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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 17:12:18 GMT -5
Basically I got tired of repairing stems, so about 5 years ago I started using rubber bits. Took some time to get use to, but now I much prefer. On some pipes they fit well, on others they have a tendency to slide and honestly kind of on the thin side. I had to recently purchase a new stem for one of my MM Dagner Design Cob Poker Pipes ( hole through the stem ) and decided to go to Home Depot and find a better material and cut mine to size. The fact is I clench my pipes 95% of the time and my bottom tooth is extremely sharp and can do some serious damage to any stem material. I purchased a 10’ roll of clear tubing for $4.93 from Home Depot. The OD is 1/2” and ID is 3/8”. Even fits your cheaper Cobs, just use a hairdryer to shrink to your liking. They are extremely comfortable and don’t slide......I’m now a much happier piper👌👍👍👍 Below are two examples........PS.....cut with a sharp cleaver knife or razor blade utility knife.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 13, 2018 17:15:54 GMT -5
Great idea. I love hacks like that.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Dec 13, 2018 17:57:42 GMT -5
I was seriously thinking about this the other night. I recently started using my rubber bits again. They take some getting used to but it beats chatter Mark's. I've almost chewed through my 2 cobs.
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Post by haebar on Dec 13, 2018 18:34:12 GMT -5
Thanks for posting; I'm going to try this on my pipes!
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Post by mwps70 on Dec 13, 2018 18:34:19 GMT -5
I have been using tubing for quite a while now. I prefer the feel to my teeth than the rubber and they can fit different style stems. I dip in boiling water for a bit which makes a better cut with scissors. I stretch the piece with the scissors while in the boiling water and they slide right on. They tighten as they cool.  |
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Post by slowroll on Dec 13, 2018 18:46:34 GMT -5
Call me nuts, but I'd rather replace The stem than feel like I have a garden hose in my mouth  |
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Post by peteguy on Dec 13, 2018 19:25:45 GMT -5
Looks way better than the black ones as well!
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Post by peteguy on Dec 13, 2018 19:25:59 GMT -5
Call me nuts, but I'd rather replace The stem than feel like I have a garden hose in my mouth You're nuts. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 19:35:09 GMT -5
Thanks Pete ^^^^^ I needed a laugh👍
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Post by PhantomWolf on Dec 13, 2018 19:39:15 GMT -5
Awesome idea!
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Post by Wolfman on Dec 13, 2018 19:40:50 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing this. This looks like a Saturday morning project.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 13, 2018 19:42:25 GMT -5
I was seriously thinking about this the other night. I recently started using my rubber bits again. They take some getting used to but it beats chatter Mark's. I've almost chewed through my 2 cobs. Nooooooooo! Not the cobs. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 19:44:56 GMT -5
With these rubber tips you’ll never damage another Cob stem. Also, they are very comfortable to bite down on, or gum them to death....lol.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Dec 13, 2018 20:01:38 GMT -5
No worries, I have back ups!
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Post by edward on Dec 13, 2018 20:16:26 GMT -5
There is a video on YouTube where someone uses black heat shrink tape the kind that you used to splice wires together. It comes in different sizes.
Just apply it to the stem use your lighter the heat will shrink it and will form perfectly around the stem, if you need to replace it just cut it off or heat it and it'll split and then apply a new one.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 20:57:10 GMT -5
There is a video on YouTube where someone uses black heat shrink tape the kind that you used to splice wires together. It comes in different sizes. Just apply it to the stem use your lighter the heat will shrink it and will form perfectly around the stem, if you need to replace it just cut it off or heat it and it'll split and then apply a new one. I’ve tried heat shrinkable a few years ago. The material is to thin and it’s possible to still damage a stem...I did on a few. |
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Dec 13, 2018 21:33:47 GMT -5
Looks way better than the black ones as well! Yep, someone is going to dig that post up and come after you. Context be damned  |
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Post by AJ on Dec 13, 2018 21:42:21 GMT -5
Call me nuts, but I'd rather replace The stem than feel like I have a garden hose in my mouth Though desperately needed there’s no way I can tolerate rubber bits. I sincerely wish there was a better solution to protect my pipe stems. AJ |
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Post by priest2705 on Dec 13, 2018 21:55:34 GMT -5
I actually watched a YouTube video of this exact thing this morning. I think I'm gonna head to Home Depot and pick up some tubing to give it a try
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Post by monbla256 on Dec 13, 2018 22:16:02 GMT -5
Having worn full dentures for over 30 years now I don't clench my pipes anymore so thankfully my bits don't get chewed up as much so the need for either rubber or vinyl bit covers is not for me!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 22:31:02 GMT -5
Oh man that is awesome. I go through rubber bits all the time since I'm a clench-er
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Post by slowroll on Dec 13, 2018 22:40:32 GMT -5
What you guys have to do is remember that ya don't chomp on a pipe stem the way you would a cigar |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2018 4:36:39 GMT -5
What you guys have to do is remember that ya don't chomp on a pipe stem the way you would a cigar But I always have, I enjoy it more. Different strokes for different folks👍 |
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