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spyder71

spyder71

Part of the Furniture Now
Jul 14, 2011
693
2
Heres the thing, I have a couple pipes that I think would smoke so much better if the airway was less restricted. I can't seem to find an industry standard on airway size. I have one pipe especially that I think would stop gurgling if the hole was a tad bigger and have found some supporting opinions on this theory but no hole sizes :|

What do our fellow pipe maker and restorers go to?

Btw, the couple pipes I am referring to have been cleaned vigorously and are free of any build up.
I DO NOT HAVE PICTURES SO DON"T EVEN GO THERE!!! :rofl:

 
juozapas

juozapas

Can't Leave
Aug 18, 2010
455
3
Barrie,Ontario,CANADA
Start off small and slowly, then adjust up till it works best for you. Everybody is different. I use my cordless drill with the bits to scrape out the excess. Just have to be careful and not work too fast.....works for me. :puffy:

 
ichbinmuede

ichbinmuede

Part of the Furniture Now
Feb 17, 2011
643
1
I second the 5/32" opinion. I have personally met with nothing but pleasant smokes from pipes with that airway size and have also enlarged some and never regretted it.
I've never bothered with a drill (to err on the side of caution) and instead just held the bit with some pliers. Hah I feel a drill could get out of hand rather easily.

 
romeowood

romeowood

Lifer
Jan 1, 2011
1,942
155
The Interwebs
Arthur needs to respond too, as his pipes are legendary for being wide open smokers.
Click to expand...

Amen to that! And interestingly, for as much of a data farmer as I am, I've never once measured or adjusted the draught hole on any of my pipes. Looks like I have something to do today....

 
lonestar

lonestar

Lifer
Mar 22, 2011
2,854
161
Edgewood Texas
Cyndi, DO IT.

And back on topic, theres no such thing as an industry standard size, they're all different.

Some swear by wider airways, some swear by smaller.

There are a lot of pipemakers/repairmen that will open up an airway for you.

 
cortezattic

cortezattic

Lifer
Nov 19, 2009
15,147
7,638
Chicago, IL
Pipes2Smoke has an interesting illustration of the airway, with dimensions, citing Newcombe's recommendations.

I think Rick Newcombe is a chief advocate of opening up pipe airways, so just Google "Newcombe pipe opening up" and you should find several helpful URL's.

 
spyder71

spyder71

Part of the Furniture Now
Jul 14, 2011
693
2
Thank you all! Will give it a go when I make it to the hardware store.

 
spyder71

spyder71

Part of the Furniture Now
Jul 14, 2011
693
2
Awesome idea rome! I was thinking about trying out a handle like that to make a rusticating tool... now I have twice the justification to spend the money

 
spartan

spartan

Lifer
Aug 14, 2011
2,963
7
There's another good title. "Justificated to Rusticate" or other variations lol Justificate to Rusticate lol

 
spyder71

spyder71

Part of the Furniture Now
Jul 14, 2011
693
2
Ive never been in a group that so many of us know the answer is 42! Makes me feel all at ease and stuff :crazy:

 
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