I've heard of some pipe repairs being made with briar dust but that would require some type of adhesive base to mix with. Just curious what would be safe and durable enough to fill a crack like that.
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Enjoy! I'd also leave it be, and use a touch more care than a "normal" pipe. There may be a slight gap that lets air through the juncture, so it doesn't need to be 100% airtight.
I like that pipe! I was just eyeballing some sandblasted Petes the other day.
I'm no expert on pipe grading, but I have a hunch that any pipe with a crack like that, whether it's superficial or otherwise, would knock it down a notch or two below the "excellent" category. I've seen pipes on Ebay that were described as being in great condition but looked like they had been used to drive nails.
Anywho, Titebond II and III wood glues are FDA approved for "indirect food contact" and aren't supposed to give off toxic fumes. I read a suggestion a while back (can't remember where offhand) that mentioned making a pipe repair paste by mixing some sawdust with wood glue. I think this would be easier to work with than JB Weld or other epoxy.
If I was in your shoes that crack would drive me nuts, so I'd be willling to try Titebond III/sawdust since the crack is well above the bowl and it's a mostly cosmetic repair.
I'm no expert on pipe grading, but I have a hunch that any pipe with a crack like that, whether it's superficial or otherwise, would knock it down a notch or two below the "excellent" category. I've seen pipes on Ebay that were described as being in great condition but looked like they had been used to drive nails.
Anywho, Titebond II and III wood glues are FDA approved for "indirect food contact" and aren't supposed to give off toxic fumes. I read a suggestion a while back (can't remember where offhand) that mentioned making a pipe repair paste by mixing some sawdust with wood glue. I think this would be easier to work with than JB Weld or other epoxy.
If I was in your shoes that crack would drive me nuts, so I'd be willling to try Titebond III/sawdust since the crack is well above the bowl and it's a mostly cosmetic repair.
OK. Yeah, I was actually thinking earlier TiteBond would probably be safe. Especially in a location like that that won’t see direct flame or high heat. Makes sense. Thanks Gerry.
Is Titebond gap filling? It's not much of a gap, but most wood glues need clamping to be effective. JB Weld is temperature tolerant, really unneeded here, but epoxy has very good gap filling effectiveness while maintaining high adhesive values. It's extremely easy to use, mix 50/50 to a uniform color and work in the crack. Clean up with a Q-tip dipped in acetone. Vinegar works for clean up, too, just note as effective or fast like acetone.
Cranse, no I don't think glue alone would work. That's where the sawdust comes in. I haven't tried it but I figure if you make the paste the right consistency it should stay in place, like wood filler. It doesn't have to handle the stress that would be applied to a joint.
EDIT: I put the topic in the Googler and saw this article first. Woodworking sites have posts about it too:
https://www.thespruce.com/homemade-wood-filler-1822282
Them4Chef - I'd keep the pipe; but only long enough to take another $100, and put it and the pipe into a box, and send it to me. Be sure to include an apology letter about the anomaly; that, along with an SASE. I'll send you back a thank-you note. - Sherm Natman
Lol thanks you guys, I've smoked it a few times now and outs actually am incredible smoker. Honestly better than my dunhills lol
I emailed peterson and they said not to worry that the silver ferrule will keep it in check. since I've had the pipe here in the moisture rich environment of coastal british columbia, the crack has actually shrunk/ the briar has taken on some moisture.
The ebay seller also refunded 40usd so I'm content with the deal and the pipe as it is.
I emailed peterson and they said not to worry that the silver ferrule will keep it in check. since I've had the pipe here in the moisture rich environment of coastal british columbia, the crack has actually shrunk/ the briar has taken on some moisture.
The ebay seller also refunded 40usd so I'm content with the deal and the pipe as it is.
Doesn't get much better than that. Glad it's working out.
I did learn a bunch about potential pipe repair methods in the process. Thinking the Titebond and sawdust mixture would be applicable here if I was to run into a similar situation. Thanks.
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