Reaming Pipes

[Pipe Daddy]

OK, here we go pipe smokers. I have a small wire bonnet, about the size of a dime that I put in my cordless drill and have a go a stubborn cake. I use the wire wheel till it's close to the wood. Then I use 120 grit sandpaper till it's smooth and clean. Be careful if you try this. Keep shining a flashlight down the bowl to be sure you haven't overdone it.

 

[saltedplug]

No matter what reamer I used, I always used to remove some wood. My solution was to use a pocket knife held at a 90 degree angle to the walls, not trying to cut anything but simply use the blade to scrape the walls.

 

[gerryp]

I use sandpaper too, wrapped around whatever hard cylindrical object is nearby (usually a Bic pen) to prevent collateral damage, i.e. rounding off the inside edge of the rim by accident. ?

 

[mso489]

I don't use a reamer, as explained, but I think one of the problems with a reamer is that they are fairly fun to use. They really do scrape out the char, and it is easy to get into it and take out the briar in shavings too. Moral: go slow.

 

[jhowell]

OK, here we go pipe smokers. I have a small wire bonnet, about the size of a dime that I put in my cordless drill and have a go a stubborn cake. I use the wire wheel till it's close to the wood. Then I use 120 grit sandpaper till it's smooth and clean. Be careful if you try this. Keep shining a flashlight down the bowl to be sure you haven't overdone it.

I use a brass one...

 

[donjgiles]

Pipnet followed with a Savinelli Fitsall and a gentle hand.