Weird, there is a blister on my new pipe

[filippuneddu]

Just today I smoked my first 1/4 bowl of McClelland Dark English 5110 in a brand new Peterson Around the World Ireland pipe. Beatutiful pipe and smoked well for the first time. But when I cleaned it I noticed the shellac/varnish had bubbled. I received the pipe less than three months ago from a dealer. Will Peterson replace it ? I don't know how to attach the photo of the bubble.

 

[Chasing Embers]

While the bowl is warm during smoking, you can often rub the bubbles down with a soft cloth.

 

[oldmansmoking]

Had this happen on two Falcon bowls (black finish) and one basket pipe.

I had a very small spot occure on a nice small pipe from a reputable company.

Never had burn through and on all examples it seams the finish bubbled. The Falcon bowls were replaced by Falcon UK, I was aloud to keep the old bowls.

The small spot on my pipe from a reputable company I did not contact as I had the pipe over 12 months and it's rusticated so not very noticeable.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Just today I smoked my first 1/4 bowl of McClelland Dark English 5110 in a brand new Peterson Around the World Ireland pipe. Beatutiful pipe and smoked well for the first time. But when I cleaned it I noticed the shellac/varnish had bubbled. I received the pipe less than three months ago from a dealer. Will Peterson replace it ? I don't know how to attach the photo of the bubble.

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[mawnansmiff]

I had this problem once and solved it by pricking it with a fine needle then pressing it flat.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Jay.

 

[didimauw]

My Rossi Napoli apple had the finish start bubbling off during its first couple smokes. It's starting to chip away now. I'll eventually sand it off and refinish it.

 

[mso489]

With a $42 pipe (an inexpensive pipe but not a freebie afterall) I'd just go ahead and smoke it, using the remedies mentioned in several posts as needed. I think it may just be the finish, and the pipe may smoke fine. If you want to sand it and refinish, you could, but there may be no need. A cosmetic question. If the pipe burns out, it's a learning thing. See what happens. I think you'll still be smoking this in years to come.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Wouldn't varnish remover be over all better than sanding? (Yes, messy, but leaves the briar unscratched.)

 

[didimauw]

Yes, I thought about using acetone as well. Might be easier after all.