My New Water Flush Finish.
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All this talk of Hemp and Tall Ships and I want to raise Cutty Sark’s green bottle and smoke Pirate Cake from an unrinsed, rancid Cob.
Here’s a link to the whole thread.
Pipe Water Torture - Winter Vortex Edition :: Pipe Talk
This is the same pipe I tortured previously with a 12 hour soak. In case anyone wonders what kind of pipe it is, it's a commissioned Eric Paulson Sandblasted Large Billiard with Saddle Stem. I have two of them that are identical in weight and dimensions. When I pulled it from the 12 hour bath it...
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Thanks for that. An interesting experiment and a great conclusion...especially the last line of your conclusion.
I'm still not a water flush guy but no worries if someone else is.
Side question...why is the thread locked? It would be a great one to bump occasionally so that others could see it.
My guess is the thread locked during the migration of platforms from the old to this new one.
That was a wild ? experiment.
One could conclude that while Briar is indeed capable of more punishment than a smoker could dish out, a Pipe’s most delicate and vulnerable area remains its finish.
Beauty is only “skin deep”
Since there are so many variables with regard to stains and finishes...
I’d say keep the outside waxed. Rinse carefully.
I will continue to rinse. I’m impressed with the ease, time saved and the cleanliness of the bowls and the cleaning process.
One could conclude that while Briar is indeed capable of more punishment than a smoker could dish out, a Pipe’s most delicate and vulnerable area remains its finish.
Beauty is only “skin deep”
Since there are so many variables with regard to stains and finishes...
I’d say keep the outside waxed. Rinse carefully.
I will continue to rinse. I’m impressed with the ease, time saved and the cleanliness of the bowls and the cleaning process.
I'm new to this concept: You're rinsing the whole pipe with water after smoking to clean it?
Is this after each smoke or only as needed?
I'd think it'd take a long time for the pipe to dry if you're in a wet climate (NW).
I've rinsed and scrubbed new bowls to get the silly bowl coatings out, but I've been careful to keep the outside dry, just based on folklore.
I know water is bad for Peterson vulcanite stems, as I've had some that have spotted in the rain.
Is this after each smoke or only as needed?
I'd think it'd take a long time for the pipe to dry if you're in a wet climate (NW).
I've rinsed and scrubbed new bowls to get the silly bowl coatings out, but I've been careful to keep the outside dry, just based on folklore.
I know water is bad for Peterson vulcanite stems, as I've had some that have spotted in the rain.
Water flushing any part of the pipe is always a risk. I didn't recall see anyone flushing a Jess , Or S Bang pipe.
Perhaps the price may have you thinking twice.
Perhaps the price may have you thinking twice.
Haven't in thirty years. Stem wear comes from 360° shank compression from smoking too hot, not from stem removal. Even on estates that this has happened with, heat restores the tenon to its original size.
Hot or Cooled a waxed tenon turns smoothly. Cob pipe shafts swell and contract greatly with temperature changes but cured briar holds its diameter far better. Hot or Cold, never use force to twist a tight stem or there may be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
I’ve cleaned my pipes the “traditional” way and have tried the flushing technique. I don’t see what the big deal is either way. If you’re satisfied with the cleanliness of your pipes, then that’s the right method. This on-going/multiple thread debate is similar to whether you prefer taking showers or baths. I prefer the former ?
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