Stem Tape?

[Johnny_Pipecleaner]

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!

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Maybe you are seeing that shrink wrap stuff that is used on wires. I know some guys have mentioned using it. Maybe one will pipe in and explain better than me.

I'm more of a naked stem guy.

 

[macaroni]

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

 

[Johnny_Pipecleaner]

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]

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]

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

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.

 

[bullet08]

I like my teeth marks. Let me know I still have teeth.

 

[Johnny_Pipecleaner]

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.

 

[Mike D]

Yes, @hoosierpipeguy uses a friction tape. He shared a link to it with me before. You can buy it on-line. Works very well.

TC790 1" X 100 - Tape Case - Tape, General Purpose, Non Adhesive (newark.com)

 

[macaroni]

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.

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

 

[Inspired Idler]

NWPipesmoker on YouTube is a fan of vinyl tubing. Haven't tried it because it's out of stock at my local hardware store.

 

[macaroni]

Yes, @hoosierpipeguy uses a friction tape. He shared a link to it with me before. You can buy it on-line. Works very well.

TC790 1" X 100 - Tape Case - Tape, General Purpose, Non Adhesive (newark.com)

thnx--just saw this right after i hit "post" for the above LOL
Mark's a great help and You are also!
kindly
mike

 

[das3353]

Dry vinyl tape. It's like electrical tape without the adhesive. 2 or 3 wraps softens the bit without the bulk of a rubber softie bit.

Here's what I use

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00823GUP6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Johnny_Pipecleaner]

Yes, @hoosierpipeguy uses a friction tape. He shared a link to it with me before. You can buy it on-line. Works very well.

TC790 1" X 100 - Tape Case - Tape, General Purpose, Non Adhesive (newark.com)

"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.

 

[Mike D]

thnx--just saw this right after i hit "post" for the above LOL
Mark's a great help and You are also!
kindly
mike

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.

 

[DanWil84]

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

 

[Mike D]

"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.

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.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Yes, @hoosierpipeguy uses a friction tape. He shared a link to it with me before. You can buy it on-line. Works very well.

TC790 1" X 100 - Tape Case - Tape, General Purpose, Non Adhesive (newark.com)

available at Amazon as well,on a certain occasion,I find this stuff being quite useful

 

[bullet08]

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.

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.

 

[mingc]

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

It will not stick to skin or hair. Very useful!