The wonders of my cob.

[Rob_In_MO]

If someone is so inclined, they could call Missouri Meerschaum and ask them what a good repair glue would be.

I do know that Plaster of Paris is what they dip the cobs in to form the smooth sides of the finished pipes. These cobs are known to crack and somewhat expand over time. I guess that if one was worried about the outside finish, this would be the way to go here.

Not sure what they use on their stems, but i've never had a problem with the Elmer's Carpenters Wood Glue (don't mind the twitching, drooling, and stuttering :mrgreen: )... Their white glue is non-toxic, but i'm not sure if it would hold as long with the repeated heat cycles that a Cob regularly sees.

 

[kaiser83]

(don't mind the twitching, drooling, and stuttering :mrgreen: )

:cheers: :cheers: :twisted:

 

[Kyle Weiss]

Elmer's glue (wood or standard) is somewhat hygroscopic too, so I imagine it would flex enough to deal with the rigors of pipe smoking, but it's the bond I wonder about. When MM puts 'em together, they're pretty darn clean. Carbonized/smoked surfaces are not. *shrug*

I'm totally theorizing, don't mind me.

 

[Rob_In_MO]

When MM puts 'em together, they're pretty darn clean. Carbonized/smoked surfaces are not. *shrug*

I'm totally theorizing, don't mind me.

Absolutely correct, and I learned by 'Trial & Error' that it really helps to lightly sand the stem & cob prior to gluing the stem back in. Sorry, should've mentioned that earlier. :scratch:

 

[kaiser83]

Okay final decision, I am just going to grab a couple lead sinkers, melt them down, and use tape to form an outline to pour the lead into. Lead will hold the stem and make a good hard heel. Problem solved, the heck with the health concerns of using lead. :lol!:

 

[kaiser83]

Okay final decision, I am just going to grab a couple lead sinkers, melt them down, and use tape to form an outline to pour the lead into. Lead will hold the stem and make a good hard heel. Problem solved, the heck with the health concerns of using lead. :lol!:

 

[Kyle Weiss]

By Jove, Kaiser, I think you've figured it out! Lead it is! :cheers: :lol: You'll tone up those jaw muscles, to boot!

 

[Rob_In_MO]

You'll tone up those jaw muscles, to boot!

Just don't end up like Jaws. 8)

 

[kaiser83]

Lol nice. I will keep all the suggestions in the back of my mind for the next cob, for now pipe mud has to get the job done.

 

[tiltjlp]

If someone is so inclined, they could call Missouri Meerschaum and ask them what a good repair glue would be. I doubt they'd tell you exactly what they themselves use, but they'd likely clue you in.

I get leery of using glue/chemicals in combination with something I intend to put in my mouth and/or set on fire--that will also go in my mouth. :lol:

8)

[font="]They use a glue very similar to Elmers, made from an in-house recipe, according to Phil. [/font]

 

[TheSmokeamater]

Not to sound smug or anything, but we pipe smokers are a resourceful, innovative bunch. Are we not? We will be damned if some little problem gets between us and smoking pleasure.

 

[kaiser83]

The resourcefulness is about necessity for me, I would much rather wander down to my local B&M and grab a new cob if I could. But you are 120% correct, pipe smokers come up with some awesome solutions to problems...it is simply amazing at times.

 

[mattia76]

Best Topic Title Ever.

 

[kaiser83]

So they emailed me back their answer was "We use and edible glue, like Elmer's." Just passing it along.

 

[TheSmokeamater]

So they emailed me back their answer was "We use and edible glue, like Elmer's." Just passing it along.

Elmer's Fettuccine Alfredo....Yumm!

 

[kaiser83]

When I emailed them about my cob they asked me for my address out here. We got mail today and they actually sent me 2 more legend pipes and 4 replacement stems for them. How awesome is that!!! I was just excited to get mail and then I open up pipes :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: WOOHOO!!!!! Missouri Meerschaum I think I :heart: you :lol!: The sun has risen now so it is time for me to go to bed though and avoid the heat as much as possible. I think some Frog Morton will be in order tonight with one of these cobs.

 

[George Kaplan]

That's awesome, Kaiser. Now, the question is, to have backup cobs, or get your buddies smoking...

 

[kaiser83]

I have one other guy here who says he smokes a pipe. I have tossed some toby his way but have yet to see him smoke his pipe. He always graciously accepts the toby as he gives it a whiff. I think I might tell him to bring his pipe tonight to smoke a bowl with. If another person here showed any interest I would gladly give up one of the cobs they sent me and a tin to get them going. I grabbed a butt load of Erinmore tobaccos on my way over here and haven't broken into them yet. Although I would like to send the ones banded together home to age some and order more chocolate tobacco. But heck yeah I would give one up to help a newer piper than I, how else can one inspire future bouts with PAD and TAD for another :twisted:

 

[williamcharles]

It may be just my luck but when someone tells me they want to start smoking a pipe and I've given them their choice of a pipe and tobacco, they don't follow through.
It's just been pipes and tobacco wasted.
Well...not always.
There is one pal of mine that stuck with it. Dave, my fishing buddy, found that he likes a pipe and smokes as much of the "sweetest ****" (his words for what he smokes) as he can get through his pipes.
Other than him it's been a waste to give pipes away.

 

[TheSmokeamater]

It may be just my luck but when someone tells me they want to start smoking a pipe and I've given them their choice of a pipe and tobacco, they don't follow through.
It's just been pipes and tobacco wasted.
Well...not always.
There is one pal of mine that stuck with it. Dave, my fishing buddy, found that he likes a pipe and smokes as much of the "sweetest ****" (his words for what he smokes) as he can get through his pipes.
Other than him it's been a waste to give pipes away.

My experiences have been similar. There are some people who just like the Idea of smoking a pipe. When given the opportunity to try it they chicken out. I would love to hear the inner dialogue when the decide not to go through with it.