Need Help; Two Questions

[lorrainesmokelover]

Hello there....
1} I must of smoked my favorite pipe too much as it came apart.
The part that holds the stem, guess the ferrule, came out of the shank. What type glue do I use to secure it back into place? Sorry if I used the wrong terms, though I have smoked pipes for a while, I'm a ditz with terms lol
Thank you for any suggestions... I didn't want to use something like SuperGlue if the fumes from it heating while smoking could be a problem.
2} I smoked a different pipe too hot and it actually got a black spot on the outside of the bowl... is that pipe ruined now or can I still smoke it?? There is a slight hole on the inside of the bowl.
Thanks!!

L

 

[unclearthur]

Pictures would be a big help. The case for number two sounds like burn out. You may be able to save it by removing all the cake and scraping away any char, then patching the resulting pit with pipe mud. A thick paste of ash and water. Let it dry and then see if it works.

 

[creekspecter]

Well, addressing item 2 there, it sounds like you're burning through your pipe. Do you have more than one pipe to smoke? It helps to have at least a couple, and rotate smoking them.

 

[cortezattic]

I've used Superglue on a split shank without any problems and it holds really well -- like new.

It should be OK for securing a ferrule to the shank.

 

[igloo]

You better send us pictures before useing super glue . See sticky notes at top of page for instructions . 8)

 

[lonestar]

I cant tell if #1 is a shank extension that fell off, or the stem of a cob coming out.

If its a cob, I've always used a couple spots of wood glue around the outside, taking care to keep it out of the bowl.

Use a toothpick to spread the glue where it needs to go.

 

[seanz]

i found a super glue that is heat resistant, some new fangdangle name on it but i used it to stop up a gap in my ropp and it seems to be working. though i no longer push the pipe. it get fired up every second or so day

 

[thesmokindragon]

U can try devcon expoxy (they have all different types (Google devcon), try to get a heat and moisture resis one) I know pipe-makers use this stuff, so it might help....as the wise Uncle A already said...burn-out...pipe-mud might be your salvation for that pipe...snag a few cobs to keep you going while you look for other "favorite" pipes...then keep the cobs to help pipe rest'in/rotations in the future

 

[hobie1dog]

we gotta have some pics of it

 

[lorrainesmokelover]

Ok here are a couple pics:

 

[pstlpkr]

I love the pipe L.

I wish I could advise you on what type of glue to use.

But, to my mind, super glue should work fine.

That part of the pipe shouldn't get warm enough to cause any issues.

 

[bootlegbonvivant]

A heat resistant epoxy should work fine on the ferrule back into the shank. Myself, I'd clean the tenon off with some alcohol (grain alcohol, not rubbing) and then apply the epoxy. It's in great condition, too, so it should stick well.

 

[cyndi]

Like Bootleg said - heat resistant expoxy is awesomesauce. Some even come with a primer (normally a capsule of clear liquid) to use before applying the epoxy. Home Depot and even Wal-Mart have great selections.

 

[bootlegbonvivant]

Arthur uses some stuff that I've been meaning to try. I just can't remember the name of it. I tend to use Gorilla glue for most of my repairs. The only downside to Gorilla Glue is that it sorta foams as it dries and sometimes has to be sanded or cut off.

 

[cyndi]

Yeah, Gorilla Glue is more for fixing the leg that fell off the stool in the kitchen. (giving Bootleg the side-eye.)
I'm talking about something like E6000 that is used for repairing antiques and china.

 

[pstlpkr]

Gorilla Glue while it will hold freight train in place does expand, and that will/could cause some serious issues.

I would not risk using Gorilla Glue.
Besides; it ain't even made out of gorillas. :D

 

[bootlegbonvivant]

WHAT?! Not made outta gorillas? I must boycott now...

 

[lorrainesmokelover]

Thank you for the info! I just love that pipe and use to rotate around but it's such an enjoyable one, I tended to smoke it daily the past couple weeks.
L

 

[unclearthur]

For wood to wood I use TiteBond II rated tops in tests in woodworking magazines. To reattach that godet(fancy name for mount) epoxy.

 

[thesmokindragon]

L , if you didn't feel comfortable fixing yourself there are wonderful pipe-makers out there (present members included) that I'm sure would look at the damage and let you know if

They can be repaired: The Boswell's of Boswellpipes.com and I think Mark Tinsky here in the US do pipe repairs...just some other options for you