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Vulcanite Stem Oxidation Removal. The Natural Way
It’s an experiment. After the second session the bent stem that I used Soft Scrub on looks marginally better. The lemon juice provides no advantage that I’m seeing. This will take For Ever! Breaking out the water and 800g now.- xrundog
- Post #98
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Vulcanite Stem Oxidation Removal. The Natural Way
First session: I’m not seeing an appreciable difference. It’s a push. I’m adding Soft Scrub cleanser for the bent stem next session.- xrundog
- Post #96
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***
OJK in a KB&B Drinkless Kaywoodie Aged Bruyere 7086.- xrundog
- Post #2,846
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Vulcanite Stem Oxidation Removal. The Natural Way
Okay, I have two Kaywoodie stems from two Hand Made Super Grains. Same era, same kind of stems. Both heavily oxidized. I have cleaned the airways and saliva deposits and grime have been removed. I also brushed them with 000 steel wool to knock down the crusty stuff. I even flamed the bent...- xrundog
- Post #95
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***
OJK in the 1905 Bull Durham GFB bulldog.- xrundog
- Post #2,829
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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How dry should it be?
It’s subjective. I used to smoke pretty dry tobacco. Then I bought some aromatic that resisted drying. It burned okay though once kindled. Some tobacco I find bitey fresh. So I dry it by feel. Duration varies by ambient humidity. Experiment with small quantities. You’ll eventually get a...- xrundog
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Old Durham Tobacco
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- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Enjoyment of simplicity or one Dimensional?
It’s more about the pipe for me. Picking one out and enjoying it. Handling and looking at it while smoking it. I smoke Old Joe Krantz 90% of the time. It never disappoints.- xrundog
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Old Durham Tobacco
I have a Bull Durham GFB bulldog that was a premium for a 1905 ad campaign. I’ll get some pics up later.- xrundog
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***
Giving this old thing a try with OJK.- xrundog
- Post #2,728
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Old Durham Tobacco
Bull Durham. That’s where the movie got the name.- xrundog
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***
OJK in a Premier Genuine Redmanol oval shank billiard with the EZ loader rim.- xrundog
- Post #2,713
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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This Weekend's Restorations Batch
A little money and effort makes a difference. It’s a long way from a towel or blanket and an overhead light.🙂- xrundog
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***
OJK in a CPF French Briar bulldog.- xrundog
- Post #2,669
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***
OJK in a Kaywoodie meerschaum Dublin.- xrundog
- Post #2,641
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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This Weekend's Restorations Batch
I think he was wondering if you use a filter of some sort. That is some terrific lighting.- xrundog
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***
OJK in a Cpipes Bing.- xrundog
- Post #2,550
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***
OJK in a Norm Triptow cob mod.- xrundog
- Post #2,517
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***
OJK in a Barontini Anzio.- xrundog
- Post #2,488
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion