If you can source a block of soapstone you can make up a "sleeve" for the bowl quite simply, and that stuff smokes nicely from the get-go and lasts extremely well - some of the old makers used to do this on production pipes years ago, and I've seen it done on quality pipes as a re-furbishment.
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Cheers, I will keep a look out for a piece the right size to cut down.
i was wondering if there was any sort of clay that wasn't toxic or impart any taste to line it with.
Since the amber stem is s fragile anyway I need to make a case before I take it out.
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i was wondering if there was any sort of clay that wasn't toxic or impart any taste to line it with.
Since the amber stem is s fragile anyway I need to make a case before I take it out.
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Re increasing the thickness of the bowl:
I have read on a pipe smoker's forum that this can be done but its a bit of a hassle! Apparently you use the tobacco ash and mix it with water into a cement-like mix (consistency of smooth peanut butter - so not much water). You then paint this on the inside of the bowl and allow each layer to thoroughly dry before adding the next one. This can also be used to fix any holes that might develop in the 'cake' later.
I have read on a pipe smoker's forum that this can be done but its a bit of a hassle! Apparently you use the tobacco ash and mix it with water into a cement-like mix (consistency of smooth peanut butter - so not much water). You then paint this on the inside of the bowl and allow each layer to thoroughly dry before adding the next one. This can also be used to fix any holes that might develop in the 'cake' later.
That looks nice! I've made several over the years, mostly out of apple and plumb wood with quick made stems from elder as they have a hollow core (well, full of pith but easy enough to drive out).
I always fancied one of those corn cob pipes and had a look at them and had a go at knocking one up. This was years ago mind, and was made from a pet shop dried corn! lol
Smoked alright though, not as well as my wooden bowls and they apparantly need chucking shortly after they carbon up enough..
I always fancied one of those corn cob pipes and had a look at them and had a go at knocking one up. This was years ago mind, and was made from a pet shop dried corn! lol
Smoked alright though, not as well as my wooden bowls and they apparantly need chucking shortly after they carbon up enough..
Cheers for the input folks! What made it for me was finding the amber stem in a low end antique shop and the old dear rounding the price down to I think it was £1.80.
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