Is This Kaywoodie Worth Fixing or Passing On?

[ThermionicScott]

I bought this Kaywoodie "500" model 42 back in college when I was first starting out.



Recently, I took a look and noticed that the shank is cracked in two places.



In attempting to unscrew the insert from the shank to inspect further, I cracked a washer-shaped piece off of it. Oops!



I never found the "Drinkless" stinger to help much, and it prevented getting a pipe cleaner all the way through without taking it apart, so it was never one of my favorites. I guess what I'm asking is whether anyone else would find this worth fixing before I throw it away?

 

[paulfg]

someone who has a pipe that has had the stinger cut off may be interested as a donor to replace the stinger.
is it a 3 or 4 hole stinger as the threads are different

 

[ThermionicScott]

someone who has a pipe that has had the stinger cut off may be interested as a donor to replace the stinger.
is it a 3 or 4 hole stinger as the threads are different

Looks like mine is a 3-hole, thanks for chiming in.

 

[ashdigger]

My honest opinion or the polite opinion?

Polite opinion - I’m sure it can be fixed and live to be smoked again.

Honest opinion - it’s not in the trash yet?

 

[ThermionicScott]

My honest opinion or the polite opinion?

Polite opinion - I’m sure it can be fixed and live to be smoked again.

Honest opinion - it’s not in the trash yet?

All opinions welcome!

Think I'll throw away the stummel and offer the stem for free on here. Thanks!

 

[peteguy]

Send it to me, I will fix it. Frakenwoodie muhahaha

 

[Bobby Bailey]

It would be worth fixing to me, but then I like things like that.

 

[captainsousie]

Send it to me, I will fix it. Frakenwoodie muhahaha

I can see it now, a stem from a Lee, a stinger from a Kaywoodie and the stummel from a Dunhill...mwaa, ha, ha!

 

[OzPiper]

It would be worth fixing to me, but then I like things like that.

It is definitely fixable.

It just depends on how much this pipe means to you.
If it's one of your first pipes there may be many happy memories spent in its company.

And if it is worth the time and effort

You might treat this as an exercise in learning how to repair a damaged pipe.
The skill(s) acquired may come in handy another day should a more valuable pipe be damaged.

 

[peteguy]

I would fix it but I am weird.

 

[mikethompson]

I would fix it but I am weird.


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As would I, but I am sentimental as well.

 

[peteguy]

 

[ThermionicScott]

P.S. I received the fixed pipe today!

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[peteguy]

@OzPiper

A few more pron pics for you. Thanks for the kind words fellas and enjoy that Revor Therm!!

 

[peteguy]

 

[peteguy]

 

[OzPiper]

@peteguy
Excellent work. Good save.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

From a real value point of view, toss it. From a sentimental value point of view, you have to decide.

 

[spicy_boiii]

A Kaywoodie 500 is not, currently, a collectable or valuable pipe to most. What is the matter at hand, is what is it worth to you?

 

[Papamique]

From a real value point of view, toss it. From a sentimental value point of view, you have to decide.

A Kaywoodie 500 is not, currently, a collectable or valuable pipe to most. What is the matter at hand, is what is it worth to you?

Fast forward to an hour ago and *poof* it is fixed! Whaaaaaat?