Wizard
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Posts: 443
First Name: Angel
Favorite Pipe: Stanwell HCA Churchwarden Calabash Rustic, and Peterson Irish Harp with the sterling silver band and black and brown marble stem. And my 8 churchwardens Wizard pipes
Favorite Tobacco: Burley and Latakia blends.
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Post by Wizard on Sept 6, 2019 11:53:45 GMT -5
A newbie question. I have cleaned both a briar and a cob with alcohol soaked pipes cleaners & Q- tips. It seems to be a good cleaning with the cleaners starting out black then slowly turning white again. My question is: is it a safe thing to do for my briars & cobs? Thank you 🧙🏼♂️
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Post by Darin on Sept 6, 2019 12:27:56 GMT -5
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Post by mgtarheel on Sept 6, 2019 12:30:46 GMT -5
I guess my question is What kind of alcohol are you talking about? I use "Everclear" for cleaning. It is 151 proof and I have had no problems with it.
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Post by peteguy on Sept 6, 2019 13:52:00 GMT -5
Drink as much alcohol as you want when cleaning your pipes. Err wait, I read the title wrong I think.
Good to go on Briars and Cobs. Meerschaum is iffy.
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Wizard
Junior Member
Posts: 443
First Name: Angel
Favorite Pipe: Stanwell HCA Churchwarden Calabash Rustic, and Peterson Irish Harp with the sterling silver band and black and brown marble stem. And my 8 churchwardens Wizard pipes
Favorite Tobacco: Burley and Latakia blends.
Location:
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Post by Wizard on Sept 6, 2019 14:01:56 GMT -5
I guess my question is What kind of alcohol are you talking about? I use "Everclear" for cleaning. It is 151 proof and I have had no problems with it. I used Isopropyl 50% on one briar & one cob. 🧙🏼♂️ |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 6, 2019 14:06:17 GMT -5
If isopropyl, use 91%
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 6, 2019 14:29:18 GMT -5
I love a good ipa.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 6, 2019 15:02:05 GMT -5
Rum and vodka is good, too.
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Post by william on Sept 6, 2019 15:10:48 GMT -5
What Walt ( pepesdad1) said above. I have used cognac on my briar pipes for years. I do not want anything in my pipe that I would not put directly in my mouth. And I generally take a bit internally when I clean pipes just because I can.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 6, 2019 15:17:00 GMT -5
What Walt ( pepesdad1) said above. I have used cognac on my briar pipes for years. I do not want anything in my pipe that I would not put directly in my mouth. And I generally take a bit internally when I clean pipes just because I can. You've gotta clean your insides too. |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 6, 2019 19:06:40 GMT -5
Drink as much alcohol as you want when cleaning your pipes. Err wait, I read the title wrong I think. Good to go on Briars and Cobs. Meerschaum is iffy.That is the conventional wisdom, but for myself if I use moistened pipe cleaner, not dripping and do a quick in and out through the airway, it is a sure way to clean things up, not necessary or advised in the Meerschaum bowl...But, I have lightly swabbed a Meer bowl with an Everclear moistened paper towel. If you use Everclear, this is a nice option as alcohol drips on a finish can remove the wax on the exterior be it Briar or Meerschaum, and Everclear is no friend to Ebonite/ Vulcanite. thebriarpatchforum.com/thread/2331/handy-option-everclear-application |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 6, 2019 19:59:41 GMT -5
I used Everclear for cleaning my pipes. Alcohol is an excellent solvent. At 190 proof, some care is indicated. Everclear dries quickly but watch out for the liquid!
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Wizard
Junior Member
Posts: 443
First Name: Angel
Favorite Pipe: Stanwell HCA Churchwarden Calabash Rustic, and Peterson Irish Harp with the sterling silver band and black and brown marble stem. And my 8 churchwardens Wizard pipes
Favorite Tobacco: Burley and Latakia blends.
Location:
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Post by Wizard on Sept 7, 2019 20:34:18 GMT -5
I guess my question is What kind of alcohol are you talking about? I use "Everclear" for cleaning. It is 151 proof and I have had no problems with it. I used Isopropyl 50% on one briar & one cob. 🧙🏼♂️ I notice a lot of you guys use a 99% - 190% isopropyl or an everclear Alcohol on your pipes, but not 50%. So until I can buy some everclear 190%, I assume I am not damaging my pipes. Is that right? 🧙🏼♂️ |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2019 20:50:02 GMT -5
Your doing okay and if your pipe taste good to you . . .your doing okay.
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Wizard
Junior Member
Posts: 443
First Name: Angel
Favorite Pipe: Stanwell HCA Churchwarden Calabash Rustic, and Peterson Irish Harp with the sterling silver band and black and brown marble stem. And my 8 churchwardens Wizard pipes
Favorite Tobacco: Burley and Latakia blends.
Location:
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Post by Wizard on Sept 7, 2019 20:57:24 GMT -5
Your doing okay and if your pipe taste good to you . . .your doing okay. Thank you for saying that.🙂 I’ll order some everclear on line (just looked it up) next week. 🧙🏼♂️ |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 8, 2019 5:19:37 GMT -5
I bought a bottle of Everclear at a grocery store awhile back, an older guy that was dressed far nicer than the job was generally done, bagged my bottle of Everclear for me as the cashier rung me up.
He looked at the bottle, then at me... his face said it all “You loser!”.
😝
Had I been thinking quickly, I would have said “Best bang for the brain”.
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Wizard
Junior Member
Posts: 443
First Name: Angel
Favorite Pipe: Stanwell HCA Churchwarden Calabash Rustic, and Peterson Irish Harp with the sterling silver band and black and brown marble stem. And my 8 churchwardens Wizard pipes
Favorite Tobacco: Burley and Latakia blends.
Location:
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Post by Wizard on Sept 8, 2019 16:13:13 GMT -5
I bought a bottle of Everclear at a grocery store awhile back, an older guy that was dressed far nicer than the job was generally done, bagged my bottle of Everclear for me as the cashier rung me up. He looked at the bottle, then at me... his face said it all “You loser!”. 😝 Had I been thinking quickly, I would have said “Best bang for the brain”. I don’t drink alcohol, but if I did, it would be a nice wine. I have tried some wines & liked them many years ago, but it made me act a bit nutty/crazy so I don’t drink it. lol 😜🤪🧙🏼♂️ |
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