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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 4, 2018 12:55:14 GMT -5
I notice the green is inside the cob chamber too, addamsruspipe. Do you foresee that causing any 'health' issues during the first couple of smokes? |
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Post by addamsruspipe on Dec 4, 2018 12:56:24 GMT -5
Will have to have some Irish whiskey with it.
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Post by addamsruspipe on Dec 4, 2018 13:50:15 GMT -5
I notice the green is inside the cob chamber too, addamsruspipe. Do you foresee that causing any 'health' issues during the first couple of smokes? According to the safety data sheet on Findings leather dye. Inhalation of small amounts should not be a problem. However I think in the future I will avoid getting any in the chamber just to be on the safe side. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 4, 2018 14:58:43 GMT -5
UPDATE: Sealer for the cob surfaceWhen I bought the Fiebings stains, I also bought a small 8fl.oz. bottle of Duraclear High Gloss Polyuerthane Gloss Varnish...I applied it to 2 cobs that I had to restain and correct the horrible mess I had made with them. I put the gloss varnish on full strength (water soluble) with the bent end of a pipe cleaner....worked fine on both cobs...no bubbling from heat as I pushed both cobs to get hot to see if it would bubble. It didn't So, when you get the bottles of stain, you may want to pick up a bottle of gloss varnish which you can cut if you want with water (I didn't)...stuff looks great just as the Krylon did. Thought I'd pass this on if you are interested. I found that the Krylon spray on triple thick glaze was adequate...however I found that after trying the Duraclear High Gloss Polyurethane Gloss Varnish to be slightly better to get the depth you may want. |
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Post by addamsruspipe on Dec 4, 2018 22:18:52 GMT -5
Well I have now played around with four cobs. With two of them being what I would consider mostly successful. I have also watched a couple of YouTube videos on structural modifications that can be done to cobs. I am now itching to try them on some more cobs. The issue being I am now out of cobs to play with. Darn you all, showing me your pretties, and getting me all excited.  |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 5, 2018 9:53:12 GMT -5
Well I have now played around with four cobs. With two of them being what I would consider mostly successful. I have also watched a couple of YouTube videos on structural modifications that can be done to cobs. I am now itching to try them on some more cobs. The issue being I am now out of cobs to play with. Darn you all, showing me your pretties, and getting me all excited. I know the problem, Eric....I, too, am out of cobs to modify. I've done 7 of them and they all look great. Funny I reach for them now instead of my briars or meers...they look almost too good...making me shun the other pipes in favor of them. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 5, 2018 13:55:22 GMT -5
Well I have now played around with four cobs. With two of them being what I would consider mostly successful. I have also watched a couple of YouTube videos on structural modifications that can be done to cobs. I am now itching to try them on some more cobs. The issue being I am now out of cobs to play with. Darn you all, showing me your pretties, and getting me all excited. The good thing about my approach is that it can be done on a 'ruined' cob. Doesn't matter what's underneath the spackle. |
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Post by addamsruspipe on Dec 5, 2018 14:30:38 GMT -5
Well I have now played around with four cobs. With two of them being what I would consider mostly successful. I have also watched a couple of YouTube videos on structural modifications that can be done to cobs. I am now itching to try them on some more cobs. The issue being I am now out of cobs to play with. Darn you all, showing me your pretties, and getting me all excited. The good thing about my approach is that it can be done on a 'ruined' cob. Doesn't matter what's underneath the spackle. True, true. Now that I think about it. I might have some spackle in the shed. Evil, putting those thoughts in my head. Well the good thing is I have another business trip next week and one of the truck stops I tend to stop at sells cobs. So hopefully I can pick up a 2-3 more to play with. |
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Post by addamsruspipe on Dec 5, 2018 14:37:09 GMT -5
Well I have now played around with four cobs. With two of them being what I would consider mostly successful. I have also watched a couple of YouTube videos on structural modifications that can be done to cobs. I am now itching to try them on some more cobs. The issue being I am now out of cobs to play with. Darn you all, showing me your pretties, and getting me all excited. I know the problem, Eric....I, too, am out of cobs to modify. I've done 7 of them and they all look great. Funny I reach for them now instead of my briars or meers...they look almost too good...making me shun the other pipes in favor of them. I have noticed the same thing. I think it has to do with once you have restored a pipe or modified one, you have made it yours in a sort of emotional way. So when you are reaching for a pipe to enjoy which ever blend you have chosen, assuming all else is equal the one that you have made yours is going to be more enjoyable to smoke. That maybe too deep, but that's sort of my take on it. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2018 14:43:52 GMT -5
Seeing and reading about these mods almost brings out the desire to pull out the lathe, drill press and table saw. But for now it won't happen.
