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Post by olbluesmoke on Mar 24, 2024 19:48:22 GMT -5
Aside from pipes and tobacco, do you fellas stock up on pipe cleaners as well as lighters? Tamps and reamers can be improvised when the tobaccolypse arises.
I've been derelict in my pipe duties...time to get more.
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Post by turbocat on Mar 24, 2024 20:09:29 GMT -5
When I set up my new cellar last year and consolidated all of my tobaccos and set up new storage for my pipes, I kept finding packs of pipe cleaners all over. I figured I must have been buying them, then misplacing them and buying more for years. I ended up with a full size paper grocery bag full when I was done.
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Post by urbino on Mar 24, 2024 20:22:07 GMT -5
When I set up my new cellar last year and consolidated all of my tobaccos and set up new storage for my pipes, I kept finding packs of pipe cleaners all over. I figured I must have been buying them, then misplacing them and buying more for years. I ended up with a full size paper grocery bag full when I was done. Good lord. 
I have enough to last me a while, but not that many.
Lighters, I've got all I'll ever need. That, of course, doesn't mean I won't buy another if one really catches my fancy.
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 24, 2024 20:23:17 GMT -5
Aside from pipes and tobacco, do you fellas stock up on pipe cleaners as well as lighters? Tamps and reamers can be improvised when the tobaccolypse arises. I've been derelict and should have more. Last time I ordered pipe cleaners, I ordered about 2k,assorted types. Been about 5 years now. |
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Post by Silver on Mar 24, 2024 21:22:08 GMT -5
Probably about 75 bundles of the straight Long's pipe cleaners for daily use and a few bundles each of tapered and bristle pipe cleaners for deep cleaning and restorations. I'll be ordering 25 bundles of the straights, and a few bundles of bristles, next tobacco order.
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Post by username on Mar 24, 2024 21:23:39 GMT -5
This thread reminds me i need to pick up some flints since i have alot of pipe cleaners on hand but just put my last flint in my old boy.
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Post by urbino on Mar 24, 2024 21:38:51 GMT -5
This thread reminds me i need to pick up some flints since i have alot of pipe cleaners on hand but just put my last flint in my old boy. Just had to buy some of those, myself. |
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Post by urbino on Mar 24, 2024 21:40:08 GMT -5
Probably about 75 bundles of the straight Long's pipe cleaners for daily use and a few bundles each of tapered and bristle pipe cleaners for deep cleaning and restorations. I'll be ordering 25 bundles of the straights, and a few bundles of bristles, next tobacco order. Man, you guys must clean your pipes a lot more often than I do. I mean, I know you smoke more bowls than I do, so that's part of it, but still. I've got, like, 6 or 8 bundles and those'll last me a long time. |
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Post by Silver on Mar 24, 2024 21:41:23 GMT -5
Probably about 75 bundles of the straight Long's pipe cleaners for daily use and a few bundles each of tapered and bristle pipe cleaners for deep cleaning and restorations. I'll be ordering 25 bundles of the straights, and a few bundles of bristles, next tobacco order. Man, you guys must clean your pipes a lot more often than I do. I mean, I know you smoke more bowls than I do, so that's part of it, but still. I've got, like, 6 or 8 bundles and those'll last me a long time. I like clean, dry pipes. |
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Post by just ol ed on Mar 24, 2024 22:00:28 GMT -5
Around 500 various cleaners, plenty flints/butane & about 5 Bics, at my age, should be ok
Ed
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Post by coalsmoke on Mar 25, 2024 3:44:09 GMT -5
I buy four each of the regular, bristle, and extra fluffy when I start getting low and three boxes of the strike anywhere kitchen matches when I need those, too.
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Post by olbluesmoke on Mar 25, 2024 4:30:23 GMT -5
Aside from pipes and tobacco, do you fellas stock up on pipe cleaners as well as lighters? Tamps and reamers can be improvised when the tobaccolypse arises. I've been derelict and should have more. Last time I ordered pipe cleaners, I ordered about 2k,assorted types. Been about 5 years now. 2k packages of cleaners? -Or- 2k individual cleaners? |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 25, 2024 11:27:45 GMT -5
Last time I ordered pipe cleaners, I ordered about 2k,assorted types. Been about 5 years now. 2k packages of cleaners? -Or- 2k individual cleaners? Individual. 2k packages would have been $8k.🙄 |
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Post by Plainsman on Mar 25, 2024 13:41:57 GMT -5
I’ve discovered a way to cut the long cleaners in half and use therm on everything. I clean my Pete’s after every bowl.
