|
|
Post by That Falls Guy on Aug 28, 2018 19:26:21 GMT -5
I've found that the pipe cleaners which I use are pretty crappy when it comes to cleaning the pipes. They seem to leave a lot of fuzz behind, which necessitates cleaning the pipe a second time just to get rid of the fuzz from the first cleaning. This is especially true when cleaning stinger pipes.
Have any of you had similar experience, and/or what brand of pipe cleaners do you find work best?
|
|
|
|
Post by roadsdiverged on Aug 28, 2018 19:30:56 GMT -5
I like my B.J. Longs. The Mac Barens that SP has sent with my last few orders have left too much fuzz behind.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2018 19:37:17 GMT -5
Roy +1 ^^^^^^^^^^^ B J Longs I’ve used for years with no issues. Both the smooth and bristle. Good luck👍
|
|
|
|
Post by LSUTigersFan on Aug 28, 2018 21:24:58 GMT -5
I went to B J Longs a while back, and I don't see myself switching anytime soon. I am very happy with them.
|
|
|
|
Post by peteguy on Aug 28, 2018 21:38:49 GMT -5
 They are always in stock at any online retailer. Not difficult to find.
|
|
|
|
Post by unknownpipesmoker on Aug 28, 2018 21:41:17 GMT -5
I was using the ones that have little metal bristles mixed in with the soft ones but I think those were damaging my briar.
So now I just stick to dills. When I need an extra oomph to clean my pipes I use rum with the cleaners.
|
|
|
|
Post by monbla256 on Aug 28, 2018 21:46:25 GMT -5
B.J. Longs for smooth and Dills for bristle, Been using these for years and have had no "fuzzy" problems.  |
|
|
|
Post by unknownpipesmoker on Aug 28, 2018 21:49:04 GMT -5
B.J. Longs for smooth and Dills for bristle, Been using these for years and have had no "fuzzy" problems. I think dills sell both. Or maybe I got my cleaners mixed up haha. I don't know they're smooth white things |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2018 21:53:11 GMT -5
B.J. Longs for smooth and Dills for bristle, Been using these for years and have had no "fuzzy" problems. I think dills sell both. Or maybe I got my cleaners mixed up haha. I don't know they're smooth white things The last batch of Dills that were sent to me had serious lint issues, not what they use to be. |
|
|
|
Post by Dramatwist on Aug 29, 2018 0:15:39 GMT -5
...currently using some called "Zen" from Amazon. They are efficient, but difficult to hang on to because of the stiff bristles...
|
|
|
|
Post by trailboss on Aug 29, 2018 2:26:13 GMT -5
Jiminks uses chickenfeathers...kinda like how gun owners use a boresnake to clean the barrel. At the rate he smokes, what is a nominal cost to us for pipe cleaners, represents a major expense.
BJ longs works well for me, glad i bought a boatload when the pipeguys liquidated the business.
|
|
|
|
Post by Legend Lover on Aug 29, 2018 4:43:48 GMT -5
I haven't a clue which brand I use but I find them excellent. I must have a look when I get back from the North coast and find out.
There can an be a small bit of fluff left behind but I blow that out before reassembly.
|
|
|
|
Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 29, 2018 7:36:50 GMT -5
B J Long for me. I order 50 packs at a time as I don't like to be without them. I clean a pipe with a bit of Crown Royal after every smoke. Love my pipes.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2018 8:34:17 GMT -5
I haven't a clue which brand I use but I find them excellent. I must have a look when I get back from the North coast and find out. There can an be a small bit of fluff left behind but I blow that out before reassembly. Get yourself some B J Longs smooth pipe cleaners for the stem and some bristle cleaners for the draft hole...you’ll be a happy man...no lint issues 👍. After each use I use a piece of paper towel and clean the chamber, another small piece rolled up to clean what’s inside the shank....it gets nasty in there!! |
|
|
|
Post by McWiggins on Aug 29, 2018 9:05:55 GMT -5
I just use cheap pipe cleaners from Zen I get off of Amazon real cheap. After use I get one or two small stray pieces of lint and with a light but quick blow, its gone.
