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apatim

Can't Leave
Feb 17, 2014
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Jacksonville, FL
Although it took awhile to get used to using the rubber bits, I now really like them but have a small problem with some. (BTW, had I used rubber tips 30 years ago I could have saved a lot of money but that's another topic altogether).
The problem I have is that one size doesn't fit all. The rubber bits fit nicely on my larger (wider) stems but are loose on the smaller stems leaving a gap between bit and stem and/or allowing the bits to slide down the stem while smoking.
Does anyone know of a way to make them fit tighter on the smaller stems? Or, do you know where I might order smaller bits?

 

saint007

Part of the Furniture Now
Dec 22, 2013
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You can buy them on ebay in 9mm and 12mm. First thing I do with a new pipe after cleaning is fitting it with the tightest rubber bit I can fit onto it. The tighter, the better.

 

number6

Might Stick Around
Apr 28, 2011
66
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Another solution is to use heat shrink tubing for a more "custom" fit.

 

mso489

Lifer
Feb 21, 2013
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60,433
ae1pt, the yuck factor with softie bits is more of a problem with fewer pipes, where a pipe gets smoked every two or three

days. I hope most pipe smokers have enough pipes to rest them at least a day -- MM cobs solve this problem in a hurry.

Even in a big rotation, the softies and any bits on pipes should be watched to make sure they stay clean. A good polish

after each smoke, and appropriate cleaning from time to time should solve the problem. A good smoke is like a good meal.

You want it to be appetizing and properly presented. No crud, please.

 

cuchulain

Starting to Get Obsessed
Feb 28, 2014
215
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Massachusetts
The silicon wrap that you can buy at NAPA or Walmart works fairly well too. Easy to get a tight fit, just watch where your seam winds up.

 

goldsm

Can't Leave
Dec 10, 2013
430
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Just received soft bit which I got from ebay 10 for 1 buck include shipping.

It has various size in a pack plus Silver Screens.

I don't know what is it use for. Anybody have experience?

 
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