Pipe Mud Question

[05venturer]

It is a rainy day here in Sconnie so I thought I might do a little pipe maintenance on a few pipes. Does anyone know of a pipe mud alternative that does not use cigar ash? I am not a fan of cigars so I am wondering what else I could use in place of it?

 

[taerin]

I use fireplace ash from wood, which is much harder and stronger than cigar ash. It ends up with a satisfying metallic "clink" sound when you tap it with a metal tamper just like cement.

 

[05venturer]

What about cigarette ash? Any reason that wouldn't work?

 

[protestantpiper]

Just when you think you've heard it all...What is pipe mud, and what are you using if to do?
Thanks

 

[igloo]

There is a huge post I am looking for it . http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/pipe-mud-and-pipe-cement-warning-giant-post

 

[protestantpiper]

Great info. Thanks. I've got a Winslow that needs some!

 

[lockdown199]

So how do you place it in the bowl? I would think of rolling a small ball then dropping it down and doing your cosmetic work with your tamper. I looked at my pipes last night and 3 of the 4 could use some mud.