Cobs

[scuffler]

This has probably been asked before but how long can a person expect a cob to last with just basic care? I am thinking about getting a few to add to rotation but have never owned one.

 

[VDL_Piper]

A lifetime……………

 

[OzPiper]

This has probably been asked before but how long can a person expect a cob to last with just basic care? I am thinking about getting a few to add to rotation but have never owned one.

There are members here with cobs that have lasted not just years, but decades.
@mikethompson has put one on his roof for a 6month (all weather) torture test
So, provided you don’t get a dud one, and it is not abused, you should get your moneys worth

 

[scuffler]

There are members here with cobs that have lasted not just years, but decades.
@mikethompson has put one on his roof for a 6month (all weather) torture test
So, provided you don’t get a dud one, and it is not abused, you should get your moneys worth

Thank you that's great to hear.

 

[didimauw]

Just keep the cake to a minimum.
Or, let the cake grow, and repair the cracks with wood putty.

Cob 1
Cob 2

 

[bullet08]

Have a few that's about six years old. They look rather new other than the chamber. After each smoke, I usually scrape everything out, and dry the shank and stem with pipe cleaner.

 

[anotherbob]

until they break.

 

[abecox]

I've had a few cobs, Ive only had one that burned through the bottom, the rest are still kicking.

 

[kcghost]

They can last a considerably long time with just some general maintenance.