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Post by That Falls Guy on Nov 6, 2017 17:08:45 GMT -5
 Picked this up to try and restore it. Is the black spot burn out or something else? The bowl does not look to be burned through from the inside. If not burnout, what else would cause something like this to happen? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 17:30:09 GMT -5
There is a likelihood that much of that bowl looks like that surface burn, even if interior of the bowl looks okay. I had a hard smoked and abused Upshal. Smoked terrible, despite efforts to correct (sanding & deep cleaning).
Frustrated I took a saw to it and the bowl had layers of burnout through the bowl even though it didn't show on the outside.
If I see burn marks and/or severe charring in a pipe bowl, I no longer bother with it . . . ymmv.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 17:42:19 GMT -5
To clarify, I didn't just take a saw to it willy nilly. Being a stack/chimney, I tried to convert it to a pot, but once the cut was made, I discovered the extensive damage. Charred and burnt throughout, the briar was soft and could even be made to crumble with a modicum of pressure. I did manage to salvage the stem, albeit, at a price.  |
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Post by puffy on Nov 6, 2017 18:06:03 GMT -5
It's sad when a pipe dies,but I think that one is fading into the sun set.
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Post by TwelveAMnTX on Nov 6, 2017 18:10:49 GMT -5
I've seen a couple pics of pipes that had burn marks from someone laying it in an ashtray before the dumped coals were out.
It could be that the X in the middle of the burn mark is a hairline crack/pit in the briar that goes all the way through into the bowl.
The heat & moisture from the burning pipe tobacco could be seeping through it making it to the outside of the bowl.
You can try using a small flashlight in the bowl to see if any light comes through the X as long as it's not filled in by cake.
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Post by sparks on Nov 6, 2017 18:41:51 GMT -5
It's possible it's a cigarette burn, but my guess is you have a below the surface flaw or pit. Though it is not evident from either the inside or the outside, the lack of material causes the area to heat up rather significantly, causing the charring.
First thing I would do is ream that bad boy down to bare wood, see if there is any evidence below the cake to indicate anything from the inside.
If not, you have two options. Smoke the damn thing until it burns through, or make it a science project and see what lies beneath. Either way, you should get enjoyment out of whatever option you pick.
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