MM Pipe Repair Question

[didimauw]

I've been using wood putty to repair all the cracks on my cobs for years. Some were superficial, and some you could fit a nickle through it. If you have any available, just pack some in the hole, wait a day and smoke.

And don't listen to those who say "just buy a new one". I get it, I'll keep repairing my legend untill it no longer holds any tobacco in it.

 

[chopper]

I believe it. When you don't earn something, it's less of a priority to you, I suppose. My buddy's a cigar smoker, but expressed interest so I lent him the pipe I thought you couldn't screw up. Ended up telling me cigars are easier, minimal relights and all, which I tried to explain happens when you pack the pipe well, but laziness prevails, yet again.

I've bought a dozen clay pipes for when someone asks if they could 'borrow' a pipe. [They cost a couple of dollars each. I paint the end with nail polish to look like a glazed tip, to stop a lip from sticking to the clay]
My usual response is 'Would you also like to borrow my toothbrush while you're at it?'
No, I don't particularly want anyone drooling into my pipe nor leaving toothmarks or chatter . So I simply give them a clay pipe and say 'Keep it'.

I've got quite a collection of NOS antique briars that I give to good mates if they're interested.

 

[Old School 3319]

I use this on my cobs Timbermate Wood Filler, Water Based, 8oz, Natural - Wood Fill - Amazon.com - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FWK5BO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1