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Dear Steve and Folks:

I have been carving on a block of briar off and on for about 6 months
now, and have managed to make more mistakes on this pipe than any
other pipe I have ever cut. While my maritime relief imiages are
coming out wonderfully, it seems that I have puched holes in both the
bowl and stem. I assume that this pipe is no longer smokable, but in
case I am wrong, is there any one out there with any suggestions? Is
there something I can shove in the bowl that is not toxic and will not
burn that will patch this nasty (large) hole? It is about 1/4 inch
diamiter.

with the exception of these two mistakes, this is by far the most
beautiful pipe I have carved yet. If it can not be fixed I will just
continue using it as an experimental carving surface. I think we could
all use an experimental carving surface in this life any way.

Mike H.

[Sorry, I don't think this is repairable. Professionals, please
correct me if I'm wrong. -S.]


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