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Post by NJDan on Mar 25, 2024 13:53:23 GMT -5
When I set up my new cellar last year and consolidated all of my tobaccos and set up new storage for my pipes, I kept finding packs of pipe cleaners all over. I figured I must have been buying them, then misplacing them and buying more for years. I ended up with a full size paper grocery bag full when I was done. I had a similar experience when I needed to sell my prior house. I had pipe cleaner bags stashed all over the place that I had forgotten about. Oddly, I still feel like I need to add a couple bags each time I buy tobacco. |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Mar 26, 2024 20:50:50 GMT -5
Aside from pipes and tobacco, do you fellas stock up on pipe cleaners as well as lighters? Tamps and reamers can be improvised when the tobaccolypse arises. I've been derelict in my pipe duties...time to get more. I have 10 pkgs of pipe cleaners, from IR, on the way. Paid CVS a visit too and got a 5 pack of Bic lighters tonight. Ahh, I feel better. |
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Post by Goldbrick on Mar 26, 2024 22:00:23 GMT -5
Probably about 75 bundles of the straight Long's pipe cleaners for daily use and a few bundles each of tapered and bristle pipe cleaners for deep cleaning and restorations. I'll be ordering 25 bundles of the straights, and a few bundles of bristles, next tobacco order. Man, you guys must clean your pipes a lot more often than I do. I mean, I know you smoke more bowls than I do, so that's part of it, but still. I've got, like, 6 or 8 bundles and those'll last me a long time.  My 3 Zippo pipe lighters all new a trip back to the factory for new wheels, and I always need flints, but from what I see here, we both need to grab up some pipe-cleaners while the supply chain holds up! |
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Post by urbino on Mar 26, 2024 22:33:15 GMT -5
Man, you guys must clean your pipes a lot more often than I do. I mean, I know you smoke more bowls than I do, so that's part of it, but still. I've got, like, 6 or 8 bundles and those'll last me a long time. My 3 Zippo pipe lighters all new a trip back to the factory for new wheels, and I always need flints, but from what I see here, we both need to grab up some pipe-cleaners while the supply chain holds up! We got some hoarders around here. |
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Post by Plainsman on Mar 27, 2024 7:53:34 GMT -5
I’ve sent my Zippos back, too. But I’ve discovered that cleaning the wheels with Everclear works really well to keep them sparking.
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Post by Goldbrick on Mar 27, 2024 8:41:44 GMT -5
I’ve sent my Zippos back, too. But I’ve discovered that cleaning the wheels with Everclear works really well to keep them sparking. Thanks for the tip, Bob  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 27, 2024 16:55:44 GMT -5
Aside from pipes and tobacco, do you fellas stock up on pipe cleaners as well as lighters? Tamps and reamers can be improvised when the tobaccolypse arises. I've been derelict in my pipe duties...time to get more. I have 10 pkgs of pipe cleaners, from IR, on the way. Paid CVS a visit too and got a 5 pack of Bic lighters tonight. Ahh, I feel better. I don't think the CVS stores here carry lighters. Smoking accessories you know. |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Mar 27, 2024 18:42:49 GMT -5
I have 10 pkgs of pipe cleaners, from IR, on the way. Paid CVS a visit too and got a 5 pack of Bic lighters tonight. Ahh, I feel better. I don't think the CVS stores here carry lighters. Smoking accessories you know. The CVS stores have them here in Houston, right next to the grilling stuff. Gentle puffs and sipping are needed with the Kingsford mixture; a fine briquette OTC blend which is oft underrated. 🙃 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 27, 2024 19:01:49 GMT -5
I don't think the CVS stores here carry lighters. Smoking accessories you know. The CVS stores have them here in Houston, right next to the grilling stuff. Gentle puffs and sipping are needed with the Kingsford mixture; a fine briquette OTC blend which is oft underrated. 🙃 🤣 |
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Post by urbino on Mar 27, 2024 20:55:38 GMT -5
I don't think the CVS stores here carry lighters. Smoking accessories you know. The CVS stores have them here in Houston, right next to the grilling stuff. Gentle puffs and sipping are needed with the Kingsford mixture; a fine briquette OTC blend which is oft underrated. 🙃 Has a certain lighter fluid piquancy unless it's well aged.  |
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Post by lizardonarock on Mar 28, 2024 12:14:54 GMT -5
Now that is some funny Shite.
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Post by Goldbrick on Mar 28, 2024 17:07:16 GMT -5
I don't think the CVS stores here carry lighters. Smoking accessories you know. The CVS stores have them here in Houston, right next to the grilling stuff. Gentle puffs and sipping are needed with the Kingsford mixture; a fine briquette OTC blend which is oft underrated. 🙃  The lump Cowboy brand offers a slower burn, but most folks do seem to prefer that Kingsford room-note. |
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Post by username on Mar 28, 2024 17:17:35 GMT -5
The CVS stores have them here in Houston, right next to the grilling stuff. Gentle puffs and sipping are needed with the Kingsford mixture; a fine briquette OTC blend which is oft underrated. 🙃 The lump Cowboy brand offers a slower burn, but most folks do seem to prefer that Kingsford room-note. el Diablo brand is for smoking the devils lettuce. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Mar 28, 2024 19:25:04 GMT -5
I restock my pipe cleaner box about once a year. My last order was 50 packs of regular, 25 packs of bristle, and 12 packs of fluffy; all BJ Long.
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Post by olbluesmoke on Mar 28, 2024 20:00:23 GMT -5
I restock my pipe cleaner box about once a year. My last order was 50 packs of regular, 25 packs of bristle, and 12 packs of fluffy; all BJ Long. Very nice, John. |
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My 3 Zippo pipe lighters all new a trip back to the factory for new wheels, and I always need flints, but from what I see here, we both need to grab up some pipe-cleaners while the supply chain holds up!
The lump Cowboy brand offers a slower burn, but most folks do seem to prefer that Kingsford room-note.
