Cleaning Peterson Clay?

[diverdoc]

When it comes to cleaning a clay pipe, most options recommend heat such as the oven on self-clean most or even putting the pipe in hot coals. Any recommendations for a Peterson clay that has a metal band at the end of the shank?
Thanks,

Tim

 

[jpmcwjr]

I prefer hot water for all pipes except corncobs or any pipe with a crack or fissure. This is currently a minority view, but it works a treat.

 

[cortezattic]

Google "clay pipe cleaning". More results than I can link you to.

 

[64alex]

I have a Lepeltier clay pipe. I clean with just hot water as recomended from the company and it is perfect. It does not need anything else.

 

[crashthegrey]

My advice, be careful and do a lot of research. The Peterson clay is very rare, only made for a short time, and sought by many collectors.

 

[hampton]

I have a straight Peterson clay with a nickel mount cap. I was able to carefully loosen and remove the mount and then cooked the bowl under my infrared broiler. It came out nearly white. I replaced the mount and used a bit of glue to hold it.