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Post by TwelveAMnTX on Nov 26, 2017 0:17:30 GMT -5
I got this Briarworks C111 brown blast in my order from P&C today. I don't like to buy pipes from them, since they don't photograph every pipe, but I took a chance. I noticed this crack-like line while taking pics for the What's in the Mail thread. It might be hard to see in some of the photos, but it goes all the way around the pipe.     This is just my 2nd blasted pipe, I usually buy pipes with a smooth finish or cobs. It's a beautiful pipe, just like my Bullmoose & I really want to smoke it. I'm just wondering if this is something to be concerned about or just cosmetic, so I figured I'd ask y'alls opinion before I do. |
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Post by herbinedave on Nov 26, 2017 0:29:29 GMT -5
IMHO part of the blast.
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Post by TwelveAMnTX on Nov 26, 2017 0:52:36 GMT -5
That's what I was hoping, but I don't have a lot of experience with blasts. Thanks for the reply Dave. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2017 1:01:40 GMT -5
There had to be something going on with that particular growth ring. Something to make it softer than the others, resulting in the removal of more material during blasting. It seems to have absorbed more stain, too, though that could be the lighting.
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Post by TwelveAMnTX on Nov 26, 2017 1:06:27 GMT -5
I made an oops & didn't realize until it was too late to edit ... the shape is a C101 not C111. 
I was just on the Briairworks website & it appears they are having a sale, 20% off & more on some pipes.
I don't know if it's just for Black Friday weekend, but I thought I'd pass on the info.
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Post by TwelveAMnTX on Nov 26, 2017 1:11:14 GMT -5
There had to be something going on with that particular growth ring. Something to make it softer than the others, resulting in the removal of more material during blasting. It seems to have absorbed more stain, too, though that could be the lighting. The stain is darker in places, but the flash made it look lighter in others. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2017 14:47:50 GMT -5
I don't know. Those pits don't bode well either. If it were a normal etailer, I would return it, but as it is P&C, that might be an adventure in itself.
Perhaps send an email with photo to Briarworks itself to see what they think?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2017 17:44:50 GMT -5
There's Nothing to worry about here, that's a natural ring grain brought out by the blast and as far as pits, that's why many are blasted.
If I through every block away that had a pit or two in it I would have been able to make but, 3 or 4 pipes in the last year.
To find a piece of briar without pits is hard and is why perfect smooth straight grain finishes usually run higher in price.
If one wants a perfect pipe one has to pay more but, no matter how many pits one has in a pipe they'll all smoke just as good as a unblemished one as long as there engineered properly.
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Post by TwelveAMnTX on Nov 26, 2017 18:44:23 GMT -5
There's Nothing to worry about here, that's a natural ring grain brought out by the blast and as far as pits, that's why many are blasted. If I through every block away that had a pit or two in it I would have been able to make but, 3 or 4 pipes in the last year. To find a piece of briar without pits is hard and is why perfect smooth straight grain finishes usually run higher in price. If one wants a perfect pipe one has to pay more but, no matter how many pits one has in a pipe they'll all smoke just as good as a unblemished one as long as there engineered properly. Thanks Ron, I figured a carver could look at it & let me know if it's something to be concerned about. I kinda thought it was just cosmetic, but it never hurts to ask. I would have been bummed if I didn't ask & then someone told me later I was going to have a problem. I probably wouldn't have picked this pipe if I had a choice, but I'm not without my flaws either, so we're a good match.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2017 1:22:55 GMT -5
Of course it is "part of the blast" or "brought out by the blast." That is why we are seeing it. However, did the blast uncover a deeper issue with the briar? There is definitely something different about that particular growth ring. The extra depth (deep enough to be described as a crack-like by the OP) travels around the entire circumference of the pipe. That is not a matter of over blasting a particular spot. There is something about that ring that caused more material to be removed.
The question is, does the unique quality of that growth ring cause an issue on the circumference of the chamber wall? I agree with everyone and think you are good to go. Just because that ring is softer than the surrounding briar does not mean it is really 'soft.' (It's all relative.) Also, you have the bowl coating for extra protection. Just treat it like any other new pipe and I think everything will be fine.
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