A Quick Savinelli Cleanup

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Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate
Nov 12, 2014
43,248
108,337
@jaytex969

Jay brought my attention to this pipe a few weeks ago, and finally had time to clean it up after dinner today.

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The airway, mortise, and draft hole were cleaned with alcohol and bristle pipe cleaners, and after a wet paper towel and Case knife.

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After a lighter and a wet paper towel.

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After thumb buffing with toothpaste.

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Ready to go!

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Lifer
Sep 8, 2020
4,104
9,546
Northeast USA
@jaytex969

Jay brought my attention to this pipe a few weeks ago, and finally had time to clean it up after dinner today.

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The airway, mortise, and draft hole were cleaned with alcohol and bristle pipe cleaners, and after a wet paper towel and Case knife.

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After a lighter and a wet paper towel.

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After thumb buffing with toothpaste.

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Ready to go!

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... just tried the toothpaste cleaning technique. It worked perfectly, and it tasted minty fresh ? Great tip! Thx
 
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