BTW, there is some good looking mods posted.
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 5, 2018 15:17:52 GMT -5
I know the problem, Eric....I, too, am out of cobs to modify. I've done 7 of them and they all look great. Funny I reach for them now instead of my briars or meers...they look almost too good...making me shun the other pipes in favor of them. I have noticed the same thing. I think it has to do with once you have restored a pipe or modified one, you have made it yours in a sort of emotional way. So when you are reaching for a pipe to enjoy which ever blend you have chosen, assuming all else is equal the one that you have made yours is going to be more enjoyable to smoke. That maybe too deep, but that's sort of my take on it. it's what I feel too. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 5, 2018 15:26:29 GMT -5
I know the problem, Eric....I, too, am out of cobs to modify. I've done 7 of them and they all look great. Funny I reach for them now instead of my briars or meers...they look almost too good...making me shun the other pipes in favor of them. I have noticed the same thing. I think it has to do with once you have restored a pipe or modified one, you have made it yours in a sort of emotional way. So when you are reaching for a pipe to enjoy which ever blend you have chosen, assuming all else is equal the one that you have made yours is going to be more enjoyable to smoke. That maybe too deep, but that's sort of my take on it. Very true...I am constantly reaching for the pipes I have refurbished or stained...they are my effort and that is what draws me. |
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Dec 8, 2018 12:40:39 GMT -5
Anyone willing to post any pictures of their efforts? Life had intruded into my plans, and my attempts will likely be a Christmas holiday project.
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 8, 2018 15:32:25 GMT -5
Anyone willing to post any pictures of their efforts? Life had intruded into my plans, and my attempts will likely be a Christmas holiday project. I got some leather dye and tried it on a cob without sanding first. Going to sand one and see the difference. Then I'll post pics. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 8, 2018 15:42:36 GMT -5
Looking forward to it, Paddy...and how is your daughter today?
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 8, 2018 15:46:20 GMT -5
Looking forward to it, Paddy...and how is your daughter today? pretty much back to normal, thanks. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2018 17:34:32 GMT -5
Paddy ^^^^^^^^^^ great news for a change👌👍👍. Super happy your daughter is in remission, I Pray it’s long term.
Just found out my son needs open heart surgery in mid January to replace a valve with a mechanical device. His heart is enlarged, he’s showing no signs of heart issues which his cardio surgeon is stumped. His surgery will be done at Rex Heart Hospital, they have an excellent reputation and his surgeon has 30 plus years of heart surgery experience. So, between my poor health and what I’ve been going through with my daughter, now my son, wonder why I don’t sleep!!!
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 8, 2018 17:37:08 GMT -5
Paddy ^^^^^^^^^^ great news for a change👌👍👍. Super happy your daughter is in remission, I Pray it’s long term. Just found out my son needs open heart surgery in mid January to replace a valve with a mechanical device. His heart is enlarged, he’s showing no signs of heart issues which his cardio surgeon is stumped. His surgery will be done at Rex Heart Hospital, they have an excellent reputation and his surgeon has 30 plus years of heart surgery experience. So, between my poor health and what I’ve been going through with my daughter, now my son, wonder why I don’t sleep!!! sorry to hear that, Ted. Keep us posted on when the date is. |
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Post by addamsruspipe on Dec 11, 2018 14:38:32 GMT -5
So question for all you out there. First time using shellac. Put it on the cob I stained. Now smoking it. Got some bubbling on the rim. Assuming I did something wrong. Advice.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 11, 2018 14:54:50 GMT -5
You didn't do anything wrong...when you light the tobacco the heat from the lighter or match may bubble the rim surface...I solved that problem by not filling the chamber to the top...allowing the heat to go down in the chamber rather than scorching the rim...hope that helps some.
