Puff Cigar Discussion Forums

parkland1 · 10-01-2009, 04:06 PM

Commander, thanks for your reply. I did try removing it. It does work very well. I know that there are people out there that actually prefer to smoke their pipe without the stinger in there. Is there anything out there that you can use to clean the stinger itself? Just maybe soaking it in some alcohol?

Commander Quan · 10-01-2009, 04:16 PM

Yeah probably, the metal is inert so as long as it's rinsed well afterwords I wouldn't be afraid to use something on it. Mine has a long thin groove along the top so maybe an old toothbrush would work to clean that out.

parkland1 · 10-02-2009, 11:37 AM

Actually worked beautifully. I just dipped the stinger in a tall vial of rum for a few minutes. Then I gave it a quick work-up with an old tooth brush and polisher. No more gunk. Thanks for your help!

StufnPuf · 10-08-2009, 02:11 PM

Would there be any disadvantage to leaving a pipe unwaxed or varnished? Sometimes I really like the look of a pipe that has just been sanded down before waxing. I was wondering if there is any reason to worry about leaving a pipe unfinished? Would it maybe allow the pipe to breath better as well?
Thanks

Vrbas · 10-08-2009, 03:11 PM

What can you tell me about the Christmas Cheer's? I read somewhere that they are aged years before they are sold, is that true? If so, what benefit would result from even MORE aging by ME?

RJpuffs · 10-08-2009, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StufnPuf

Would there be any disadvantage to leaving a pipe unwaxed or varnished? Sometimes I really like the look of a pipe that has just been sanded down before waxing. I was wondering if there is any reason to worry about leaving a pipe unfinished? Would it maybe allow the pipe to breath better as well?
Thanks

Its a matter of choice (and vanity) when it comes to the finish on a pipe. "Natural" or unfinished briar works exactly as well. Note that all pipes will darken with age, the result of combustion within and the tars/oils that are absorbed. Natural pipes will color naturally and gracefully, kinda the whole point of them selling them as such. Some like to rub the (cool) pipe against their snout (sides of nose, specifically, not inside) to coat with nose oil. See a thread by our very own nose oil expert Mr. Moo elsewhere on the forums.

Wax protects the finish, be it stained or natural. And makes it shiny. Wax on a pipe is good, waxing legs good if one is so inclined, otherwise not so good. Waning, bad, regardless.

Oh yes, stain used on a briar pipe is "alcohol" based, NOT varnish. You don't want to be breathing those fumes, nor watch the pipe explode into flames.

Mister Moo · 10-08-2009, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJpuffs

See a thread by our very own nose oil expert Mr. Moo elsewhere...

Cow nose oil is selling on the street for $300/gram if you can find it.

The Savinelli Natural pipes took budget conscious buyers by storm (I guess). A lot of folks bought them and speak VERY highly of them. I've not heard one bad word about the pipes. If you want to try natural there are plenty out there. For example:

Savinelli Naturals Pipe with Vulcanite

(If you get down the road after a while and your tastes, you know, mature, and you want to try some cow nose oil, I'm the connection.)

indigosmoke · 10-08-2009, 06:30 PM

Hey Moo Man,

Would this work?

Mister Moo · 10-08-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indigosmoke

Hey Moo Man,

Would this work?

I'm a Bag Balm man.

Dzrtrat · 10-08-2009, 11:34 PM

Ya Moo but the Udderly Smooth doesn't stain sooooo.

StufnPuf · 10-09-2009, 11:58 AM

Haha Thanks for your replies. I had heard of the nose oil...I've actually used it for a patina on copper. Who knew nose oil could have some many uses?
Its not that I don't like a shiny pipe I just like natural unshiny things too. I like a lot of things flat and wish they would start painting production cars flat black.
I wish I were back in NY I could sneak into the pastures at night and collect me some moosnout oil

cherrymax · 10-10-2009, 06:27 AM

What is "rubbing out" of pipe tobacco?
Why is this done?
What tobacco is this done to?
Does it alter taste?

Questions from a newbie, thanks.

indigosmoke · 10-10-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cherrymax

What is "rubbing out" of pipe tobacco?

Taking a flake of tobacco and breaking it into smaller pieces by placing the flake in the palm of your hand and then rubbing it with your finger or other palm.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cherrymax

Why is this done??

To break the flake into smaller pieces to load into your pipe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cherrymax

What tobacco is this done to?

Flakes for the most part, I believe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cherrymax

Does it alter taste?

I have read that the less you rub out a flake the more intense the flavor. The amount you rub out a tobacco can also control the burn rate.

keenween · 10-10-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indigosmoke

Taking a flake of tobacco and breaking it into smaller pieces by placing the flake in the palm of your hand and then rubbing it with your finger or other palm.

To break the flake into smaller pieces to load into your pipe.

Flakes for the most part, I believe.

I have read that the less you rub out a flake the more intense the flavor. The amount you rub out a tobacco can also control the burn rate.

This is a good answer, but search for some videos on youtube and the visuals make it much more clear. Dubinthedam has a good video on flake tobacco.