|
|
|
|
Post by monbla256 on Aug 29, 2018 11:50:00 GMT -5
I think dills sell both. Or maybe I got my cleaners mixed up haha. I don't know they're smooth white things The last batch of Dills that were sent to me had serious lint issues, not what they use to be. I get mine at my local Walgreens and have not found any lint problems. |
|
|
|
Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Aug 29, 2018 13:31:20 GMT -5
I get these at my local BM and had not a bit of trouble out of them  |
|
|
|
Post by Legend Lover on Aug 29, 2018 14:26:31 GMT -5
I get these at my local BM and had not a bit of trouble out of them That's all folks. |
|
flybypipe
Full Member
Posts: 547
Favorite Pipe: Anything from MM
Favorite Tobacco: SPC Yakima Valley
Location:
|
Post by flybypipe on Aug 29, 2018 14:31:34 GMT -5
I get these at my local BM and had not a bit of trouble out of them That's all folks. Ouch! Legend is in his punny place. |
|
|
|
Post by Legend Lover on Aug 29, 2018 14:51:02 GMT -5
Ouch! Legend is in his punny place. What can I say... |
|
|
|
Post by trailboss on Aug 29, 2018 15:33:52 GMT -5
I think that it was Ron that said he had seen bristle cleaners cause gouges in the Briar... since I heard that, I bought some nylon bristle pipe cleaners... with Everclear, they do a good job down in the cesspool of the pipe.
|
|
|
|
Post by morallynomadic on Sept 1, 2018 19:18:49 GMT -5
Also I haven't seen anyone point out that if you run the pipe cleaners through pinched fingers a couple times before running them through your pipe you can eliminate much of the loose fuzz on them.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2018 19:22:39 GMT -5
I get these at my local BM and had not a bit of trouble out of them I’ve also used this brand when it was more readily available....never an issue with lint👍 I liked them because they’re a bit thicker with cotton then the B J Longs. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2018 19:24:49 GMT -5
Also I haven't seen anyone point out that if you run the pipe cleaners through pinched fingers a couple times before running them through your pipe you can eliminate much of the loose fuzz on them. Excellent point👍 I do run mine gently between two fingers prior. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2018 1:35:38 GMT -5
Another fan of B J Long pipe cleaners here. No complaints. 👍
|
|
rmb
Full Member
Posts: 646
First Name: Ryan
Favorite Pipe: Currently an IMP meerschaum cutty that may or may not be rose colored.
Favorite Tobacco: English/Balkan
Location:
|
Post by rmb on Sept 2, 2018 11:53:14 GMT -5
B J Long all the way. Usually pick up 100 packs on Amazon and buy the bristle or extra absorbent as needed at a B&M.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2018 9:50:21 GMT -5
Blitz pipe cleaners. Smokingpipes has them. Swiss quality. No shedding. Stiffer wire.
|
|
|
|
Post by mwps70 on Nov 19, 2018 12:07:12 GMT -5
Also I haven't seen anyone point out that if you run the pipe cleaners through pinched fingers a couple times before running them through your pipe you can eliminate much of the loose fuzz on them. Exactly. It pretty eliminates the problem with most pipe cleaners. |
|
|
|
Post by smellthehatfirst on Nov 19, 2018 12:53:31 GMT -5
I think dills sell both. Or maybe I got my cleaners mixed up haha. I don't know they're smooth white things The last batch of Dills that were sent to me had serious lint issues, not what they use to be. Dill's moved production to China.
All of the "straight" B.J. Longs are still made in Rochester, NY. (Tapers are made in Taiwan.)
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2018 14:50:05 GMT -5
I’ve found that all brands of cleaners suck in their own special way, so I just use whatever I can find for cheap. Currently that is bulk BJ Longs from Amazon.
|
|
