Meerschaum scratches

[Guy A. Cook Jr.]

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone had a idea of how to remove
scratches in meerschaum pipes. Also, removing smudges.

Thank You,
Guy

[tpi...@attglobal.net]

Hi Guy,

I would think that you could remove fine scratches by using very very
fine sand paper or even a soft wet rag or an "xacto" knife. Unless the
pipe in question is inexpensive or you are skilled at carving or have a
steady hand, I would leave it alone. Removing ome of the surface finish
could remove some of the bee's wax coating which could affect the
"coloring" of the pipe.
I have a very nice, finely carved eagles claw with egg that has a dent
in one of the claws. It doesn't hurt its smoking characteristics.
After a while I've almost forgotten that it's damaged. I just say that
it's "personalized".

Tom Greene

[Jay]

"Guy A. Cook Jr." wrote:
>

I don't know, but I've been wondering the same thing myself. What I've
been thinking about, since meerschaum absorbs water so readily, is
putting a few drops of water on the scratch and see if it doesn't bounce
back. Anybody done something like this?

--jay

[sedat koncak]

Jay <vze2...@verizon.net> wrote in message

Hello ,
The best way to remove the scratches is sanding the pipe with fine sand papper.
www.koncakmmerschaum.com

sedat koncak

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[FPBURLA]

Hi,
Reference meerschaum smudges, the best thing that I have found is saliva (your
own spit), rub it into the smudges until they disappear, for there is a
chemical in the saliva that cleans the meerschaum without damage.
It works for me!
Frank

[GUY COOK]

fpb...@aol.com (FPBURLA) wrote in message news:<20010906124211...@mb-fz.aol.com>...

Pipers,

I tried the fine sand paper trick and works great, yet some wax was taken also.
Thanks for all responses.

Guy

[Serge André]

FPBURLA a écrit dans le message
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It works for me to Frank !
Serge ANDRE