Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate it!
I’ve got a set of Rogge pipes with bone mounts, and one of the mounts has split.
Are there any US (or Canadian) pipemakers (etc.) who might be able to repair the mount for me? I dread the thought of sending the pipes back to Germany for a small repair. Or, even just the drone section. Though perhaps I should do that.
Anyway, thoughts, suggestions?
Stuart
Always try the maker of your pipes for repairs first. However, recent postage and import duties to Germany have changed. Check with Andreas for his suggestions so you don’t get caught with excessive charges. He might tell you to mark it ‘return to manufacturer for repair’ and that may require additional documents, like the original bill of sale.
If that’s not practical and you want someone in the US who has experience with bone, my first choice would be Bruce Childress. http://www.bcpipes.com/ His workmanship is first class!
(edited to correct spelling)
[ This Message was edited by: Tony on 2002-12-01 21:50 ]
I agree in principle, Tony, and would jump at the chance to have Andreas repair the crack himself. I mean, it’s a cosmetic thing.
Part of me, though, in full realization that the “DEFECT” is cosmetic, wonders if I should do anything about it, and maybe sending the piece off to an experienced US pipemaker like Bruce Childress would give me some idea as to what’s involved.
Thanks for your input!
Stuart
Depending on where the bone mount is (i.e. drone end, regulator end cap, &c), it may not be completely cosmetic.
Bruce Childress is good. Bradley Angus also does a lot of repair work for historic sets and would probably be able to help you. Rather than have it repaired, you might find out if they can just make a replacement in the same material (and find out the exact type of bone/horn used by Rogge). You may end up only having to send the original piece, the type of bone and the piece of drone stock it came off.
All the best,
Dionys
You could give the dimensions of the mount to Andreas he will send you a new one you put it on,easy peasy or just send the mount to him for replacement that way you get to know how it came off so you can replace it.
Liam
Just stick it together again with Super Glue???!!!
Patrick.
That’s kinda what I’ve been thinking, Patrick. I mean really. I feel like a pansy for asking about it, but occasionally it bugs me.
Eh, oh well. Doesn’t affect the sound.
Stuart
I agree with D’Arcy…SUPERGLUE! It’s wonderful stuff..just don’t get it on yer fingers!
I’ve a friend who has a Rogge set and he has the same problem with his mounts and it drives him insane. They are all VERY loose. I imagine it mostly has to do with climatic changes and the settling in period most pipes have to go through. Oddly enough…it wouldn’t bother me anymore…I’d either glue it down or ignore it…whoopdeedoo…it still makes the noise I want it to! well..almost..
There is a glue called ZAP CA. It’s like superglue but much finer. It’s great as you can apply it on an already remodelled part (held together with vice or whateve).It runs into cracks beautifully). But whatever, don’t get it on you or your clothing. I did and it ran through my jeans, started smouldering and left a huge painful blister on my knee.
Cheers
Alan
Mine aren’t loose at all. In fact, that’s the only one with a problem. And in fact in FACT, it’s only the narrow part of the mount that’s cracked longitudinally; the flare-ish part of the bell isn’t.
Otherwise the set is POYFECT.
Mebbe I should take a digital picture for you folks?
Stuart
A picture would explain better. If this mount is tightly attached, did the wood swell causing it to split the mount?
Sorry, work has overwhelmed me and I haven’t taken a pic yet.
No, it almost looks like it’s the way the mount was made. You’ll see, once I get the image!
Stuart
Sorry, work has overwhelmed me and I haven’t taken a pic yet.
No, it almost looks like it’s the way the mount was made. You’ll see, once I get the image!
Stuart