buy?? If so, I'd pass.
While those cracks can be hidden, I'll bet more could appear. It also looks like it may have been topped. Side view? Make?

gerryp · Jan 20, 2019

It also looks like it may have been topped.

jpmcwjr, can you tell me what "topped" means? I'm not familiar.

Chasing Embers · Jan 20, 2019

Topped is when the crown of a pipe is sanded down to remove damage such as charring or dings.

greatdane · Jan 20, 2019

Thanks guys - Yes, this was a S Bang pipe I was considering buying - I think I should pass then.

rdavid · Jan 20, 2019

Also looks like some heavy charring inside the chamber. This pipe has led a hard life for sure.

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