CornCob Pipe Filters

jhfar77 · Feb 20, 2015

Good Morning Gentlemen,
I am brand new to pipe smoking and this is my first post in a forum. I picked up a decent quality briar but I've found myself pining for a more than one bowl, and several days in a row. I decided to also get a corncob to get some rotation. I have the Missouri Meerschaum Missouri pride. Its a filtered pipe. How often should I be changing those cotton filters?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Edit: I apologize if this is a repeat post

mso489 · Feb 20, 2015

You're told to change them every smoke, but I usually change them every three or four. You can use the least expensive

Medico filters, Dr.Grabow filters, or even the Savenelli balsa filters that you can rinse and re-use a few times. You can

also smoke your cob without a filter if you don't mind a fairly open draw. You can also buy MM corn cob pipes that are

not filtered; just read the descriptions of the pipes carefully. In addition, you might enjoy Old Dominion corn cob pipes

with reed stems, a real old timey cob pipes and high quality. Be sure to clean the entire MM pipe when you change the filters,

to keep things in good shape.

mcitinner1 · Feb 20, 2015

Hi Jhfar, What's the 77 mean? I always change my filters after two bowls at the most because you can taste them a little at that point. A lot of people here don't use them at all.

igloo · Feb 20, 2015

While setting on the back porch hold filter between thumb and index finger ,thump said filter and go for distance .If you enjoy this sport grab some filters if not it will be ok not to use them .

phil67 · Feb 20, 2015

Personally I hate filters. No filter... no need to change it, much less purchase any.

When it comes to MM cobs I replace the stem(s) with Forever Stems which then reduces the open draw that will happen if you simply take out the filter with the plastic stems that are on the MM cobs. Either way, ya can't beast a MM cob. :wink:

brass · Feb 20, 2015

I normally don't bother using them, as the open draw also opens the flavors, imo. Another alternative is to get Dave Wolf from Walker Briar Works to cut a "Forever Stem" for your filtered cobs. A stem will cost more than most of your cobs but you can easily switch the stem between pipes. Dave is at http://www.walkerbriarworks.com/html/-forever-_stems.html or call him at 734.216.6698. Tell him the guys from Pipes Magazine say hello.

jackswilling · Feb 20, 2015

Savenelli balsa filters

6 mm fits

I like these

cobguy · Feb 20, 2015

My opinion is to toss the filter and don't look back.
The wide open draw in combination with a well-seasoned cob is perfect.
Varying your packing method to reduce flow, rather than constricting it, is what I recommend.
As they say, YMMV.

Welcome to the forum and to the world of pipe smoking! : puffy

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stvalentine · Feb 20, 2015

I like filters but I am quite religious about having a new one with every smoke.

darwin · Feb 20, 2015

I like 'em as well, especially the Savinellis which can be cheaply duplicated at the hobby shop with triangular balsa sticks. Perfectly tames the draw of a cob, effectively traps moisture but not flavor, and greatly reduces inhaling bits of tobacco. Not much of downside there.

instymp · Feb 20, 2015

I like them, when you see the crap they take out, can't hurt. I like the Savs balsa.

frozenchurchwarden · Feb 21, 2015

I've been pretty consistent about using a small bent piece of pipe cleaner as a filter in my Cobs.

The MacArthur can hold almost an entire cleaner, but even a 1" section is enough to keep bits of tobacco from getting in your mouth, which is primarily why I use filters. It can help with gurgle as well.

The MacArthur is an un-filtered Cob, so even the regular stems are wide enough to fit some pipe cleaner inside. Just make sure you have what you need to fish one out if it slips in too far, you can try fitting it in the bit first before you put it back on the shank, but that sometimes blocks the nice open draft.

I just make sure to keep really fine needle nose pliers on-hand in case the tenon pushes the cleaner in more.

oklansas · Feb 21, 2015

Try it with the filter, then try it without. Which ever way you like it better, go with that.
Otherwise, I'm with mso489 - you really only need to change a medico paper filter every 3 or 4 bowls.

newbroom · Feb 21, 2015

I smoke my cobs w/o filters, but I have used them and I think the draw IS improved by reducing the size of that stem chamber. I don't think it's improved enough to mess with the filters. My non filter cobs draw with a little more resistance which seems to be just right.
and...welcome to the forums!

mike

hierophant · Feb 23, 2015

I take the filter out and throw it away, they smoke fine without them in.

weezell · Feb 23, 2015

I like the filters personally...(only in my cobs & Gbows)...

zekest · Feb 24, 2015

Don,t use filters.
Welcome to the forum.

nsfisher · Feb 24, 2015

Toss the filter and pack the pipe a wee bit tighter mate.

jhfar77 · Feb 24, 2015

Thanks for the insight everyone. I had no idea there was such an active community of pipe smokers online. Ill be sure to post any other questions I have. Thanks in advance. Happy smoking!

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