Smoothing a rusticated finish and filler question

tinbird

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After reading different sections of the forum, I'm toying with the idea of trying to turn a rusticated into a smooth finish. I realize that it will likely reveal blemishes but the pipe I have in mind is a $15.00 one so no great loss if things go south on me. I'm just wondering if anyone else has gone down this road and suggestions. I have a rotary tool that I'd be using for the main removal.
Anyone know what type of filler MM uses on their cobs?
tb

 

Chasing Embers

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From what I can understand, MM uses a plaster mix on their cobs.

 

ashdigger

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You can certainly DO ANYTHING to your pipe, but most pipes that have rustication have it for a reason. Just a guess since I've never seen what pipe you're pondering de-rusticating, but there's not gonna be a whole lot left to smoke. Post before and after Frankenpipe get the makeover.
MM uses plaster of paris for its external fills.

 

pagan

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• Mar 29, 2017

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Post before and after Frankenpipe get the makeover.

Click to expand...

Indeed, or it didn't happen

 

bryguysc

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Might as well give it a shot, but remember most pipes are rusticated for a reason.

 

tinbird

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Thanks for answering, I'll have to look at it, as stated there might not be enough left over for it to be useful.

Plaster of Paris, interesting and again thankyou.

I'm learning new stuff everytime I come on here
Cheers folks
tb

 

stvalentine

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• Mar 30, 2017

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...of course you wouldn´t want to put plaster of Paris on your Briar pipe! 8O

 

tinbird

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stV, obviously plaster of paris on a briar is just plain silly, I'm leaning more towards jbweld with a silicone topcoat

 

jpmcwjr

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How 'bout a photo or two of the victim? I mean, the pipe to be operated upon... !

 

mawnansmiff

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• Apr 4, 2017

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Why not just buy a smooth pipe and save your energy :crazy:
Also the chances are that in working to keep a uniform shape the end product will likely have paper thin walls. Not good.
Regards,
Jay.

 

jpmcwjr

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tin bird- Once your photos are on a photo hosting site (such as Imgur.com; Photobucket; Postimage; Dropbox, etc.), or on virtually any site, select the full image, then Control-click (Mac) or Right-click (Windows) on the image itself, then choose copy image location. Now paste that URL (the full web address, which should end in .jpg) into the IMG box in the reply window of the thread you're posting to.

 

philobeddoe

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• Apr 4, 2017

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You could try clear epoxy with some briar dust added for color?

 

kirkland

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Wrap her up in leather !
Bubble-wrap ?
Paper mache'?
Glue walnut shells on it ?