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Johnny_Pipecleaner

Johnny_Pipecleaner

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I'm not a beginner, but I see pics from forum members showing pipes with what appears to be electrical tape on the stem. I use the rubber bits, but the tape idea interests me. Only thing is, I thought that stuff was toxic? What kind of foodsafe tape are folks using to protect their stems from teeth marks? Thanks!
 
macaroni

macaroni

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I'm curious about this also. My vulcanite stems have teeth marks that make me think I'm part beaver (no jokes!LOL). I hate the added thickness of rubber stem tip and the squishy feeling I get when using one--I've dropped a pipe from my mouth more than once :-( and like a secure feeling when I clench!
kindly
mike
 
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Johnny_Pipecleaner

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Well I wasn't going to name names, but I think he has me muted anyhow due to a small dispute we got into awhile back regarding KBV. I was in the wrong, and gave him a little too much grief, so @hoosierpipeguy if you don't have me muted--I'm sorry.

But yes, many pics he posts show his pape wrapped in what appears to be electrical tape on the bit. I have always been told to keep that stuff out of my mouth due to toxicity etc, but then again some say the same thing about tobacco smoke lol
 
92degrees

92degrees

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I went to a couple of hardware stores recently to buy shrink tubing for a few of my "yardwork, fishing, dog hiking" pipes. Every package said the tubing was toxic. I realize that smoking is smoking...but the warning labels put me off using shrink tubing.
 
mingc

mingc

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Johnny_Pipecleaner said:
Well I wasn't going to name names, but I think he has me muted anyhow due to a small dispute we got into awhile back regarding KBV. I was in the wrong, and gave him a little too much grief, so @hoosierpipeguy if you don't have me muted--I'm sorry.

But yes, many pics he posts show his pape wrapped in what appears to be electrical tape on the bit. I have always been told to keep that stuff out of my mouth due to toxicity etc, but then again some say the same thing about tobacco smoke lol
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It's probably bondage tape, basically electrical tape that doesn't have adhesive on it. I won't speculate what else he might use it for, heh.
 
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Johnny_Pipecleaner

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I should also mention that I recently had major work done on my top front teeth. $2500 out of pocket, plus whatever the insurance company paid. 3 crowns, an extraction, veneers, permanent bridge.
So yeah, I use softie bits now. Not much choice really.
 
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mingc said:
It's probably bondage tape, basically electrical tape that doesn't have adhesive on it. I won't speculate what else he might use it for, heh.
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haha--i've gotten so slow upstairs i had to read your post twice to figure out what the heck you might be referring to--i'm still clueless though on tape without adhesive--never hear of that! LOL -- i'm dumb about lots of stuff!
kindly
mike
 
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macaroni said:
thnx--just saw this right after i hit "post" for the above LOL
Mark's a great help and You are also!
kindly
mike
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I blame Mark for my TAD and PAD. LOL He's actually a great guy, and a wealth of knowledge. He has helped me out more times than I can count.
 
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I've never payed attention it, but you also have teflon tape that is used in plumbing for screw in taps (for water). I have no idea on if that's healthy, but your smoking anyway :ROFLMAO:
 
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Johnny_Pipecleaner said:
"Non adhesive, no lead stabilized product made of plasticized polyvinyl chloride film. Tape adheres firmly to itself when spirally wrapped."

Sounds decent! Sold out currently, but maybe I can find it elsewhere.
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Try a search on amazon for TapeCase TC790. Plenty have it in stock on Amazon. That was just the first link I found so I could show you what it was.
 
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Johnny_Pipecleaner said:
I should also mention that I recently had major work done on my top front teeth. $2500 out of pocket, plus whatever the insurance company paid. 3 crowns, an extraction, veneers, permanent bridge.
So yeah, I use softie bits now. Not much choice really.
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Do you bite your stem? I used to bite my bagpipes mouth piece. That lead to uncomfortable jaw and I ended up using softie bit. With smoking pipes, I don't bite at all. Have button rest on upper or lower teeth, and using lips to stabilize it. With practice, you can lunt and do everything this way without biting.
 
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