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Post by peteguy on Sept 7, 2018 19:01:24 GMT -5
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Post by slowroll on Sept 7, 2018 19:02:40 GMT -5
Looks like a good job!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2018 19:03:08 GMT -5
Still a beautiful pipe....enjoy for many years to come🎈🎊🎉🎈🎊🎉
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Post by stilllernin on Sept 7, 2018 19:03:23 GMT -5
Good save, looks new.
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Post by peteguy on Sept 7, 2018 19:03:39 GMT -5
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 7, 2018 19:03:44 GMT -5
Is that a cumberland stem?...or a briar stem
just saw the other pics...nevermind.
How you gonna fix that?
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Post by peteguy on Sept 7, 2018 19:07:10 GMT -5
And the finished Pipe. I used an epoxy mixed with briar dust to fill in the missing part of the bit. In hindsight, I believe the epoxy darkened the briar dust. It was that color immediately upon combining with the epoxy. Down the road I may try straight epoxy or maybe have a pro take a crack at it. I am just starting out on these type of fixes and I wanted someone on here to specifically see it. I hope it turns out to be a good smoker but I will let it sit a few weeks before trying it out.   |
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Post by monbla256 on Sept 7, 2018 19:17:11 GMT -5
At least the repair is on the bottom of the bit where no will see it !  |
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Post by peteguy on Sept 7, 2018 19:38:16 GMT -5
At least the repair is on the bottom of the bit where no will see it ! I will use a softie bit on it regardless. |
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Post by beardedmi on Sept 7, 2018 19:47:48 GMT -5
Thats a fine looking repair. I can't imagine it would be possible to get a perfect color match unless one was to use briar dust from the stem or restain the whole thing if the repair would even pick up any color.
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Post by peteguy on Sept 7, 2018 20:01:14 GMT -5
Thats a fine looking repair. I can't imagine it would be possible to get a perfect color match unless one was to use briar dust from the stem or restain the whole thing if the repair would even pick up any color. Thanks. I was expecting the briar dust to stay lighter and then I would stain it to blend the patch in. The briar dust went dark right away. Some chemical reaction or something - maybe a smart guy here will know why. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 7, 2018 20:08:52 GMT -5
Fine repair...regardless of color. I would have never even attempted something like that. I've got "Josh's thumb" on all 10 fingers.
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Sept 7, 2018 20:14:01 GMT -5
Beautiful grain on that smoker!! Congratulations and nice work |
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Post by papipeguy on Sept 7, 2018 20:23:37 GMT -5
Nice looking pipe and your work is quite professional. Certainly more than I would ever attempt.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Sept 7, 2018 21:49:14 GMT -5
I'm very impressed, nice job
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Post by puffy on Sept 7, 2018 21:57:33 GMT -5
It's a really pretty pipe..I hope you get it all fixed up.
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Post by haveldad on Sept 7, 2018 21:57:55 GMT -5
Gorgeous. I love kaywoodie |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 8, 2018 3:47:09 GMT -5
That's a lovely looking pipe and a really good repair. Although the briar dust darkened, the actual shaping of it into the stem looks brilliant. And like has already been said, it's on a part of the stem that nobody would notice, or if you put a rubber softie on it, it'll be hidden for life.
Let us know how it smokes when you get round to it.
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Post by antb on Sept 11, 2018 1:55:23 GMT -5
I think it was worth saving it.
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Post by peteguy on Sept 17, 2018 20:25:43 GMT -5
Good news - the pipe smoked very well. I would rate it 7/10. Not a huge fan of the softie bit and the draw is a bit tight. If I can get used to the softie bit I will raise it to 8/10 with just the tight draw as a downer. Sure is a pretty pipe in the hand. Even the wife commented on the stunning grain and shine of this Kaywoodie. All in all a good learning experience and a nice pipe to save from the junk heap.
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Post by haveldad on Sept 17, 2018 20:35:40 GMT -5
Beautiful pipe
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Sept 17, 2018 23:38:52 GMT -5
Good news - the pipe smoked very well. I would rate it 7/10. Not a huge fan of the softie bit and the draw is a bit tight. If I can get used to the softie bit I will raise it to 8/10 with just the tight draw as a downer. Sure is a pretty pipe in the hand. Even the wife commented on the stunning grain and shine of this Kaywoodie. All in all a good learning experience and a nice pipe to save from the junk heap. Tight draw was kind of the style of the day. Not sure why they did things that way, but that was the fashion.
(Were there any wide-open pipes "back in the day" ? I sure haven't found any.)
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Post by Matthew on Sept 20, 2018 20:10:02 GMT -5
Sweet Pipe and the repair is remarkable.
Great job !
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Post by xjking on Sept 21, 2018 8:26:53 GMT -5
Very nice pipe and exceptional repair. I never would of thought of epoxy to "rebuild" a broken stem. Now some of those low dollar auctions might be worth going after. Beautiful Kaywoodie sir!
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Post by stilllernin on Sept 21, 2018 12:01:42 GMT -5
If you were ever to sell that pipe, let me know. I've been looking for a nice kaywoodie and would like notgung more than an all briar at the moment
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2018 23:46:07 GMT -5
That is a wonderful looking pipe. And a great job saving it.
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Sept 27, 2018 23:52:13 GMT -5
If you were ever to sell that pipe, let me know. I've been looking for a nice kaywoodie and would like notgung more than an all briar at the moment I have never once seen an "Allbriar" on eBay. Until this thread, it was only a thing I had seen in Kaywoodie ads. This thread alone has made The Briar Patch worth joining  |
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Post by peteguy on Sept 28, 2018 0:23:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words. The repair is rock solid. I wish I knew more about epoxy and briar dust and why it went so dark.
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Post by trailboss on Sept 28, 2018 0:48:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words. The repair is rock solid. I wish I knew more about epoxy and briar dust and why it went so dark. You did a fine job, better than I would have done. |
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Post by bambooshank on Sept 28, 2018 16:45:52 GMT -5
You did an excellent job and I applaud that you made it a smokable pipe but it’s unfortunate that it will never look like when it was made, here are some photos of my all original Kaywoodie ALLBRIAR. banjo    |
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