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Re: Anyone Smoke Olivewood or Morta Pipes?
Brothers;
I was curious about the discussion of Morta Pipes, so I bought one on eBay. Described as made from 3720 Years Old Bog Oak. I can't swear as to the truth of the description. I have only burned two bowls so far and offer my humble impression. I loaded it with Grange. My first bowl reminded me of "The Pipe", which I have several and like. The second bowl left me with the impression that it doesn't burn as hot as "The Pipe" and I don't have to draw as slowly with the Morta. It seems to me that it smokes very well in my limited use. I'd love to see what any of your thoughts are about the Morta that you have tried. I'll post my impression after additional bowls.
I was curious about the discussion of Morta Pipes, so I bought one on eBay. Described as made from 3720 Years Old Bog Oak. I can't swear as to the truth of the description. I have only burned two bowls so far and offer my humble impression. I loaded it with Grange. My first bowl reminded me of "The Pipe", which I have several and like. The second bowl left me with the impression that it doesn't burn as hot as "The Pipe" and I don't have to draw as slowly with the Morta. It seems to me that it smokes very well in my limited use. I'd love to see what any of your thoughts are about the Morta that you have tried. I'll post my impression after additional bowls.
opipeman
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Re: Pipe refinishing
Now to address the crack inside the bowl.
I'm going to give you a recipe I've used for over 6 years and it has never failed.
I can take no credit since I found it on YouTube from a pipe smoker that, if I recall accurately, is/was a chemist.
Anyway, it's rated food grade and safe.
Here it is.
INSIDE BOWL CRACK REPAIR RECIPE:
Plaster of Paris - 2 gr.
Table salt - 2 gr.
Activated charcoal - 2.4 gr.
And yes, plaster of Paris is nontoxic and safe when used in this recipe.
Directions:
Using a popsicle stick or simile, dry mix the ingredients.
Carefully add water while mixing until it reaches the consistency of thick honey. Place pipe cleaner through the shank to block the draw hole at the bottom of the bowl.
Using the popsicle stick, apply the recipe to completely cover the inside of the bowl, especially making sure you press firmly into the bowl crack to insure a complete fill.
Dampen your little finger and lightly smooth the bowl as evenly as you can.
Don't worry about small ridges. They can be smooth sanded once dried.
Allow at least 24 hrs before attempting to sand and use.
I usually allow 3 days to insure a total curing of the bowl coating.
Here's a prep pic:
I'm going to give you a recipe I've used for over 6 years and it has never failed.
I can take no credit since I found it on YouTube from a pipe smoker that, if I recall accurately, is/was a chemist.
Anyway, it's rated food grade and safe.
Here it is.
INSIDE BOWL CRACK REPAIR RECIPE:
Plaster of Paris - 2 gr.
Table salt - 2 gr.
Activated charcoal - 2.4 gr.
And yes, plaster of Paris is nontoxic and safe when used in this recipe.
Directions:
Using a popsicle stick or simile, dry mix the ingredients.
Carefully add water while mixing until it reaches the consistency of thick honey. Place pipe cleaner through the shank to block the draw hole at the bottom of the bowl.
Using the popsicle stick, apply the recipe to completely cover the inside of the bowl, especially making sure you press firmly into the bowl crack to insure a complete fill.
Dampen your little finger and lightly smooth the bowl as evenly as you can.
Don't worry about small ridges. They can be smooth sanded once dried.
Allow at least 24 hrs before attempting to sand and use.
I usually allow 3 days to insure a total curing of the bowl coating.
Here's a prep pic:
KA9FFJ
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Re: Pipe refinishing
Have this stummel with deep cracks. The one above the shank went through to the inside. I marked my rustication line and proceeded to fill the cracks.
It took 3 applications before the cracks finally stayed level with the surface.
It took 3 applications before the cracks finally stayed level with the surface.
KA9FFJ
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Re: Pipe refinishing
Fitted a stem I had. Stained, polished, waxed, buffed, etc.
Somebody might want it. If not, I'll probably give it away.
Again, sometimes I think it's a curse not willing to see pipes die/thrown away...
Here's the final.
Somebody might want it. If not, I'll probably give it away.
Again, sometimes I think it's a curse not willing to see pipes die/thrown away...
Here's the final.
KA9FFJ
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Re: Experience with Meerschaum Pipes
The Beeswax allowed the color to work its way out, the person had been smoking it 3 times a week for over a year. Meers often come with dark coloration around the top of the bowl as my Peterson 312 and 314 did. the 312 was milk white when I got it.
Woodsman
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