It’s quite possible that was the way it came from the factory. As for the dirty condition of the pipe - it happens.
I’ve seen that on pipes before.
I’ve seen that on pipes before.
Repairing A Chipped Off Shank Face
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I was thinking the same. The edges look too smooth to be a chip.
A chip would actually cleave off leaving a smooth surface on the shank as opposed to the rusticated finish. Although I suppose it’s possible someone could have come along afterwards and done that…
Good morning gents,
I understand your meaning, but it is most def. a chip, there's a "hole".
A Castello pipe would never leave the factory like this .
Not a clue how they do it ; the fit of these pipes is always perfect, despite the rustication that becomes more shallow towards the stem.
What you see is a little dirt in the chip, it actually feels quite sharp.
I think of a mixture of two-part resin and briar dust.
What say you ?
I understand your meaning, but it is most def. a chip, there's a "hole".
A Castello pipe would never leave the factory like this .
Not a clue how they do it ; the fit of these pipes is always perfect, despite the rustication that becomes more shallow towards the stem.
What you see is a little dirt in the chip, it actually feels quite sharp.
I think of a mixture of two-part resin and briar dust.
What say you ?
Yikes, this looks like a badly drilled airway
Nevertheless I'm quite certain this a chip. Meanwhile the one that shows on the picture left side shank face
fell out too, I put it back in place .
No matter what, I'm interested in what could be the best material and method to fix it.
So, if any ideas please share.
Why am i always so stubborn ?
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Perhaps a real chip of briar bonded with epoxy mixed with briar dust would be a nice solution that will minimize the amount of epoxy/briar dust? You will need a donor chunk of wood and match the stain and rustication. Try to match the missing chip as best as possible with regard to the void, leave excess above the shank to allow for carving?
Thank you Jeff. That is a wonderful idea and I already considered it .
It is a so tiny chip, but perhaps worthwhile trying. Plenty material here.