I sold my store in 2002. The new owner was not much into pipes so I made a deal to take a bunch of cleaners. I'm also the proud owner of about 50 Czech pipe tools.
Pipe Cleaners anyone?
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pipe cleaners are also great for cleaning the nipples of muzzleloaders and percussion revolvers
They can be used for a lot of things. My wife is into crafts and sometimes I get dragged into one of those mega craft stores while she shops. I've noticed they sell a lot of different "pipe cleaners". I can tell you this; don't try any of those for cleaning your pipes, they're krap!
I get the B.J. Long 7 inches at a couple dollars for forty. I usually buy a box of the cleaners at a time. That's about a years supply.
I always buy them when trying to meet the shipping threshold. They’re around $2 per 100 for B.J. Long… less in bulk.
I like White Elephant. More expensive than most but they don't shed and clog up the draft hole.
I like to clean mine in an ultrasonic cleaner when they get gunked up - and then dry them rapidly before oxidation sets in. If they rust, I run them through my electrolysis tank.
why on earth would anybody bother to clean a straw,their even cheaper than pipe cleaners and you can get them pre wrapped individually if you are so ocd about cleanliness
but usefull as shank brushes yes
This is me too. Regular, fluffy and bristle. I got a heap of the 100pk tapers too. It was one big bill on the day, but I am set for decades.
There's a huge campaign to stop using disposable plastic straws to save the sea turtles. Too much plastic garbage in our oceans. There are videos on YouTube of sea turtles with a plastic straw and plastic fork stuck in there noses.
I've been to a few restaurants that offer a plastic or paper straw option. If given the option, I'll pick a paper straw.
@LimestoneCowboy : We have our winner. I knew there had to be one out there somewhere. Not only does this Gentleman recycle pipe cleaners he also has the whole kit with an Ultra Sonic do hickey along with an anti-rust tank. I am completely blown away Sir. I am completely blown away and madly impressed by your dedication. PM me your address and I'll send you an English Plug tobacco to enjoy since you have made my day and it will leave some residue in your pipe that may prove challenging!
As you state paper ones available,didnt even consider plastic ones as everywhere i go seems to use paper ones individually wrapped since covid
I was going to but just gauging the matter based on your reply I decided that I would only be ridiculed.
Just when I got a good handle on abbreviation’s like PAD, TAD now we have PCD ( pipe cleaner disorder) ?It's been about 20 years since I had to buy pipe cleaners. Yeah, I like to buy in bulk. But like all good things, it comes to an end and I'm running low. I know prices have gone up on everything, but DAMN!,
Not a bit of it my friend. You are competing against 21st century Ultra Sonic technology. This is not a matter of popping your soiled pipe cleaners on a Number 3 Boil and Spin cycle. We have entered a whole new dimension of PCSD - Pipe Cleaner Salvage Disorder!
Oh ok. Well I generally use them to clean my teeth and freshen my breath after pipe use so I might look into that.
Regarding the OP since you haven't bought pipe cleaners in 30 years I would imagine you have quite a nest egg nestled away which could be used for pipe cleaner purchases despite the exuberant prices now.
I use the modeling ones - you know the long fluffy things that tend not to break amber stems, bird feathers are pretty good too at a push! I think you might be confusing me with someone else since I frequently buy pipe cleaners.
I was referring to the OP or OPP (original pipe-cleaner poster, "hey, OPP, you know me").
I happen to only buy vicuña pipe cleaners which due to price and availability I turn into pipe cozies after they no longer are fit for cleaning.
I recycle toilet paper. Do I get free tobacco too?