Paging a Falcon Pipe doctor……

[unclefloyd]

I recently picked up these three pipes at an antique mall for $5.00 each.
The top two are post lawsuit Dr Grabow Vikings and the bottom one is
a Falcon.
Any suggestions on possibly repairing that bit that’s missing a piece?
From what I understand the Falcon bits aren’t suppose to be removed
from the stem, correct?

Thank you

 

[reloader]

I've seen repairs done with black super glue. You could just put a softly bit on the end and that should allow you to smoke it.

 

[unclefloyd]

I've seen repairs done with black super glue. You could just put a softly bit on the end and that should allow you to smoke it.

I’ve seen those super glue repairs online but I’ve also wondered about
breathing super glue fumes. Perhaps it is perfectly, I just don’t know.

 

[reloader]

I’ve seen those super glue repairs online but I’ve also wondered about
breathing super glue fumes. Perhaps it is perfectly, I just don’t know.

I haven't tried it either, but do have an estate pipe with the same damage and just slipped the softy bit over it. Smokes fine. The rest of the pipe was in great shape.

 

[unclefloyd]

I haven't tried it either, but do have an estate pipe with the same damage and just slipped the softy bit over it. Smokes fine. The rest of the pipe was in great shape.

Perhaps that would be the “safer” alternative.

 

[reloader]

Perhaps that would be the “safer” alternative.

Its at least the easiest.

 

[didimauw]

This is one of the reasons I don't care for falcons. I had one that was given to me, that needed work. But I was thrown off at the fact that the stem can't be removed. Just seems wierd to me.

 

[Briar Tuck]

I’ve seen those super glue repairs online but I’ve also wondered about
breathing super glue fumes. Perhaps it is perfectly, I just don’t know.

Cyanoacrylate is non toxic once cured. It's even used to close wounds.

I have repaired several stems and even briar with it and have no concerns smoking those pipes.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

You can also use G/flex 655 epoxy and colour it with pigment. I would polish the stem first and get it shiny and black before applying the epoxy, otherwise you’ll run into issues with the transition of stem to epoxy in terms of blend. After curing, sand and polish the epoxy.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

You’ll also need to insert something like cardboard, or wood, or plastic to keep the airway open that is coated with oil or wax to keep the epoxy from sticking to it.

 

[unclefloyd]

This is one of the reasons I don't care for falcons. I had one that was given to me, that needed work. But I was thrown off at the fact that the stem can't be removed. Just seems wierd to me.

Kinda seems like a…..oh well you need to buy a new one company sales strategy to me.

 

[unclefloyd]

You can also use G/flex 655 epoxy and colour it with pigment. I would polish the stem first and get it shiny and black before applying the epoxy, otherwise you’ll run into issues with the transition of stem to epoxy in terms of blend. After curing, sand and polish the epoxy.

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Thank you sir for your help. I haven’t seen that one before.

 

[Sinzalot]

I have twisted off damaged falcon stems in the past. You are correct, they are designed to be 'permanent'. However depending on the condition of the stem and the desire to 'fit' a new one, it is possible.
I've replaced two Bantam stems this way. You've just got to be careful you don't twist the fragile little aluminium tube.
The nylon mouthpieces are a bugger to reshape but are durable once polished up.
Good luck fella.

 

[UB 40]

Take a look here: Have I ruined my pipes? :( :: Pipe Repair and Maintenance - https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/have-i-ruined-my-pipes.94919/#post-36700703

 

[UB 40]

This is one of the reasons I don't care for falcons. I had one that was given to me, that needed work. But I was thrown off at the fact that the stem can't be removed. Just seems wierd to me.

We had the discussion about the nonremovable stem once: of course you can remove and assemble it. Of course you shouldn’t do that day after day. And you will understand why, while taking a look at the engineering of the pipe.

Have I ruined my pipes? :( :: Pipe Repair and Maintenance

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