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Subject: Pipe Part Correction...

 In the notes on pipe stem re-fitting I spoke of the "ferrule," that is not
the part that I had in mind. What I was refering to is actually the "tenon."
The part which fits into the "ferrule." Hope this didn't cause any confusion.

I also think that where you got crossed up in your "boil in alcohol," was
probably in reference to boiling the inside of the bowl, which is a practice
used to clean out all of the tars "after" you have reamed out excess carbon
deposits. How I do this is take some Isopropyl Alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and
boil it in the microwave for a few seconds, then carefully pour this into the
bowl of the pipe. The pipe should have it's stem removed and should be held
at an angle so that the alcohol doesn't pour out the other end (I sit it in a
cup.) Let this sit in the pipe for about an hour. Pour it out via the shank,
and then swab with bristle pipe cleaners in the shank until they come out as
clean as they go in. And use a rag to twist inside the bowl. Make sure you
don't get any alcohol on the outside of the pipe, the alcohol will remove any
polish or finish.

Steve Banks

[ We should remind our readers NOT to do this if the pipe has any
metal parts! Ever seen a pipe explode? -S. ]


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