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Post by exbenedict on Feb 7, 2019 15:52:08 GMT -5
So I inherited a bunch of my grandfathers old pipes, and all his briars (3) that were not cracked and damaged beyond repair are in my rotation. I had to get rid of about 10 that were unsalvageable due to excessive overuse and abuse. Now he had two Kirsten pipes, and I have been putting off trying to see if they are salvageable as I know next to nothing about them. I went through the box they were in and he had about 20 bowls that were all black and cracked in half, so those went but he had about three that I think can be cleaned up and brought back to life. Now, my main question is this. Both pipes have corrosion on the outside of the metal parts, and while it;s not too bad, I would like to clean it up as well as possible. What is the best way to get rid of that? Some hard core buffing with something like Brasso? Some soaking then buffing? I have not tried to take them apart yet as I want to get all my ducks in a row and sit down and work on them over a weekend. Any help or a point in the right direction would help. Thanks!
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Post by puffy on Feb 7, 2019 16:28:17 GMT -5
A lot of metal can be cleaned up with 0000 steel,,It's very fine.I don't know though if it's fine enough for your use.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 7, 2019 17:05:44 GMT -5
Any kind of metal polish that's safe for aluminum will work fine.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2019 17:50:08 GMT -5
A lot of metal can be cleaned up with 0000 steel,,It's very fine.I don't know though if it's fine enough for your use. This ^^^^^^^^ plus I use tooth paste and a polish named Tormek, both works wonders👍 |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 7, 2019 17:59:13 GMT -5
 If it’s not too bad sometimes Aluminum foil in a ball will clean it up.
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Post by peteguy on Feb 7, 2019 18:26:42 GMT -5
I sent you a pm. Find a mild soak, like gentle dish soap, and put the metal body and end cap in there for a few days. Make sure it is something that will not mess with the aluminum. To get the end cap off requires some clever methods as they can be a beast. DO NOT USE PLIERS!! Cleaning up the inside is easy after the soak. The outside is pretty straight forward with a polish and steel wool or even just a cloth if the polish is good enough. Bowls and stems are same as any other pipe.
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Post by metalman on Feb 15, 2019 9:38:53 GMT -5
hello this is Doug from DK metal pipes first thing I do with a Kirsten is remove the bowl then I put the the rest of pipe in the freezer. once it is good and cold I quick run it under water and then very carefully push back and forth back and forth on the stem until it frees and comes out of the pipe(sometimes I have to do this twice) then I soak the pipe and grain alcohol for a couple of days.I clean the inside of the pipe with a brass wire brush that they make for cleaning the barrel of guns. to remove the end cap I clamp the pipe in my vice that I line with thick leather so as not to damage the pipe I put a wooden dowel in through the pipe and tap out the end cap. I then have a buffer that I use to buff the outside of the pipe back to a mirror polish shine. hope this helps you out, Doug
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Post by AJ on Feb 15, 2019 12:18:57 GMT -5
hello this is Doug from DK metal pipes first thing I do with a Kirsten is remove the bowl then I put the the rest of pipe in the freezer. once it is good and cold I quick run it under water and then very carefully push back and forth back and forth on the stem until it frees and comes out of the pipe(sometimes I have to do this twice) then I soak the pipe and grain alcohol for a couple of days.I clean the inside of the pipe with a brass wire brush that they make for cleaning the barrel of guns. to remove the end cap I clamp the pipe in my vice that I line with thick leather so as not to damage the pipe I put a wooden dowel in through the pipe and tap out the end cap. I then have a buffer that I use to buff the outside of the pipe back to a mirror polish shine. hope this helps you out, Doug Doug had only become a member for one hour when he started sharing his sage advice. Good on him! I love it when a member jumps right in from the get-go and begins helping fellow members. AJ |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2019 12:43:42 GMT -5
hello this is Doug from DK metal pipes first thing I do with a Kirsten is remove the bowl then I put the the rest of pipe in the freezer. once it is good and cold I quick run it under water and then very carefully push back and forth back and forth on the stem until it frees and comes out of the pipe(sometimes I have to do this twice) then I soak the pipe and grain alcohol for a couple of days.I clean the inside of the pipe with a brass wire brush that they make for cleaning the barrel of guns. to remove the end cap I clamp the pipe in my vice that I line with thick leather so as not to damage the pipe I put a wooden dowel in through the pipe and tap out the end cap. I then have a buffer that I use to buff the outside of the pipe back to a mirror polish shine. hope this helps you out, Doug Doug had only become a member for one hour when he started sharing his sage advice. Good on him! I love it when a member jumps right in from the get-go and begins helping fellow members. AJ AJ, he’s a rare gem, if you have a question he’d gladly help over the phone. Nobody more I trust when it comes to metal pipes👌👍👍 |
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Post by Legend Lover on Feb 15, 2019 17:14:00 GMT -5
hello this is Doug from DK metal pipes first thing I do with a Kirsten is remove the bowl then I put the the rest of pipe in the freezer. once it is good and cold I quick run it under water and then very carefully push back and forth back and forth on the stem until it frees and comes out of the pipe(sometimes I have to do this twice) then I soak the pipe and grain alcohol for a couple of days.I clean the inside of the pipe with a brass wire brush that they make for cleaning the barrel of guns. to remove the end cap I clamp the pipe in my vice that I line with thick leather so as not to damage the pipe I put a wooden dowel in through the pipe and tap out the end cap. I then have a buffer that I use to buff the outside of the pipe back to a mirror polish shine. hope this helps you out, Doug this is gold dust. Thank you for sharing your technique with us. And welcome. |
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Post by metalman on Feb 15, 2019 18:40:48 GMT -5
hello this is Doug from DK metal pipes first thing I do with a Kirsten is remove the bowl then I put the the rest of pipe in the freezer. once it is good and cold I quick run it under water and then very carefully push back and forth back and forth on the stem until it frees and comes out of the pipe(sometimes I have to do this twice) then I soak the pipe and grain alcohol for a couple of days.I clean the inside of the pipe with a brass wire brush that they make for cleaning the barrel of guns. to remove the end cap I clamp the pipe in my vice that I line with thick leather so as not to damage the pipe I put a wooden dowel in through the pipe and tap out the end cap. I then have a buffer that I use to buff the outside of the pipe back to a mirror polish shine. hope this helps you out, Doug this is gold dust. Thank you for sharing your technique with us. And welcome. you're very welcome I hope it helps some people out |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2019 0:07:43 GMT -5
Semichrome metal polish works great on aluminum too.
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Post by Matthew on Feb 16, 2019 20:47:49 GMT -5
Just as a side note,
I use toy pliers,the plastic ones,when working with aluminum
or brass.They will grip without marring the surface.Works with most
bits as well.But only if they are just a bit tight,if they are
down right stuck,I use the freezer method (sans water).
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If it’s not too bad sometimes Aluminum foil in a ball will clean it up.
