Is this worth fixing? (1 Viewer)

[kaysirtap]

I have a couple like this, but this is the worst one. Can it even be fixed with flattening?

 

[BPTDirector]

I cried a little when I saw this.

 

[kaysirtap]

I cried a little when I saw this.

I honestly can't remember if this happened before or after I obtained them. If it was after, I have no idea when/how it happened.

 

[allforcharity]

It may be possible. I doubt it will ever look perfect.

 

[doublebooyah85]

The answer is no

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

I have a couple like this, but this is the worst one. Can it even be fixed with flattening?

No won't look the same, hotstamp will be funky, won't sit right with the others. I'd buy them off you for my cigar set but wouldn't fit in a regular rack.

 

[DZPoker]

I cried a little when I saw this.

I cried a lot when I saw this

 

[upNdown]

What the heck happened to that chip?

 

[MichaelBubly]

Your best bet is to heat it up and clamp with a 43mm blank and possibly sand off the excess, but it's probably not going to be pretty and definitely not going to be perfect.

 

[DZPoker]

Ok…so let’s talk numbers here..

Are you a ‘couple = 2’ person or a ‘couple = xxx’

Is that a single chip or few you need to replace? If so, you can probably do so for a few dollars in the classifieds. If you have 100 that need to be fixed, a much larger problem?

 

[chippitydoodah]

 

[kaysirtap]

No won't look the same, hotstamp will be funky, won't sit right with the others. I'd buy them off you for my cigar set but wouldn't fit in a regular rack.

It actually does fit in my acrylic racks without a problem. I forget who made the racks; might have been Paulson as well. If not, it's the same style.

What the heck happened to that chip?

Yeah, have no idea.

Ok…so let’s talk numbers here..

Are you a ‘couple = 2’ person or a ‘couple = xxx’

Is that a single chip or few you need to replace? If so, you can probably do so for a few dollars in the classifieds. If you have 100 that need to be fixed, a much larger problem?

Literally two. The other one is barely noticeable in my opinion on it's own, but you would notice it when they're stacked. I only have 40 white out of the 100 starburst total and I was getting ready to let them go anyway, so I won't be replacing them. Meanwhile, I see some others have gone through other types of trauma. Lol

 

[MrCatPants]

It actually does fit in my acrylic racks without a problem. I forget who made the racks; might have been Paulson as well. If not, it's the same style.

Yeah, have no idea.

Literally two. The other one is barely noticeable in my opinion on it's own, but you would notice it when they're stacked. I only have 40 white out of the 100 starburst total and I was getting ready to let them go anyway, so I won't be replacing them. Meanwhile, I see some others have gone through other types of trauma. Lol

This is like the poker chip equivalent of those sad-eyed dogs aspca/humane society ads.

Please, just take my money so I feel like these kinds of things will never happen again!

(Extra points to someone who does a montage of these types of pics with "Angel" as the soundtrack.)

 

[raynmanas]

whatever happened, that's pretty cool - i wouldn't fix it on principle

 

[improviseallday]

whatever happened, that's pretty cool - i wouldn't fix it on principle

Is this situation the chipper equivalent of "chicks dig scars"?

 

[raynmanas]

Is this situation the chipper equivalent of "chicks dig scars"?

 

[wickedwonka121]

OK so I thought this would be a good place to bring this up. I'm trying a new thing using my hot car. Lol. I have a few warped chips. I put them between ceramics, applied some pressure using a clamp, and left it in my car all day. I think the temp probably got up to about 120 in the car. Maybe more. Once it cools off I'll open it up and see how flat they got. I would try this on that one. It would take a few times to get it flat as that disfigurement is pretty prominent. That's only assuming the chip would get soft enough. My case is more about relieving intrinsic forces.

 

[wickedwonka121]

OK so I thought this would be a good place to bring this up. I'm trying a new thing using my hot car. Lol. I have a few warped chips. I put them between ceramics, applied some pressure using a clamp, and left it in my car all day. I think the temp probably got up to about 120 in the car. Maybe more. Once it cools off I'll open it up and see how flat they got. I would try this on that one. It would take a few times to get it flat as that disfigurement is pretty prominent. That's only assuming the chip would get soft enough. My case is more about relieving intrinsic forces.

Holy efff. It worked perfectly!!!!! Check out the treated compared to non treated, also compared to a sharp flat barrel of orange I just received. Noice!!!!

 

[improviseallday]

Holy efff. It worked perfectly!!!!! Check out the treated compared to non treated, also compared to a sharp flat barrel or orange I just received. Noice!!!!

Nice! Now I'm imagining someone with a smoker offering group flattening services.

 

[wickedwonka121]

Nice! Now I'm imagining someone with a smoker offering group flattening services.

No extra charge for the rich smokey scent. Tomorrow I'll take my Thermometer and get a temp inside the car. Just for reference.

 

[BGinGA]

OK so I thought this would be a good place to bring this up. I'm trying a new thing using my hot car. Lol. I have a few warped chips. I put them between ceramics, applied some pressure using a clamp, and left it in my car all day. I think the temp probably got up to about 120 in the car. Maybe more. Once it cools off I'll open it up and see how flat they got. I would try this on that one. It would take a few times to get it flat as that disfigurement is pretty prominent. That's only assuming the chip would get soft enough. My case is more about relieving intrinsic forces.

There is discussion of this practice elsewhere on PCF.

Don't leave the clamped chips exposed to direct sunlight in the car; it can cause UV damage to colors and makes it difficult to regulate uniform temperature across all chips. Best bet is wrapped in a blanket, and still avoiding direct sun on the package.

 

[MeridianFC]

To the OP I'd say you've nothing to lose by trying!

 

[maloviz]

I'd try sanding it down. If it looks terrible when it's done just cry and toss it.

 

[Colquhoun]

The one thing to note is that too much of a combo of heat, pressure and time can cause…what one member called “waistbanding”. It’s a perfect term for when the outer edges squish out wider than the middle, and caused by being too aggressive with the procedure.
Let’s be careful out there!

 

[wickedwonka121]

The one thing to note is that too much of a combo of heat, pressure and time can cause…what one member called “waistbanding”. It’s a perfect term for when the outer edges squish out wider than the middle, and caused by being too aggressive with the procedure.
Let’s be careful out there!
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I think those are my chips. I received two like this out of the bunch. I gather the sale was possibly motivated by unsuccessful flattening. I'll post pics of them when I get back to my dungeon. This is why I personally recommend low heat and a longer process. Take your time and get it right.

 

[Colquhoun]

It can also happen during manufacture (or in transit). My CPC Rounders has a bunch with very slight waistbanding, moreso on the $1,000 chips

 

[wickedwonka121]

I think those are my chips. I received two like this out of the bunch. I gather the sale was possibly motivated by unsuccessful flattening. I'll post pics of them when I get back to my dungeon. This is why I personally recommend low heat and a longer process. Take your time and get it right.

I received these like this. Most of the lot was warped. They are nearly perfectly flat now. These I didn't bother with since they are already damaged.