Repairing Clay Pipes?

[BriarLinedMeer]

Hi All,

I've some clay pipes made by a modern pipe maker which I love.

I cook them in coals to clean them, which works well.

However, I've cracked a few, and want to put them back together.

I was thinking to use JB-Weld, but It's toxic and I'm not sure it will hold up to being baked clean.

The other idea I had was to go to the local pottery place, and put a bit of glaze/clay on the break, then refire it.

I know they're replaceable, but I'm a big fan of reuse, especially for these ones as they're not antiques.

Thank you

 

[The Libertine]

Just buy a new one. No point trying to save it.

 

[Briarcutter]

I'd buy a new one and I'd stop baking them.

 

[Ahi Ka]

The ones the OP is talking about are made in NZ by the guy who made the pipes for Lord of the Rings. They are a bit more expensive than the cheap ones you get online from SPC (not knocking those, I smoke one and love it)

 

[BriarLinedMeer]

I'll do my best for a laugh and report back!

 

[OzPiper]

I'll do my best for a laugh and report back!

Go for it !
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