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Post by Lady Margaret on Apr 8, 2017 19:34:29 GMT -5
got these two nice pipes in trade through Facebook. One is a Dr. Grabow Omega with leaves, and the other one just says Genuine Imported Briar Italy. The second one looks familiar but I can't think of where I might have seen it before. They are used, but in good shape, just a little cleaning of the bowls are needed. Any recommendations on sterilizing the stems?
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Post by bonanzadriver on Apr 8, 2017 19:42:40 GMT -5
Great lookin little estates ya got there LM.
Sanitizing the stems is pretty easy really.
If they don't need any buffin up or oxidation removal you can skip the oxyclean soak and move straight to cleaning em up.
I use lots and lots of pipe cleaners and Everclear. You can also use any high octane whiskey or isopropyl alcohol.
Start by dipping the pipe cleaners in the booze or alcohol and then run it through the stem. Keep doing this until you can pass it through without it coming out dirty.
Some folks will soak the entire stem in the alcohol, giving it a good wipe down when through.
You'll want to do the same thing with the inside of the shank of the stummel. If you just want to clean it out and don't intend on refinishing the stummel you'll want to be careful not to get any alcohol/booze on the finish.
Good luck and enjoy
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Post by Lady Margaret on Apr 8, 2017 21:12:47 GMT -5
thanks! i think the finish is in good shape on both pipes. they look like they have only been smoked 2 or 3 times.
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Post by papipeguy on Apr 8, 2017 21:54:02 GMT -5
They look to be in very good shape, Maggie. Do as bonanzadriver suggests and you should be good to go.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2017 7:30:11 GMT -5
Nice score Maggie. Enjoy.
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Post by Yohanan on Apr 9, 2017 9:20:47 GMT -5
Nice pipes, Congrats!!!
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Post by Lady Margaret on Apr 9, 2017 17:22:26 GMT -5
thank you!
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