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Post by taiguy66 on Oct 26, 2020 18:09:28 GMT -5
Ok gents... being a newbie I’m throwing this one out. A new pipe arrived today (up until now I’ve been using a Ronaldo Silver Line that’s already been “broken in”) and wondering what is the “best” way to break in a new pipe? I’ve heard some people say “start with half a bowl” and gradually work your way forward building up a sufficient cake. Yes, no, other tried and true methods? Thanks in advance.
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Post by username on Oct 26, 2020 18:55:58 GMT -5
I never did anything special when I broke in a new pipe. But I’ve only been pipe smoking for about 6 years or so.
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chasingembers
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Post by chasingembers on Oct 26, 2020 20:44:47 GMT -5
Ok gents... being a newbie I’m throwing this one out. A new pipe arrived today (up until now I’ve been using a Ronaldo Silver Line that’s already been “broken in”) and wondering what is the “best” way to break in a new pipe? I’ve heard some people say “start with half a bowl” and gradually work your way forward building up a sufficient cake. Yes, no, other tried and true methods? Thanks in advance. Cake isn't neccessary at all. Briar is very dense and burn resistant. Fill that pipe up and smoke it and when finished, dump the contents and wipe out the chamber with a paper towel. You'll build a thin, dense carbon layer with this method, and likely will never have to ream the pipe. |
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Post by puffy on Oct 26, 2020 21:24:39 GMT -5
I would say..Smoke slow the first few bowls..I've actually had some pipes that smoked good from the first bowl.
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chasingembers
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Posts: 1,910
First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
Favorite Tobacco: Black Frigate,Solani Silver Flake, Yenidje Highlander, Angler's Dream, Watch City Slices, Salty Dogs, Mephisto, Ennerdale Flake, Rich Dark Honeydew, 1792 Flake
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Post by chasingembers on Oct 26, 2020 21:27:46 GMT -5
I've actually had some pipes that smoked good from the first bowl. Same.👍 |
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Post by taiguy66 on Oct 26, 2020 22:26:39 GMT -5
Thanks Duane and  , I’ll be sure to do that! Will let you know how it turns out. |
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Post by mrlunting on Oct 27, 2020 3:50:15 GMT -5
Ok gents... being a newbie I’m throwing this one out. A new pipe arrived today (up until now I’ve been using a Ronaldo Silver Line that’s already been “broken in”) and wondering what is the “best” way to break in a new pipe? I’ve heard some people say “start with half a bowl” and gradually work your way forward building up a sufficient cake. Yes, no, other tried and true methods? Thanks in advance. Cake isn't neccessary at all. Briar is very dense and burn resistant. Fill that pipe up and smoke it and when finished, dump the contents and wipe out the chamber with a paper towel. You'll build a thin, dense carbon layer with this method, and likely will never have to ream the pipe. ^^this^^ Also I don't believe in starting with half a bowl crap. Just pack a regular bowl, smoke, dump and repeat. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 27, 2020 3:53:47 GMT -5
I would agree... Load it up and smoke it as normal. That's what I do and I've not noticed any difference.
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Post by taiguy66 on Oct 27, 2020 8:27:44 GMT -5
Thanks again fellas. There’s so much conflicting information out there it’s hard to distinguish what’s “real” and fake news. Glad I went to the source.😁🤛
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 27, 2020 10:46:40 GMT -5
Thanks again fellas. There’s so much conflicting information out there it’s hard to distinguish what’s “real” and fake news. Glad I went to the source.😁🤛 One thing to remember in all of this... Do what works for you! |
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Post by papipeguy on Oct 27, 2020 16:19:54 GMT -5
Yep, no need to make a labor of breaking in a pipe. Load it, light it and love it.
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