New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart

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Originally Posted by qsalinas

Hi there,
I have a question for you guys.

My father gave me some of his old pipes from the late 70's early 80's and I was wondering if these pipes are still good to use? They have NOT been used in about 25-30 years.
I have never smoked tabacco out of a pipe before but I'm interested in getting into it but wasn't sure if these old pipes were still any good.

Thanks in advance...

Yes they still are good to use. Depending on condition, all you may need to do wipe them off and apply a little carnauba wax on the outside. Or they may need a little more work: Bowl reaming, 151 rum damp salt or cotton ball sterilizing of the bowl, stem oxidation removal, etc.etc....
Pictures of the pipes would be helpful.

[qsalinas]

Pictures of the pipes would be helpful.[/quote]

Thanks and will post pics ASAP. The pipes look good on the outside not sure about the inside.