Reviving a GBD Granitan Collector

When I see that before picture, I figure that it must be a good smoker, because someone put it through it's paces.

Good job!

I love GBD's for looks and performance.

Thanks Guys! It is a pretty cool old pipe. Oh, yes, the stem will get cleaned and repaired. I have to be careful with the rondel. I am told it is aluminum. Oxyclean isn't kind to aluminum, so, this one may have to be done by hand.

I thought I would show this neat little clamp. It is just a plastic modeling tool, but very handy. It is non-marring, and exerts plenty of force for this type of work. Here it is holding the shank crack closed while the glue sets.



And just for reference, I was told on the pipe makers forum that I should use a Delrin plug for the mouthpiece on a repair like this one needs. Delrin is VERY slick and not much sticks to it. That is the only time I have seen a reference to using it for an epoxy resistant tool, but I will test it before I actually try it in a stem. I have two now that need the same treatment. I WILL report back the results of the tests.

I may also pin the crack in the shank. I have been wanting to try the process. I bought some stainless steel wire with the intent of repairing a cracked bowl on another pipe. Pinning a stem may just work too.