Yes somewhere inside that wonderful black tar, is probably a wooden pipe! Scrape it away! Gently of course.
Tobacco stuck on the side of the bowl
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There are a lot of different pipe tools out there for reaming a pipe, knives, this, that, things you cram in there that are kind rounded, I think I’ve tried pretty much all of them and the best thing I found is this right here. There are new ones available, but they have sharp edges so if you aren’t careful, you actually risk kind of carving into the wood of the bowl on the inside, have slightly rounded edges and are really good for beginners and seasoned smokers alike.
These work very well for me also. Simple and they work. Just be careful! Buying them used, they get dull and are not as effective. They are available as NOS and I'd recommend buying one of those. The blades are hardened and tricky to sharpen.
I’ve had difficulty with things sticking to the sides of the bowl, but it wasn’t tobacco.
Corn Flakes???
I wonder if there is a forum for that kind of issues.
Not sure about a forum but there's probably a 12step program somewhere
This isn't rocket science.
There is really no ONE way.
I personally dont like any cake build up. Just a light coating of hard carbon. That's what your pipe looks like from the pictures.
And yes, thick, soft cake will sour your pipe. Just use a bent pipe cleaner or a twisted paper towel to remove any loose debris after each bowl. Occasionaly use a thin blade knife to lightly scrape off any soft buildup. Ive been doing it this way for decades with no damaged or sour pipes.
There is really no ONE way.
I personally dont like any cake build up. Just a light coating of hard carbon. That's what your pipe looks like from the pictures.
And yes, thick, soft cake will sour your pipe. Just use a bent pipe cleaner or a twisted paper towel to remove any loose debris after each bowl. Occasionaly use a thin blade knife to lightly scrape off any soft buildup. Ive been doing it this way for decades with no damaged or sour pipes.
If the tobacco isn’t covered over much yet, a wood popsicle stick is great for scraping out the inside of the chamber and you don’t run the risk of cutting away or gouging the briar with a metal blade.
So far I've been successful with the Czech tool's spoon—the corner of the edge—in removing those pieces of tobacco stubbornly adhered to the walls. Play with the angle of attack and sometimes you'll need more force. It's difficult you'll gouge the walls with the spoon.
At times I've used a small piece of 400 grit sandpaper to remove the carbon coating, but normally paper towel works.
At times I've used a small piece of 400 grit sandpaper to remove the carbon coating, but normally paper towel works.
Wad up a paper towel and screw it into the bowl. Best cleaner this side of TidyBowl. Cheap, effective, fast, festive (if you use the nice floral print sheets).
Ream with a popsicle stick after every smoke.
Use heavy pressure. The wood is hard enough to remove carbon while NOT hard enough to damage the walls of the chamber.
Once you see how it works you will never mess with a knife or reamer again.
Lifetime supply for a few bucks. (each one will last a week or two)
Use heavy pressure. The wood is hard enough to remove carbon while NOT hard enough to damage the walls of the chamber.
Once you see how it works you will never mess with a knife or reamer again.
Lifetime supply for a few bucks. (each one will last a week or two)
The usual culprit that makes a pipe go sour is a dirty mortise. After a day’s smoking, remove the stem and clean out the mortise with a wadded up pipe cleaner.
Always clean out the airway at the end of a day’s smoking.
If you do a Google search search using the words “pipesmagazine pipe cleaning” you will find a lot of information on keeping your pipe in good condition.
I like to use the wooden end of my 8deco bamboo tamper to scrape out the bowl at the end of a smoke. Don't press hard. Anything that is left comes out with the twisted paper towel.
As to giving your mortise some love and attention - Thumbs Up! It will keep your pipe from tasting like a dirty sock.
As to giving your mortise some love and attention - Thumbs Up! It will keep your pipe from tasting like a dirty sock.
