oxidized stems?

[olderthandirt]

To some its a chore (understandably) but to me it part of the pipe smoking ritual.

Amen to that haunted, the rituals extend to all aspects of the briar.
I once thought the cleaning was a hassle and I'd switch over to all acrylic.

I have several acrylics and they are fine as far as they go but I find the comfort afforded by vulcanite FAR outweighs the occasional task of cleaning and maintenance.

 

[logandow]

I always liked the cleaning part

 

[dd951]

olederthandirt
These are the sanding pads I use, the 2"x2" set at the bottom of the page.

Micro-Mesh
on this link, do you use item 309, I want to make sure I get the right one, thanks

 

[olderthandirt]

on this link, do you use item 309, I want to make sure I get the right one, thanks

Yes, 309 is the assortment pack, I actually got item 310 simply for the price point. Same thing just more!

 

[dd951]

cool item 310 it is, thanks