Natures solution......

[Pipingntrucking]

Finally found a purpose for the insane amount of pine straw that I am constantly under barrage of being in the south.

I try to use all the tobacco available, small bits in the bottom of the pouch/tin and all. Sometimes it will find it's way into the draft hole causing a block. Dottle sometimes to. Don't always have a pipe cleaner onhand nor shell out the money on the constant to keep them on hand. So in a pickle I was looking around for something to push some tobacco back through. VOILA! Pine straw! Sturdy enough to push through , flexible enough to contour a bent bit! Needle has enough grit to also lightly clean on pass through. Nub where the straw attaches to the branch acts as a ram.

Natures perfect solution to the problem with more than I will ever use out in the yard!

 

[trouttimes]

This is definitely looking on the bright side of life. Hats off to you sir!

 

[Chaukisch]

From pine straw to pipe straw, I like it! Moor grasses have often been used in the past to clean out long stemmed clay pipes.

I made a little rod out of a wooden skewer that I sanded down, regular pipe cleaners aren't long enough.
My clay pipe likes to clog and this thing is a real saver. The wood soaks up some of the moisture as well and dries out quick enough for the next use. Perfect for a straight stem.

 

[bullet08]

Until it gets stuck and you will need.. Pipe cleaner.

 

[mso489]

You must have longer needle pines than I do.

 

[Pipingntrucking]

You must have longer needle pines than I do.

Or shorter pipe .
Definitely couldn't do in a church warden. But I do remove the bit obviously to run the pine needle through. Good thing about it also is they are adjustable. Need more width- braid the standard 3 needles together, need thinner- use the one.

 

[kcghost]

Yep, when life gives you lemons it's time to make lemonade.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

We have Long Leaf pines in our yard (Pinus palustris).

From wiki
"The leaves are dark green and needle-like, and occur in bundles of mainly three, sometimes two or four, especially in seedlings. They often are twisted and 20–45 centimetres (7+3⁄4–17+3⁄4 inches) in length."

 

[OverMountain]

God has provided all we need in nature . Including pipe care and cleaning.