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An Old Cracked Pipe Apr 7, 2016 22:37:40 GMT -5

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Post by puffy on Apr 7, 2016 22:37:40 GMT -5

Some of you probably remember when a fella who called himself Frenchy sold pipes online.He was one of the old-timers on ASP.we had some conversations on the phone and exchanged some emails over the years.Frenchy sold some pipes for a pipe maker that would give away pipes if they didn't quite come up to snuff.One day without notice I received one of those pipes in the mail.It wasn't the best pipe in the world.I still have it though and it smokes really good.Only now there's a problem.It has a vertical crack in the bowl from the top almost to the bottom.Common sense says trash it.It has some meaning to me though and I would like to save it if I can.The crack isn't very wide so I'm wondering if I can fill it with something.All I can think of is crazy glue but I don't know if that would work...Any suggestions?

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An Old Cracked Pipe Apr 8, 2016 6:28:39 GMT -5

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Post by sparks on Apr 8, 2016 6:28:39 GMT -5

Would need to see a pic, Puff. Is the crack on the outside of the bowl I assume? Does it go through to the inside?

I suspect even filling it, it will only get worse with time. Might be one to retire to the rack and hold on to it for the sentimental value.

PS - I do remember Frenchy. I miss him, he was a great guy. Bought some of my first pipes from him. Was a sad day when he retired.

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stvalentine Full Member There is no such thing as too much Latakia! Posts: 518 First Name: Frank Location:	An Old Cracked Pipe Apr 8, 2016 15:39:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by stvalentine on Apr 8, 2016 15:39:54 GMT -5 On rebornpipes is a tutorial how to pin cracks in bowls. I would pin and epoxy it, then coat it from the inside with a thick layer of pipe cement.
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charl Junior Member Posts: 490 First Name: Charl Favorite Pipe: Stannie/Svendborg Favorite Tobacco: Old Gowrie Location:	An Old Cracked Pipe Apr 11, 2016 5:51:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by charl on Apr 11, 2016 5:51:29 GMT -5 Photo?

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