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Dec 11, 2018 21:36:27 GMT -5
Paddy ^^^^^^^^^^ great news for a change👌👍👍. Super happy your daughter is in remission, I Pray it’s long term. Just found out my son needs open heart surgery in mid January to replace a valve with a mechanical device. His heart is enlarged, he’s showing no signs of heart issues which his cardio surgeon is stumped. His surgery will be done at Rex Heart Hospital, they have an excellent reputation and his surgeon has 30 plus years of heart surgery experience. So, between my poor health and what I’ve been going through with my daughter, now my son, wonder why I don’t sleep!!! Prayers sent, Ted!! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2018 21:48:38 GMT -5
Paddy ^^^^^^^^^^ great news for a change👌👍👍. Super happy your daughter is in remission, I Pray it’s long term. Just found out my son needs open heart surgery in mid January to replace a valve with a mechanical device. His heart is enlarged, he’s showing no signs of heart issues which his cardio surgeon is stumped. His surgery will be done at Rex Heart Hospital, they have an excellent reputation and his surgeon has 30 plus years of heart surgery experience. So, between my poor health and what I’ve been going through with my daughter, now my son, wonder why I don’t sleep!!! Prayers sent, Ted!! Patrick, greatly appreciated.....thank you very much. |
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Post by piffyr on Dec 12, 2018 0:18:12 GMT -5
So question for all you out there. First time using shellac. Put it on the cob I stained. Now smoking it. Got some bubbling on the rim. Assuming I did something wrong. Advice. Your shellac is too thick and/or the surface wasn't cleaned and prepped properly. Do you know the cut of your shellac? The off-the-shelf stuff is usually about a 2# cut, which is way too thick for pipe work. It also contains waxes that can cause adherence problems when the pipe gets hot. On my example posted a few pages back, I used a single coat at 1/2# cut. The idea is to seal the stain, not add gloss. |
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Post by addamsruspipe on Dec 12, 2018 8:20:59 GMT -5
So question for all you out there. First time using shellac. Put it on the cob I stained. Now smoking it. Got some bubbling on the rim. Assuming I did something wrong. Advice. Your shellac is too thick and/or the surface wasn't cleaned and prepped properly. Do you know the cut of your shellac? The off-the-shelf stuff is usually about a 2# cut, which is way too thick for pipe work. It also contains waxes that can cause adherence problems when the pipe gets hot. On my example posted a few pages back, I used a single coat at 1/2# cut. The idea is to seal the stain, not add gloss. I used the off the shelf since I really did not know what I was doing. Do you think if I cut it down by 75% with Everclear it would work. Or should I buy some flakes and make my own. |
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Post by piffyr on Dec 12, 2018 8:35:25 GMT -5
I used the off the shelf since I really did not know what I was doing. Do you think if I cut it down by 75% with Everclear it would work. Or should I buy some flakes and make my own. Everclear? No. You'll want denatured alcohol. You'll get more reliable results by mixing your own with de-waxed flakes, but you don't necessarily have to go that route if you're just experimenting. If you can find some info on the web about the off-the-shelf dilution of your brand of shellac (not always available), you can use that as a starting point. If the information isn't available, assume that you have a 2# cut. You can thin it by eyeball of you like, but your results will be difficult to replicate in the future. I think it's better to learn to measure your cuts. There are shellac mixing charts available on the web to help you out. I'd say that a 1# cut is probably the absolute thickest that you'd want to use for a pipe of any kind. 1/2# or even less is my preference. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 12, 2018 13:40:35 GMT -5
Piffy knows what he is talking about, so I would use his advice, rather than my own. Experiment and see what works best for you...then write it down where you will find it again...or you'll be making the same mistakes twice.
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 15, 2018 15:04:31 GMT -5
Here's my attempt at recreating piffyr and pepesdad1's pipe. I don't have the same definition.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 15, 2018 15:05:44 GMT -5
I also made a tobacco pipe 😂...  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2018 15:18:15 GMT -5
I also made a tobacco pipe 😂... Okay, I really like the first picture you posted of your Cob creation. But this one.....OMG.....I’d like to be there the first time you light’er up......lol PS
Press the tobacco against the outer bowl and finish with shellac......might look real nice👍👍 |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 15, 2018 15:30:41 GMT -5
I also made a tobacco pipe 😂... Okay, I really like the first picture you posted of your Cob creation. But this one.....OMG.....I’d like to be there the first time you light’er up......lol PS
Press the tobacco against the outer bowl and finish with shellac......might look real nice👍👍That's what I'm planning on doing. |
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