First, I have no idea what some of these things are called or I think I know but I’m also second guessing myself the whole time. Also, I’ve never bought glass from anywhere but a local head-shop. For instance, this bong is almost 20yo. Please forgive me, if I apply incorrect nomenclature to any of the parts.

My bong’s inner pipe, I think it’s called a joint, broke several months back. I searched online shortly after but there were so many variables to consider that it kind of seemed overwhelming. I’m hoping there’s someone within this community who has experience replacing a bongs’ hardware. I have some measurements and images with the measurements included if anyone needs to see them. All of the measurements below are approximate mm -> inch conversions.

  • Depth from rubber grommet to lowest part of chamber: 115 mm, 4.5 in

  • Inner glass diameter (joint?): 14 mm, 0.5 in

  • Inner glass diameter (bowl?): 8 mm, 0.3 in

  • Diameter of lowest chamber (don’t know if this is needed): 107 mm, 4.25 in

  • Diameter of bowl chamber (don’t think this matters): 30 mm, 1.25 in

I would appreciate recommendations you all have for reputable glassware replacement sellers (from first-hand experience, preferably). In addition, I don’t think the depth of the join needs to be that long, that’s just the max depth. Thank you in advance for any suggestions, recommendations, or numbers to filter for when finding a replacement!

  • @Smokeydope@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2•6 days ago

    Hello @mjhelto I’m sorry to hear about your old glass. I hope that the only thin that broke with it was a replaceable downstem. I would take the bong into a glass shop and ask them for sizing the right length downstem.

    I don’t know how open you are to the recommendation of new pieces but theres some pretty neat and affordable glass on market today that wasn’t here 10 years ago.

    I am a oldhead raised on traditional glass beakers, glass handpipes, and dugouts. The tech they have today is just crazy.

    The orb v3 by vgoodiez is one of the most functional water pipes ive ever had.

    Any dynavap absolutely invalidates a traditional one-hitter dugout. They sell wooden dugout boxes and other stash options for dynavaps. The H2 glass vaporizer in particular is real nice.

    There are two makers of pure titanium bongs now that are unbreakable. The Summit and the danglebong.

    Thick Ass Glass sold me the best most beefiest glass I ever had. Truly a company that proudly lives up to their name they will sell you thick ass glass. If you have the money get the thickest 9mm bong they have and you won’t be disappointed.