Chuckus
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First Name: Chuck
Favorite Pipe: Falcon
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Post by Chuckus on Nov 21, 2018 20:58:45 GMT -5
I have a Morgan Bones briar and it has the lightening on it.Its just about the color iI want...when I first got it I used a little bees wax to darken it up a bit and a few weeks later its pretty close to how I'd like it to look.What do I do now to it to seal it at the color I want.I'm not sure if it can be done or what I should use.
Any ideas or suggestions?
As always ...Thanks in advance
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 21, 2018 21:08:45 GMT -5
The color change will continue. I don't believe that you can do anything to stop it. I have pipes that were varnished with no stain and they still darkened.
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Post by mwps70 on Nov 21, 2018 21:11:53 GMT -5
I would think you could wax it even if you just hand rub the wax it ought to take and slow down the coloring anyway. When I got my bones pipe I rubbed it with olive oil. I love the color that it became but I am letting it do whatever it does as far as changing color.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Nov 21, 2018 21:13:58 GMT -5
It's your pipe and you can do with it as you please, there is no wrong way to enjoy the pipe. Having said that I will now say that if'n it were me I would not seal the pipe and let the oil from my hands color it and then again maybe I might buy another one and seal that one. The possibilities are endless as long as you're having a good time!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2018 21:46:21 GMT -5
Enjoy your pipeš On all of my unfinished briars I use my mixture of beeās wax and mineral oil......it definitely gets darker the more you smoke the pipe. Eventually it will stop darkening on its own.
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Post by AJ on Nov 21, 2018 21:53:30 GMT -5
It's your pipe and you can do with it as you please, there is no wrong way to enjoy the pipe. Having said that I will now say that if'n it were me I would not seal the pipe and let the oil from my hands color it and then again maybe I might buy another one and seal that one. The possibilities are endless as long as you're having a good time! ^^^^^^This +1^^^^^^ AJ |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 21, 2018 22:03:49 GMT -5
I am sure that the beeswax has sealed it, but it is probably no longer on the surface. I would put carnuba over it.
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Post by dervis on Nov 21, 2018 22:07:41 GMT -5
Congrats on the pipe. I have one myself without the lightning. Great smoker
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2018 22:15:10 GMT -5
I am sure that the beeswax has sealed it, but it is probably no longer on the surface. I would put carnuba over it. Carnauba Wax gives it a nice shine when used with buffing wheels. I also use White Diamond first. Beeās wax seals the briar well but still gets darker after smoking. Depending on the briar eventually the briar will reach a stage of itās darkest point. |
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Post by slowroll on Nov 21, 2018 23:31:57 GMT -5
Can't really stop it or seal it from coloring further (unless you don't smoke it). Briar does that from heat and handling.
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 22, 2018 5:08:37 GMT -5
I would think you could wax it even if you just hand rub the wax it ought to take and slow down the coloring anyway. When I got my bones pipe I rubbed it with olive oil. I love the color that it became but I am letting it do whatever it does as far as changing color. Interesting. I might try some olive oil on mine...I'll maybe rub some inside the bowl too - might help keep the tobacco lit. |
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Post by mwps70 on Nov 22, 2018 5:29:44 GMT -5
I would think you could wax it even if you just hand rub the wax it ought to take and slow down the coloring anyway. When I got my bones pipe I rubbed it with olive oil. I love the color that it became but I am letting it do whatever it does as far as changing color. Interesting. I might try some olive oil on mine...I'll maybe rub some inside the bowl too - might help keep the tobacco lit. I really like the color and it only gets better with age and handling. I would think that the olive oil would work as a bowl coating material as well. |
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Post by slowroll on Nov 22, 2018 8:17:00 GMT -5
I would think you could wax it even if you just hand rub the wax it ought to take and slow down the coloring anyway. When I got my bones pipe I rubbed it with olive oil. I love the color that it became but I am letting it do whatever it does as far as changing color. Interesting. I might try some olive oil on mine...I'll maybe rub some inside the bowl too - might help keep the tobacco lit. Hey Paddy, you might want to work out the combustion reaction on that first  . I'm not sure olive oil burns pleasantly. Honey is good, just caramelizes. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 22, 2018 8:33:11 GMT -5
Interesting. I might try some olive oil on mine...I'll maybe rub some inside the bowl too - might help keep the tobacco lit. Hey Paddy, you might want to work out the combustion reaction on that first . I'm not sure olive oil burns pleasantly. Honey is good, just caramelizes.Ā I was only joking. I know to leave well enough alone!! |
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Post by monbla256 on Nov 22, 2018 11:27:36 GMT -5
No matter which approach you take, the pipe will darken with time and smoking. If you don't like this and it's at the color you want now then stop smoking it ! BTW pipes color from the inside out !  |
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. I'm not sure olive oil burns pleasantly. Honey is good, just caramelizes. 
