Broken estate Savinelli - gluing it back together?

[c.ortiz108]

This is one of my favorite pipes of the 10 or so I inherited from my dad. The break is pretty clean, but there is a tiny chip missing. My sister wants one as a momento so I'm trying to decide if I should just give her this broken one, but it would be nice to be able to use it. Any advice? Wood glue?

[Branzig]

Send it to a skilled pipe repairman, and they can fix it with a metal band.

You can go as cheap as plated nickel, all the way up to gold. Either way, it is very repairable.

[c.ortiz108]

Send it to a skilled pipe repairman, and they can fix it with a metal band.

You can go as cheap as plated nickel, all the way up to gold. Either way, it is very repairable.

The problem there is that the break on one side actually goes under the existing silver band. It's a pretty jagged break. Plus I'm guessing it wouldn't be cheap to have done. Any other suggestions?

[Emperor Zurg]

I don't know how skilled you are with wood but if it was me, I'd just salvage the original band and shorten the shank. You'd need some equipment of course to put the mortise back in but that's what I'd do. A filter wouldn't fit anymore but I don't use filters anyway.

[Branzig]

The problem there is that the break on one side actually goes under the existing silver band. It's a pretty jagged break. Plus I'm guessing it wouldn't be cheap to have done. Any other suggestions?

They cut away the jagged piece, then fit a band around the new, smooth cut area. They really don't salvage what you have, they repair it by cutting and refitting. It isn't too spendy.

I don't know how skilled you are with wood but if it was me, I'd just salvage the original band and shorten the shank. You'd need some equipment of course to put the mortise back in but that's what I'd do. A filter wouldn't fit anymore but I don't use filters anyway.

What Zurg said. Same process I basically said above, but DIY.

[Indyhp]

Chewing gum and bailing wire . . . .

I'd get professional help if it's a favorite, but if I were to tackle that solo to save funds, I'd try a high-quality wood glue and clamp it for 24 hours.

[c.ortiz108]

Thanks, guys. I see what what you mean about having to shorten it. Makes sense. My woodworking skills are a little more basic than this requires, In think. I'll see if I can get some quotes for having it professionally done. It's a nice pipe and worth saving.

[Branzig]

Thanks, guys. I see what what you mean about having to shorten it. Makes sense. My woodworking skills are a little more basic than this requires, In think. I'll see if I can get some quotes for having it professionally done. It's a nice pipe and worth saving.

Check with these guys. I have used them in the past and they have always treated me right.

http://www.briarville.com/

They also will set up a Skype/Facetime whatever appointment with you once they get the pipe to show you options and give live up to date prices...pretty nifty...