I suspect that someone read Rick Newcombe's book and decided to open that pipe up themselves. I've been tempted but I figure when drilling out the stem, it should be heated to soften and straighten it first. I bet the previous owner drilled it as is - bent - and got too close to the edge. At least, I would hope Nording would do better, but maybe not. The lack of material on the bottom of that bowl could be a sign of a junior craftsman. Great job as always! I'm trying to catch up to you, Tim.
Not really sure who is responsible but the pipe had problems. I plan to smoke it tonight. Been about four days so should be ready to smoke. Thank you for watching.
Love the craftsmanship and the pipe now is a little beauty. Great content. Send me that pipe and my misses said she'd love you forever. Trust me, don't do it. You don't need the trauma. Mind you, you could send it on the down low. I won't tell if you don't. Sorry it was worth a try. See you again soon. Kindest regards Simon. Dover, uk.
You really had to think (and work) hard on that one. Way to stick with it. I hope it becomes a good smoker for you. You have certainly given it new life. Hope she can stick around a little longer for you.
I've been working on a Stanwell that has the same burn/dip on the rim and the tenon looked like a crumpled soda can. Previous owner definately used a torch 😮💨
I have 4 Nording pipes…all have problems you point out. Their production and QC are definitely sub par. On top of flaws, they are horrible gurglers. They do look good on display though.
I think it would be fun to make a tool to face off your uneven shank on the lathe. I'd make it from Delrin, maybe 1" round. Turn it down to simulate a pilot shaft then glue a piece of sand paper to the face of the tool and work it till it's flat. I'm trying to clean up 6 pipes a day so as to keep a constant flow on eBay.
Necessity is the mother of invention. I need to do better about listing my pipes. Got eight or nine ready to list, but just hadn’t gotten around to it. It’s my least favorite part of restoring pipes. What’s your username on eBay? I’d like to check out the pipes you have for sale. Thank you for watching.
That's some fine repair work, you had to work on it thoroughly, and it paid off. It's back to new again 👌 Is that shape called a tomato, egg perhaps? Too many names and labels in my opinion, a fine pipe is a fine pipe whatever it's name.
Thank You for the kind words. I don’t know what you call the shape. Maybe a volcano. You are right about there are too many shape names. I glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching.
Wow Tim, you put a lot of time and work into that pipe. The finished results look very good. Could the dark area on the bottom of the pipe be a flaw in the briar or maybe someone placed the pipe in an ashtray on top of some hot ashes ?
I was hoping one of those would have been the reason for the spot. I didn’t show it but the inside bottom of the bowl had spider cracks due to being too hot. I plan to smoke the pipe soon. Hopefully it will be ok. Thank you for watching.
I suspect that someone read Rick Newcombe's book and decided to open that pipe up themselves. I've been tempted but I figure when drilling out the stem, it should be heated to soften and straighten it first. I bet the previous owner drilled it as is - bent - and got too close to the edge. At least, I would hope Nording would do better, but maybe not. The lack of material on the bottom of that bowl could be a sign of a junior craftsman.
Great job as always! I'm trying to catch up to you, Tim.
Not really sure who is responsible but the pipe had problems. I plan to smoke it tonight. Been about four days so should be ready to smoke. Thank you for watching.
Love the craftsmanship and the pipe now is a little beauty. Great content. Send me that pipe and my misses said she'd love you forever. Trust me, don't do it. You don't need the trauma. Mind you, you could send it on the down low. I won't tell if you don't. Sorry it was worth a try. See you again soon. Kindest regards Simon. Dover, uk.
Thank You. I thought the pipe turned out rather well. Thank you for watching.
Well done like it , a new lease of life. Lovely finish, I do like the shape of that pipe.
Thank You. I think it turned out very well. Thank you for watching.
Wonderful job! Shines like a new dime.
Thank You. I’m happy with it. Thank you for watching.
That Nording volcano is beautiful!
I absolutely love that shape and design! I will be looking for one like this! Thank you for sharing your work.
Thank You. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
Great job Tim. Very well done Sir. Love the soft contrast between the bowl colour and accent on the stem. Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate the comment. I am liking the accent contrast mor and more. Thank you for watching.
Very well done. You made that bad boy the best it can be!
I’ll still have to be careful. The bottom is thin. Thank you for watching.
You really had to think (and work) hard on that one. Way to stick with it. I hope it becomes a good smoker for you. You have certainly given it new life. Hope she can stick around a little longer for you.
I haven’t had a chance to smoke it yet. Having to deal with more important things. But my next smoke will be with the Nording. Thank you for watching.
Great restoration. I admire your talents. 💨💨
Thank You very much. I enjoy restoring pipes. Thank you for watching.
Good job 👍👍
Thank You. It smokes well. I appreciate the comment.
I've been working on a Stanwell that has the same burn/dip on the rim and the tenon looked like a crumpled soda can. Previous owner definately used a torch 😮💨
I’ll never understand why people abuse pipes that way. I guess they just don’t care. Thank you for watching.
I have 4 Nording pipes…all have problems you point out. Their production and QC are definitely sub par. On top of flaws, they are horrible gurglers.
They do look good on display though.
😂💯Thank you for watching.
I think it would be fun to make a tool to face off your uneven shank on the lathe. I'd make it from Delrin, maybe 1" round. Turn it down to simulate a pilot shaft then glue a piece of sand paper to the face of the tool and work it till it's flat. I'm trying to clean up 6 pipes a day so as to keep a constant flow on eBay.
Necessity is the mother of invention. I need to do better about listing my pipes. Got eight or nine ready to list, but just hadn’t gotten around to it. It’s my least favorite part of restoring pipes. What’s your username on eBay? I’d like to check out the pipes you have for sale. Thank you for watching.
That's some fine repair work, you had to work on it thoroughly, and it paid off.
It's back to new again 👌
Is that shape called a tomato, egg perhaps?
Too many names and labels in my opinion, a fine pipe is a fine pipe whatever it's name.
Thank You for the kind words. I don’t know what you call the shape. Maybe a volcano. You are right about there are too many shape names.
I glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching.
Wow Tim, you put a lot of time and work into that pipe. The finished results look very good. Could the dark area on the bottom of the pipe be a flaw in the briar or maybe someone placed the pipe in an ashtray on top of some hot ashes ?
I was hoping one of those would have been the reason for the spot. I didn’t show it but the inside bottom of the bowl had spider cracks due to being too hot. I plan to smoke the pipe soon. Hopefully it will be ok. Thank you for watching.
Awesome video! Will the pipe mortar work in a meerschaum? I have an estate pipe that looks like it was reamed with a spade bit.
I haven’t tried that but what do you have to lose. Thank you for watching.
An old process for that is powdered chalk and egg whites. Never tried it but it's supposed to work well. Google it!
@topher90210 awesome! I would imagine it makes a non-toxic type of glue? I'll check it out, thank you!
You will have to smoke it so we can see how you like it
I’ll make a short. Thank you for watching.