New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by spectrrr

got a question - I got a crapload of old pipes whose stems taste horrible. Plenty of ways to restore... whats the easiest?

If they're not grungy-nasty-oxydized-brown-and-green vulcanite then it's easy. Rout them out with bristle pipecleaners dipped in Everclear (or any other highproof option like 91% isopropyl or vodka). You can clean dried yuk around the buttons with toothpaste or baking soda and a soft toothbrush.

Nasty on the outside vulcanite takes a little more effort. Which is it?