Beginner Ooops, Burnt Pipe

[clynch]

I could kick myself in the butt. I'm quasi new to pipes. I got an awesome nose warmer for JB. I know you aren't supposed to use a torch. I turned the flame all the way down. I was sure I could point it to the center of the chamber and not cause an issue. Stupid, stupid, stupid. I'll consider it a life lesson and move on. Might take an extra Prozac for the next few days. Question is, what to do. Should I try gently buffing it out with a dremel and wax or leave it the hell alone? Anu suggestions would be much appreciated. The burn is at 11 o'clock. This pipe smokes great.

 

[mso489]

As these things go, that's a beauty mark. A little spit and an abrasive paper towel might do wonders. I'd enjoy the pipe and take your time deciding how much restoration is needed. I prefer the soft flame of a match, but I still get some charring on the brim from time to time.

 

[reloader]

I've used spit and a few dozen Q-tips to remove some charring. In very bad cases a small piece of magic eraser, but be careful to be gentle. If you get too aggressive with a magic eraser it will remove the finish and some stain. I don't think it looks too bad.

 

[clynch]

Thanks much. Beauty mark t is. I'll use spit and a gauze pad and rub out what I can. I bought it on a whim. Didn't think I'd care for a nose warmer but I wanted a variety of pipes in the arsenal. I Love the nose warmer! My new favorite.
Love this forum too.

 

[ofafeather]

Worst case is you might have to “top” it - sand the top of the bowl against a flat surface. Doesn’t look bad though.

 

[sablebrush52]

If it's driving you crazy, mocking you every time you look at the pipe, speaking to you in tongues, etc, then give cleaning it up a go. Otherwise, just leave it alone and consider the cremated pipe just part of its character, you monster!

 

[Streeper541]

I doesn't look too bad. Just roll with it & keep on smoking, next time though... use a soft flame.

If you do clean it up, whatever you do... don't use the same cleaner PeterPiperPizza put on his pipe and you should be ok. ?

BTW; you should see the rims on a few of my pipes. ?

 

[warren]

Leave it alone. Every time you see the blemish it'll remind you of your error. A learning moment for sure!

 

[mortonbriar]

failure is learning! And my other favourite (so long as I am quoting to someone else, and not applying to my own problems) "You cant fix it if it aint broke!"
.

 

[ofafeather]

failure is learning! And my other favourite (so long as I am quoting to someone else, and not applying to my own problems) "You cant fix it if it aint broke!"
.

Glad your quoting others. I find it insufferable when people quote themselves. ?

 

[kg.legat0]

Hey, at least kicking yourself in the butt indicates a decent level of flexibility...none needed here though; this pipe is just on its way to being broken in imo - they are wooden carvings we use for lighting tiny fires, after all cheers!

 

[AlanH]

Now you do not have to baby it anymore !

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

failure is learning! And my other favourite (so long as I am quoting to someone else, and not applying to my own problems) "You cant fix it if it aint broke!"
.

I have experienced both victory in defeat and defeat in victory. As a result, I try and become either richer or smarter with every experience.

Sometimes, becoming smarter leads to being richer.

And while I agree if it ain't broke, don't fix it; however, there is an apex theory where as soon as something is perfect the thing can no longer be considered perfect since there is always a next level. So while I tend not to meddle with "perfection" I'm always looking for better efficiency or ways to improve.

 

[mortonbriar]

I have experienced both victory in defeat and defeat in victory. As a result, I try and become either richer or smarter with every experience.

Sometimes, becoming smarter leads to being richer.

And while I agree if it ain't broke, don't fix it; however, there is an apex theory where as soon as something is perfect the thing can no longer be considered perfect since there is always a next level. So while I tend not to meddle with "perfection" I'm always looking for better efficiency or ways to improve.

You must have been skim reading! My quote was not "if it aint broke, dont fix it", but rather "you cant fix it if it aint broke!"

 

[ofafeather]

Glad your quoting others. I find it insufferable when people quote themselves. ?

“You’re”. Ugh.

 

[warren]

"you cant fix it if it aint broke!"

I've, unhappily, worked for people that constantly tried. They wanted their imprint on on something, no matter how wrong they were.

 

[woodsroad]

I have a few scorched pipes. They annoyed me at first, now they remind me of the many bowls that I’ve enjoyed.

 

[tbradsim1]

Learning Spot Grasshopper!

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

If that was done with a torch lighter, I doubt it will rub out. But no big deal either, I've seen much worse and it won't affect the smoking qualities.

 

[ofafeather]

I've, unhappily, worked for people that constantly tried. They wanted their imprint on on something, no matter how wrong they were.

Same.