Dennis:<br><br>If you give the stems a very light coat of pipe wax, they will stay black a lot longer.<br><br>DMR...
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dennismatchett
Apr 4, 2001 6:58 pm
This is dennis and I really appreciate the reponse to my question. Tried the household bleach method this morning, but I left them in the bleach for only 3 ...
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Tabacum
Apr 4, 2001 6:35 pm
Which brings up another question... what is the easiest way to clean the tar off the wind cap? I was just noticing that my cap was developing quite a "cake" on...
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BrJoel
Apr 4, 2001 3:15 pm
As some of the others have said, when using a wind-screen, it is best to use a less valuable pipe; as some damage is innevitable.<br><br>I drive a taxi 10-12...
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skullpipe
Apr 4, 2001 7:48 am
I tried the bleach method "ONCE"!!!! It made things worse than they were. It discolored the stem (vulcanite) so bad that I had to have it professionaly buffed ...
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arpdiane
Apr 4, 2001 12:50 am
chris,<br> i own a couple of the lower price ranged wileys ($125 or so) and have found them to be a couple of my favorite smokes. i find that the air draw ...
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rebekkahdemere
Apr 4, 2001 12:50 am
arpdiane:<br><br>Yeah, you’re right. A wind cap is better than nothing. But my experience is that they are not a complete protection, especially in very ...
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arpdiane
Apr 4, 2001 12:43 am
i suggest you take them to your local tobaccanist and let him/her buff them. i have done this often and never been charged for the service....
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rebekkahdemere
Apr 4, 2001 12:41 am
The Pipes Digest webpage notes that "An overnight soak in household bleach will turn your stems black again, but you should be careful to cover any stem logos ...
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arpdiane
Apr 4, 2001 12:40 am
i was at the Masters Golf Tourn. practice rounds today smoking a new Il Ceppo that my wife got me for our anniversary. i used a wind cap on it as i almost ...
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arpdiane
Apr 4, 2001 12:30 am
welcome back Michael<br><br>arp...
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drdottle
Apr 4, 2001 12:11 am
Has anyone tried using the chlorine bleach method of removing oxidation from stems? I hear some of the guys swear by it. I have been meaning to try it with an...
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rebekkahdemere
Apr 3, 2001 11:50 pm
Dennis:<br><br>I have had mixed results using toothpaste as a polish. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. I also have used an extra-fine rubbing...
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dennismatchett
Apr 3, 2001 11:27 pm
new member posting for the first time. hello all. question, haven't smoked these two pipes of mine for 8 years, and the stems or bits as you might call them...
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rebekkahdemere
Apr 3, 2001 9:42 pm
John:<br> I used to use a wind cap (or whatever you call it) a couple of decades ago when I worked on the water. If I got stuck with nightwatch on deck, it ...
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johncrypt
Apr 3, 2001 9:25 pm
Hello all. I've recently been wondering about wind caps (or shields, or hats, or whatever the heck they are called, although I'm pretty sure that neither ...
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abjectpoet
Apr 3, 2001 8:01 pm
Welcome back, Michael! We all missed your presence on the message boards and at the chat. I'm sorry to hear about your uncle's illness; I hope his condition...
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pipeart38555
Apr 3, 2001 5:31 pm
Marc,<br><br>Congratulations on your new Don Carlos. If you enjoy yours half as much as I enjoy mine, you'll be a very happy pipe smoker indeed! What I ...
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bigjfk_2000
Apr 3, 2001 5:50 am
This is my first post, am a new member. This club as been a help in developing my affection for tobacco. There are a lot of very knowledgable people, and has...
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mel_cates
Apr 3, 2001 12:36 am
Good to hear from you again Michael. Sorry to hear about your uncle. Looking forward to chatting with you again soon.<br><br>Mel...
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barley_shpc
Apr 2, 2001 9:11 pm
Marc,<br><br>I'm glad I helped you get in touch with Tarek. I've purchased a few pipes from him and have been happy with each transaction.<br><br>I hope to...
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drdottle
Apr 2, 2001 7:47 pm
Good to hear from you Michael!! We were concerned about you and this club just isn't the same without your energy! Sorry to hear about your uncle. I do hope ...
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boaz1381
Apr 2, 2001 12:11 pm
Bob.<br><br> Thanks for the info. <br><br>Chris...
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TBomb5653
Apr 2, 2001 4:56 am
Christopher,<br>I've owned two Wiley's. One was a Gallean that drew poorly and was like a rock, but the other one.... The other one was a signature series, I ...
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haremscarum
Apr 2, 2001 2:09 am
Sorry for the missing person act but I was in<br>California with my uncle who has a bad case of lung cancer<br>so my little world is mixed around a little ...
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boaz1381
Apr 1, 2001 10:02 pm
Hello members.<br><br> Well, I took the plunge today and purchased a Wiley. Smokes dry and sweet(so far, still breaking in). What was exceptional about these...
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ssunrise165
Apr 1, 2001 4:12 pm
Hey ehawk,<br><br>Here are blends I've tried in my order of preference:<br><br>Frog Morton: Quite nice and a smooth smoke. Too sweet (casing?) for my tastes....
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sjsangimino
Apr 1, 2001 2:30 pm
ehawk69,<br><br>My search for an English blend that I would enjoy took months. I finally figured out that I didn't like the taste of orientals, but really ...
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mel_cates
Apr 1, 2001 1:09 pm
What a great turnout we had at the chat last night. Tim, it was nice to meet you. Glad you stopped by. We usually have members from the East coast and the West...
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drdottle
Apr 1, 2001 12:32 pm
Hi ehawk, well, it depends from whence you come. If you are coming from aromatics, you might want to try Frog Morton. Many consider it a "crossover blend" ie,...
