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Post by macirelli on Aug 3, 2017 8:35:20 GMT -5

Hello all! Let me start by thanking you for any information and apologizing for any ignorant questions I may ask as I am very new to pipe making. Thus far I have only played around making stems for old pipes and cigarette holders.

I have a question regarding my most recent stem. I just made a stem out of Black Coral for One of my Meerschaum cigarette holders. I am having some trouble getting out the nasty taste and smell it has. My first question... is black Coral even suitable for a stem? Also if it is, does anyone have any tips on how to remove the smell and taste?

Thank you so much!
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Black Coral stem Aug 3, 2017 8:59:40 GMT -5 via mobile Grimpeur likes this

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My friend has some black coral that is 40 years old and it still stinks if you get it wet. Also, when he got it, he was scratched by it and it took about a year to heal. He said it has poison in it. There's a lot of stuff out there for making pipe stems and I never heard of using coral. I would just say no.

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papipeguy Moderator Consigliere Posts: 5,577 First Name: John Favorite Pipe: Any of my 6 Gabrieli's, my 2 RD Pipes and 2 JZP pipes. Favorite Tobacco: Warrior Plug and War Horse Bar. Location:	Black Coral stem Aug 3, 2017 9:03:37 GMT -5 Ronv69 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by papipeguy on Aug 3, 2017 9:03:37 GMT -5 I've never seen a coral stem but ronv69 makes a good point. Look for some German vulcanite for your stems. Also, welcome to the Patch.
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Zach Pro Member If you can't send money, send tobacco. Posts: 4,044 First Name: Zach Favorite Pipe: Too many currently, bound to change Favorite Tobacco: Haunted Bookshop, Big 'N' Burley, Pegasus, Habana Daydream, OJK, Rum Twist, FVF, Escudo, Orlik Golden Sliced, Kendal Flake, Ennerdale Location:	Black Coral stem Aug 3, 2017 9:20:49 GMT -5 Ronv69 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Zach on Aug 3, 2017 9:20:49 GMT -5 No, don't use it at all. And welcome.
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haebar Pro Member Posts: 2,021 First Name: John (Tab) Location:	Black Coral stem Aug 4, 2017 8:00:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by haebar on Aug 4, 2017 8:00:17 GMT -5 I don't think it is suitable for a pipe stem and don't think you could ever get the smell out of it. Welcome to the forum!

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