JimK
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"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light".
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First Name: Jim
Favorite Pipe: Canadian
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Post by JimK on Jan 14, 2019 14:32:35 GMT -5
I have two pipes, a briar and a meerschaum that have small pieces of pipe cleaners stuck in them about an inch, or inch and a half (2.54 - 3.81 cm) down the air way. I cannot budge these obstructions for love or money. I've even tried pressurized aerosol gas. No luck. They both have bent stems, and the briar quite radically so. So I'm looking for a pipe repair shop, or craftsman who can help me out and restore these two pipes to use. Thanks.
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 14, 2019 14:43:27 GMT -5
I've used Walker Pipe Repair (Mike Myers). Anything you send him takes a month or two as he has a long queue and is a popular fellow. mike@walkerpiperepair.com
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jan 14, 2019 14:46:19 GMT -5
I've had the same problem...took a piece of leader wire from a fishing tackle box...ran some water down the hole and pushed the leader and fluff on through. Good luck...it sometimes takes a time or two.
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Post by slowroll on Jan 14, 2019 15:16:38 GMT -5
If you have no luck getting them clear, send me a PM. I can probably clear them.
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Post by trailboss on Jan 14, 2019 15:17:14 GMT -5
I've used Walker Pipe Repair (Mike Myers). Anything you send him takes a month or two as he has a long queue and is a popular fellow. mike@walkerpiperepair.com Mike has always solved my problems, he is really good with meers... if it is a newer Meer where a lot of them have narrow airways, he can open them up and give it a new lease on life. www.walkerpiperepair.com/html/fixing_meers.html |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2019 15:49:02 GMT -5
I had a similar issue a few times. I bent opened a paper clip and gently pushed the blockage thru the draft hole. Was an easy fix, good luck.
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Post by monbla256 on Jan 14, 2019 16:09:39 GMT -5
If you can't get it done on your own, Walker Pipe Repair would be thge folks I'd send it to. 
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 14, 2019 18:09:11 GMT -5
I have fixed it couple with thin coat hanger wire. I rounded the cut end with emory cloth to keep it from gouging.
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JimK
Junior Member
"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light".
Posts: 182
First Name: Jim
Favorite Pipe: Canadian
Favorite Tobacco: almost any Virginia/Perique blend
Location:
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Post by JimK on Jan 14, 2019 20:27:57 GMT -5
I had a similar issue a few times. I bent opened a paper clip and gently pushed the blockage thru the draft hole. Was an easy fix, good luck. That was the very first thing I tried. Only succeeded in bending up the paper clip. I think the briar may need a new stem made, as I managed to poke a hole in the top of it with the paper clip when the blockage wouldn't budge. After that, I merely put the meerschaum aside in my pipe rack, deciding to see if I could call in the cavalry, so to speak. |
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Post by peteguy on Jan 14, 2019 21:10:45 GMT -5
Try soaking the stems to see if will loosen up the wad. I have gotten some buggers out before and it took patience and luck.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2019 21:19:05 GMT -5
I had a similar issue a few times. I bent opened a paper clip and gently pushed the blockage thru the draft hole. Was an easy fix, good luck. That was the very first thing I tried. Only succeeded in bending up the paper clip. I think the briar may need a new stem made, as I managed to poke a hole in the top of it with the paper clip when the blockage wouldn't budge. After that, I merely put the meerschaum aside in my pipe rack, deciding to see if I could call in the cavalry, so to speak. I misunderstood, I thought the blockage was in the draft of the briar, not the stem. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jan 14, 2019 21:51:46 GMT -5
Not sure if this is what you used, but to answer the question... here it is Halcyon Wax |
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Post by kbareit on Jan 14, 2019 22:20:20 GMT -5
Not sure if this is what you used, but to answer the question... here it is Halcyon WaxAnswered my question but I think it's in the wrong thread.  |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 15, 2019 0:45:32 GMT -5
Not sure if this is what you used, but to answer the question... here it is Halcyon WaxAnswered my question but I think it's in the wrong thread. Threadsdiverged....  |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jan 15, 2019 6:32:15 GMT -5
Answered my question but I think it's in the wrong thread. Threadsdiverged.... Hahaha Yeh, it was supposed to be in the BBB thread. Apparently I wasnt paying attention to much yesturday |
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