Cracked shank fixable?
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Goodness, that's severe. You could try banding it.
A ferrule might be a better fix for that one though.
A ferrule might be a better fix for that one though.
That crack may not be salvageable. With no sentimental value, I'd pitch it or use it to decorate a snowman.
If I were trying to save it, I'd ship the pipe off to be fixed. While banding it yourself is also a viable option, I'm all thumbs when it comes.to things unlike that and would cause more harm then good.
I believe the saying is "first, do no harm."
If I were trying to save it, I'd ship the pipe off to be fixed. While banding it yourself is also a viable option, I'm all thumbs when it comes.to things unlike that and would cause more harm then good.
I believe the saying is "first, do no harm."
Thanks I think I'll give that a try. I was originally thinking about wood glue inside of the shaft then clamping it for 24 hours, but wasnt sure that was a good idea.Goodness, that's severe. You could try banding it.
A ferrule might be a better fix for that one though.
I don’t think anything short of banding will be effective and honestly even that will require some expense and effort so … great reason for a new pipe!!
Especially if it’s not an expensive pipe or something sentimental.
I second the snowman idea.
Especially if it’s not an expensive pipe or something sentimental.
I second the snowman idea.
Epoxy it, then band. Also, that band is not original to the pipe and I'm guessing that the tenon is a different size from the mortise and caused the crack. You could try resizing the tenon.
with it being as large of a crack as it is, I'd work Elmer's wood glue into it and wrap a couple strong rubber bands around it several times to act as circular vices. with a damp paper towel, wipe off all the glue that you squeeze out of it, and then down the shank, hit it with a couple damp to wet pipe cleaners. when dry, the bond will be stronger than the wood. it's actually a godsend when cracks are this big, because you can get an adequate amount of glue down in there. there's no reason to go batty with epoxies or other adhesives. Elmer's will be more than adequate for such a job. if you're fastidious about cleaning up the glue that squeezes out, there will be practically zero post-fix work to be done.
The great thing about it being an inexpensive pipe is that you can experiment and not fret much over the results. Elmer's wood glue and a clamp would be my first thought too, but the band or ferrule is definitely a more elegant fix.
The glue backed by rubber bands and a ferrule or band sound like a suitable remedy. If you have only a few pipes, you might want to use this as an excuse to buy another pipe as a back-up. If you don't want to spend much, a Kaywoodie might serve well at a moderate price, perhaps in the Saxon line, or possibly a Rossi made by Savinelli.
Thanks, yeah I just put that on there to stretch it out so everyone could see the crack better.
Actually I just bought a new pipe. The Emerald cob. That's why I dont really care too go to the extreme to save this one. It was a pretty ehh pipe to begin with. But if an easy fix is doable I hate throwing anything away.
Yup. It's the only way, in fact.
A cap isn't the answer for too many reasons to list, and glue alone is unlikely to last for long.
I’ve been searching for an hour trying to find pipe bands. Any suggestions? A kit with various sizes would be great
Just doin' my part to keep those pipes lit.
