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Kerley0319
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First Name: Kevin
Favorite Pipe: My J Everett slightly bent pot.
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Help Oct 31, 2019 15:47:31 GMT -5 via mobile Ronv69 likes this

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Post by Kerley0319 on Oct 31, 2019 15:47:31 GMT -5

In of my pipes im almost unable to draw through the mouthpeice, its obstructed somehow and is like trying to drink a milkshake. However, when i run a pipe cleaner through it nothing comes out? Ive tried numerous pipe cleaners and even dabbing one in alcohol and then running it thru, ive tried running water thru it.. No luck. Any ideas?

Penzaholic Full Member Posts: 537 First Name: Marty Favorite Pipe: Aaron Beck Freehand Favorite Tobacco: Latakia Location:	Help Oct 31, 2019 16:31:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Penzaholic on Oct 31, 2019 16:31:06 GMT -5 So the restriction is just in the stem portion? The pipe/bowl side is free and clear?
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pepesdad1 Pro Member Posts: 11,771 First Name: Walt Favorite Pipe: RdPipes Favorite Tobacco: "old" Condor, VaPers, Lakelands Location:	Help Oct 31, 2019 16:33:29 GMT -5 Ronv69 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 31, 2019 16:33:29 GMT -5 If it is in the stem...probably pipe cleaner "fluff"...use a piece of straight wire to push it on through.

Kerley0319 Full Member Posts: 747 First Name: Kevin Favorite Pipe: My J Everett slightly bent pot. Favorite Tobacco: Well - I like it all. Tobacco that tastes like tobacco mainly, hints of other stuff is okay but I like it to be authentic tasting. Location:	Help Oct 31, 2019 17:34:09 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Kerley0319 on Oct 31, 2019 17:34:09 GMT -5 Yes its just in the stem, i tried to pull air thru the bowl with the stem pulled off and its wide open. Stem, still like a milkshake.

Cramptholomew Pro Member Posts: 6,373 First Name: Jason Favorite Pipe: Little Rusticated Pot Favorite Tobacco: The kind I smoke in my pipe, and snuff. Location:	Help Oct 31, 2019 19:25:37 GMT -5 via mobile Ronv69 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 31, 2019 19:25:37 GMT -5 Do you have any bristle cleaners?
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Kerley0319 Full Member Posts: 747 First Name: Kevin Favorite Pipe: My J Everett slightly bent pot. Favorite Tobacco: Well - I like it all. Tobacco that tastes like tobacco mainly, hints of other stuff is okay but I like it to be authentic tasting. Location:	Help Oct 31, 2019 19:33:09 GMT -5 via mobile Ronv69, Wolfman, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Kerley0319 on Oct 31, 2019 19:33:09 GMT -5 Large enough for a rifle yes. :/

Cramptholomew Pro Member Posts: 6,373 First Name: Jason Favorite Pipe: Little Rusticated Pot Favorite Tobacco: The kind I smoke in my pipe, and snuff. Location:	Help Oct 31, 2019 20:19:27 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 31, 2019 20:19:27 GMT -5 Bent pipe, or straight?
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Kerley0319
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Posts: 747

First Name: Kevin
Favorite Pipe: My J Everett slightly bent pot.
Favorite Tobacco: Well - I like it all. Tobacco that tastes like tobacco mainly, hints of other stuff is okay but I like it to be authentic tasting.
Location:

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Post by Kerley0319 on Oct 31, 2019 20:28:00 GMT -5

Bent. The stem is also bent. I believe the obstruction is right in the bend, i feel some resistance there sometimes with the cleaner. I thought about boiling the stem but didnt want to change the shape of it at all. Figured id ask yall. As for wire i dont have anything laying around somehow that fits. Not even a paperclip. :/ may have to wait and grab something from work tomorrow.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0 Location:	Help Oct 31, 2019 20:31:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2019 20:31:42 GMT -5 Sound like a stem burr hanging down. Run a rough guitar string threw it a couple of times. Also pick a set of needle files they come in real handy and most of the guys that have been smoking awhile have a set for reason.

monbla256
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Favorite Pipe: Any of my Edwards pipes
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Post by monbla256 on Oct 31, 2019 21:12:34 GMT -5

Take the pipe apart and run one of these thru the stem and thru the bit from the stem end. I use 'em once a month when I'm doing my monthly big clean.
www.smokingpipes.com/accessories/pipe-supplies/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=186261

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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0 Location:	Help Nov 1, 2019 14:22:05 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2019 14:22:05 GMT -5 Don't put it in boiling water, it will turn green. If your going to soak it in cold water, cover in Vaseline or the like, so stem color stays fast.

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Oct 31, 2019 21:12:34 GMT -5 monbla256 said:

Take the pipe apart and run one of these thru the stem and thru the bit from the stem end. I use 'em once a month when I'm doing my monthly big clean.
www.smokingpipes.com/accessories/pipe-supplies/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=186261

With some 151 rum or everclear.

robd Junior Member Posts: 101 Location:	Help Nov 6, 2019 23:31:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by robd on Nov 6, 2019 23:31:14 GMT -5 Hand hold a drill bit . . . a long one . . . and see if you can work it in. Be gentle!