New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart

[Nick]

I'm not an old fart at almost 22 but I've been smoking a pipe since I was old enough to buy one so I guess that qualifies me.

Originally Posted by Curly Cut

pipe guardian case from mr. bundles.
http://www.mrbundles.com/product_inf...oducts_id/1491

That thing is awesome!

[Nick]

It looks just like a hard pistol case, hell I got some of those.

As do I, its the inserts that make the difference!

[Curly Cut]

What's the best way to get rid of oxidation from stems without having to buy a buffer?
sandpaper; toothpaste; gloss over it with olive oil; only have lucite stems?

[TheRealBonger]

Magic eraser worked really well on my pipe. those things are amazing to have around the house

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by Curly Cut

What's the best way to get rid of oxidation from stems without having to buy a buffer?
sandpaper; toothpaste; gloss over it with olive oil; only have lucite stems.

Answering your own questions? You are obviously a qualified Old Fart. Duly noted and registered, along with the Kid. Welcome new Old Farts. Thanks for bringing your experience to newbloids with pesky questions.

Mister Moo (Dan)
Root
Slow Triathlete
Sr Mike
DubInTheDam
Neuromancer
Nick (Kid Pipe)
Curly Cut

[Nick]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Answering your own questions? You are obviously a qualified Old Fart. Duly noted and registered, along with the Kid. Welcome new Old Farts. Thanks for bringing your experience to newbloids with pesky questions.

Mister Moo (Dan)
Root
Slow Triathlete
Sr Mike
DubInTheDam
Neuromancer
Nick (Kid Pipe)
Curly Cut

Are you talking about me.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by Nick

Are you talking about me.

I'm afraid so, Nick. At 22 you're well qualified to be an Instructor Old Fart but I'm going to call you The Kid or Kid Pipe. With all due respect. Unless it bothers you - in which case, you don't have to be The Kid. This is a cordial thread and there's no way I'll tag you with a (Quick) Nick Name you don't fancy.

[Curly Cut]

damn, i had a real question, too.
bunch a VD carryin harry tongued pipe smokers.

Originally Posted by TheRealBonger

Magic eraser worked really well on my pipe. those things are amazing to have around the house

I didn't have as good as luck with the magic eraser as I thought I would have, based on the recommendations from everybody. It somewhat worked, but still left behind quite a bit. If I would have worked them more then I did I fear I would have removed too much stem material. Not to mention you still have to buff them backup afterwards somehow as they will be pretty dull from the magic eraser.

I think in the end a buffer is going to be called for. Only thing I am still having trouble with on the restoration processes is stems.

[Curly Cut]

i HAD magic erasers, but wifey thought it best to use them on the dang kitchen sinks.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by Curly Cut

damn, i had a real question, too.
bunch a VD carryin harry tongued pipe smokers.

You are so full of it. You already KNOW the answer to the VD geological hairy tongue question, too. It is wrong to keep asking questions you already know the answer to. Besides, you're hear to ANSWER the hairy tongue pipe smoker VD questions, not ASK them. Jee-zoe. Do you need a manual on this?

They ax - you answer.

Who put you up to this? The Kid?

[Mister Moo]

I like the Micro-Mesh abrasive cloth-backed paper that Smarvy set me up with. It will scour and polish vulcanite, lucite, glass - everything. Great stuff. Never had the good luck with Magic Eraser that others talk about.

http://www.amazon.com/MICRO-MESH-SAN...ef=pd_sim_hi_1

[Curly Cut]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

abrasive cloth-backed paper that Smarvy set me up with. They will scour and polish vulcanite, lucite, glass - everything.

where for art thou found?

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by Curly Cut

where for art thou found?

I added a link but, if you like, I'll send you some samples to try. You may prefer the foam backed stuff - I have the cloth. The cloth is very washable, soft and bendy - nothing like sandpaper - but the foam stuff might be easier to handle.

[Curly Cut]

thx for yet another offer, dan, but you've give me enough already.

[Nick]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

I'm afraid so, Nick. At 22 you're well qualified to be an Instructor Old Fart but I'm going to call you The Kid or Kid Pipe. With all due respect. Unless it bothers you - in which case, you don't have to be The Kid. This is a cordial thread and there's no way I'll tag you with a (Quick) Nick Name you don't fancy.

HAHA that's fine with me, I am a man of few nicknames and always welcome another.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by Nick

HAHA that's fine with me, I am a man of few nicknames and always welcome another.

Kid Pipe it is, then.

Any pipe/tobak questions for an Old Fart out there, people? We don't have all day.

I had a question (I am aplologizing now for the cross posting) how long do sealed cans/tins of tobacco usually keep for???? Where I live it is so dry I usually end up pitching most of it before i can smoke it.