Il Ceppo Tenon Repair.

[RustiePyles CPG]

I’ve been after an Il Ceppo billiard for a while now, their robust esthetics appeal to me. Since they aren’t sold widely in the US they can be difficult to come by. The other day a very stout, large, first period (1977-95) sandblast showed up on eBay with a broken tenon, I snapped it up for a song.

Anyway here it is. Before and after, all fixed up. I’m really pleased with the results, the pipe has a very crisp blast and great proportions.

Upon arrival

Lots of lava
Removing the broken tenon
Counterbore for new tenon after turning in the lathe
New tenon test fit

Glueing the new tenon in
All done and shined up
An old Linkman Lovat for size reference.


As @georged would say, an invisible repair.

 

[Dave760]

Wonderful work, and congrats for giving that pipe a whole new life.

 

[buckaroo]

Looks great. I'm a fan of their blasts. I sold a big one awhile ago and now sorry that I did. Enjoyed the how-to. Thx for posting.

 

[mingc]

Very nice.

 

[georged]

 

[OzPiper]

One of your easier jobs

 

[telescopes]

I really enjoy the quality if my ill Ceppo and the way it is finished. Their pipes can be had for a bargain on Alpasca. You have a keeper there.

 

[HRPufnstuf]

Wonderful to see your work step-by-step.

 

[MGAOKC]

Good work along with good pictures.
Now lean back and enjoy it.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

Wonderful to see your work step-by-step.

There were a lot of steps excluded, pretty much all the lathe work was left out.

 

[Sigmund]

NIce one! iC makes a great pipe. They are easier to come by over here. I will be adding more to my collection. Estates are very affordable over here. Usually well uner 150 restored.