Greetings to all:
I have returned to pipe smoking after a 3-year sabbatical. I recently purchased new Peterson pipes and, for whatever reason, after a month's return. I'm scorching the bowls. I've read why this phenomenon is occurring. My question is, how do I repair slightly scorched inside and top of the bowl? I probably should be using stick matches rather than lighters? I'm very upset that I've done this. I think I'm too aggressive in my puffing and packing too tight. I'm so happy to be back, though, and my wife is not breaking my chops either.
I have returned to pipe smoking after a 3-year sabbatical. I recently purchased new Peterson pipes and, for whatever reason, after a month's return. I'm scorching the bowls. I've read why this phenomenon is occurring. My question is, how do I repair slightly scorched inside and top of the bowl? I probably should be using stick matches rather than lighters? I'm very upset that I've done this. I think I'm too aggressive in my puffing and packing too tight. I'm so happy to be back, though, and my wife is not breaking my chops either.