To Putty or not to Putty

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LathamPipes
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To Putty or not to Putty

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OK, I am having a rash of sand pits in some of my briar lately. What are y'alls thought on putty to fill in small pits?
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Ken Latham
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I don't like it, but that's me. The putty never darkens/changes the same way as the rest of the briar. I am looking at that issue right now, though I might actually be able to sand the pits out, but the more I sand the deeper they go and I'm scared to death of getting into the draught hole or the tobacco chamber as it appeared right at the junction.

Just my idea, as it is what I'm thinking of, if they are in a place you can do some very minor rustication, that is a better idea. Leave the rest smooth (if nice grain) and just gently rusticate that area.

Again, I have the very same issue with a great piece of briar that I just carved and am a total newbie at this, so just my thoughts.
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wmolaw wrote: I am looking at that issue right now, though I might actually be able to sand the pits out, but the more I sand the deeper they go and I'm scared to death of getting into the draught hole or the tobacco chamber as it appeared right at the junction.
if they do go that deep,chances are you'll have burnout problems anyway...
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Massis wrote:
wmolaw wrote: I am looking at that issue right now, though I might actually be able to sand the pits out, but the more I sand the deeper they go and I'm scared to death of getting into the draught hole or the tobacco chamber as it appeared right at the junction.
if they do go that deep,chances are you'll have burnout problems anyway...
It's a pickaxe shape, and they are in the bottom part of the pipe. But, you may be correct, DAMNIT! It was such a gorgeous piece of briar other than that, and the shape is fixed, never saw them until they appeared at the last minute.
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Just sandblast or rusticate, fills never look that great I don't think, i would much rather do an alternative finish.
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You could attempt a conglomerate of wood putty/glue and briar saw dust. This would match the color a little better, and might give into changing color over time with the rest of the briar. I wouldn't count on it, but atleast it would be closer to the natural color...
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caskwith wrote:Just sandblast or rusticate, fills never look that great I don't think, i would much rather do an alternative finish.

Or if they are not that severe, leave em! Of course, all of my pipes are going to friends or are being smoked by yours truly so it is a bit different for me.
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Rusticate or blast.

Fills give me heebee jeebies.
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Thanks gents, I personally cant stand putty. I just wanted to ask those with more experience than I have. My pipes seem to have struck a nerve with a very particular customer set, and this particular pit is right at the bottom. I might just leave it.
Ken
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You could do fills on a dress pipe, you basically paint over them anyway so nobody's know.
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