Pitting in the bowl

[dup]

I think when I first got my pipe I smoked it too hot and I think I burned a little pit inside the bowl. I don't think it has gotten any bigger since then, but I was wondering if there is anything I could do to fix it, or if there is anything I could do (besides keeping it from getting to hot) to keep it from getting bigger?

[commonsenseman]

It is possible (pics would be helpfull) to fill it depending on the extent of the damage, by using a mixture of ash & honey. It will ghost your pipe for a while, but after a few bowls it should go away. I have not used this method on a briar pipe, but it has worked well for one of my cobs.

[rrb]

Try this.
Ream your bowl, mix the carbonlittle water until you have a cement like consistency. Press it in the hole and let it dry for about a day or two.

[RJpuffs]

I've never had any luck with pipe-mud for repairing cake cracks. I used saliva and ash (white ash, well burned). Perhaps my drool lacks the glue content - may have to try honey next time.

[Hendu3270]

dup,

See this thread. Is this pipe too far gone????

Durhams, Rock Hard Water Putty was suggested in my case. I've picked up a tub, but haven't had the cahnce to use it yet. This particular pipe has some thin cracks and small pitting.

[Mad Hatter]

You could just wait for cake to fill the pits

[dup]

Originally Posted by commonsenseman

It is possible (pics would be helpfull) to fill it depending on the extent of the damage, by using a mixture of ash & honey. It will ghost your pipe for a while, but after a few bowls it should go away. I have not used this method on a briar pipe, but it has worked well for one of my cobs.

This is a dumb question, but I'm guessing I would use ash from some burnt tobacco right?

[rrb]

That or from your fireplace.

[commonsenseman]

Originally Posted by dup

This is a dumb question, but I'm guessing I would use ash from some burnt tobacco right?

Correct. To avoid some possible werid ghosting, I'd use whatever type of tobacco you plan to smoke in that pipe.