Cleaning / wax bowl

[starship]

This is a nording, from Denmark, I have cleaned outside with cloth and "EverClear". There are still some imperfections, but do not want to sand.

Best wax for hand application And hand buffing the wax.

 

[edger]

Get a tub of Howard Wax-It-All(beeswax,carnauba,mineral oil). This will provide a soft sheen on the briar and will help to prevent oxidation on vulcanite stems. It is entirely food grade as well. I apply it with a rag after every smoke. Great stuff!

 

[Waning Embers]

Renaissance Wax

 

[Morbius]

Just buy some beeswax. You can use it for meerschaums as well as the briars. Two birds with one stone.

 

[sablebrush52]

Renaissance Wax

Renaissance Wax does a great job. I still prefer my Halcyon and Paragon waxes, but they are no longer made. It depends upon how bright you prefer the finish.

 

[Waning Embers]

Just buy some beeswax. You can use it for meerschaums as well as the briars. Two birds with one stone.

Unless purchased unwaxed, meerschaum needs no extra applications. The wax is soaked deeply into them. And the warmth from smoking with make the wax rise to cover any bare patches.

 

[Morbius]

Unless purchased unwaxed, meerschaum needs no extra applications. The wax is soaked deeply into them. And the warmth from smoking with make the wax rise to cover any bare patches.

All true, but doesn't it wear off after a number of years? Depending upon use.

 

[Waning Embers]

All true, but doesn't it wear off after a number of years? Depending upon use.

Possibly if roughly handled or smoked extremely hard but not if cared for.

 

[jhowell]

Unless purchased unwaxed, meerschaum needs no extra applications. The wax is soaked deeply into them. And the warmth from smoking with make the wax rise to cover any

Possibly if roughly handled or smoked extremely hard but not if cared for.

Lately, I've been using a couple of drops of Jojoba oil in my palm for a surface refresh.

 

[Waning Embers]

@jhowell I just hand buff them with a t-shirt while they are still warm after smoking.

 

[orlandofurioso]

Renaissance Wax

 

[Morbius]

Possibly if roughly handled or smoked extremely hard but not if cared for.

I want to thank you for your reply. I know this has strayed from the topic a bit, but my meerschaum is at least 13 years old and I wondered if it was time for me to do something. It has been smoked gently and cared for very well by me. I have read the manufacturer's website and they described the same process you did so I trust your advice. I have to tell you though that YouTube is chock full of bozos who seem to advocate waxing the bowl at the drop of a hat. I have yet to find a YouTuber discussing meerschaum pipes that I think I can trust. So like I said, thanks again for stopping me from making a big mistake.

 

[Waning Embers]

. I have to tell you though that YouTube is chock full of bozos who seem to advocate waxing the bowl at the drop of a hat.

Isn't that the truth? Doing that you can end up with a very sticky pipe.

 

[huntertrw]

I use pure Carnauba wax which I purchase in bar-form from a woodworker's supply house. Here is an image of a typical bar:



To apply, I use a six-inch cotton buffing wheel mounted on a bolt and chucked into my cordless electric drill. This hard wax is loaded onto the wheel at high speed. I apply it to the pipe at medium-to-low speed, taking care around stamped nomenclature, etc., and then buff to a beautiful, deep shine at low speed.

A bar such as shown above will last for years, and I believe that the results are worth the effort.