MM Cob question
 

So I recall reading somewhere that the pine shank inside the bowl should eventually burn off. I was wondering how long does it really take? I thought I had read somewhere that they will burn off in as little as 6 bowls and I know I have way more than 6 bowls in mine and it doesn't even appear to be close to burning away.

How long does it really take for the wood to burn away?

Re: MM Cob question
 

If your tabak is smoking a bit wet then that'll prevent it from burning to, or nearer, the bottom of the pipe (such as any cob will burn to the bottom - mostly the don't). If your pipe ends up with soggy dottle near the bottom try a less moist tobacco or smoke some half bowls to move the process along. Do you still taste burning pine near bowls end?

Most cob shanks char in after 5-10 bowls.

My last two were stellar in less than 10 bowls. Puff on.

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Re: MM Cob question
 

Thanks.

Yes I still get the charred pine flavor. Perhaps I need to limit to half bowls for a while.