This pipe had a broken shank and worn-out stem (couldn't be patched because it was too thin).
It was three useless pieces.
To add interest (in repair terms), a previous repair attempt had failed leaving residual glue on the mating surfaces. (Sounds straightforward to remove, but actually isn't. I'll be posting a small video set shortly describing how to get rid of the old glue without jacking the "3-D alignment".)
The final result here is a 100% undetectable break---I know what to look for and where to look, but can't find it---and a new stem that would likely fool Nanna if she ever had it in hand.
The second shank fix used T-88, btw, which is stronger than any wood (when properly used). Meaning in destructive testing the joint is never what breaks.
In short, it's literally back to as good as the day it was made in both functional and visual terms. (collectable value is probably affected, but that's a separate discussion I'll leave to the world's collectors... I just work here )
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Once again, a terrible replication, George. Your work is far superior than the original. You sure you're not a pipemaker?
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I haven't got the "Envision a Shape" knack. I can see the good and bad lines & etc. in existing pipes, but designing/thinking them up in the first place is a completely different thing. (human brains are weird, eh?)
Just as well. I like the lack of routine that goes with repair, along with the finding solutions McGyver side of it.
Just as well. I like the lack of routine that goes with repair, along with the finding solutions McGyver side of it.
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Outstanding repair, George!
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Beautiful work.
I look forward to reviewing the videos.
I presume from your praise of the T 88 that you did not reinforce this with a SS tube?
DocAitch.
I look forward to reviewing the videos.
I presume from your praise of the T 88 that you did not reinforce this with a SS tube?
DocAitch.
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-Charles Hollyday, pipe maker, reluctant mentor, and curmudgeon
" Never show an idiot an unfinished pipe!"- same guy
-Charles Hollyday, pipe maker, reluctant mentor, and curmudgeon
" Never show an idiot an unfinished pipe!"- same guy
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Correct.
There was enough wood in this case to make a tube unnecessary.
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I would absolutely love to watch customer's faces when they see their pipes returned to them.
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"When you're dumb...you've got to be tough." - my dad
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Wow.... this is impressive. Beautiful thanks for sharing!
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