How To Clean A Briar Pipe

The first thing to do is to CAREFULLY separate the stem and bowl.

How to clean a briar pipe. Then swab with alcohol and set aside to dry thoroughly. Use a pipe tool to loosen the tobacco and empty it carefully. This entry was posted on Saturday May 4th 2013 at 415 pm and tagged with briar pipe clean how-to pipe tobacco and posted in do-it-yourself Tobacco Pipe.

I use a 5050 mixture of water and bleach and soak the stem for 15 30 minutes. Disassemble any removable parts of the pipe typically the mouthpiece and any filters. This will clean and dry out your pipe.

It is also during smoking that you will most notice if a more thorough cleaning is in order. Generally cleaning a pipe is best done with some oil olive oil is great and a cloth as we describe at the end. With your choice of liquor or rubbing alcohol wipe down the outside of the stem and the shank the shaft that fits into the briar bowl until your rags or paper towels come away clean.

The last thing you should do to your pipe after you have emptied the bowl of tobacco is run a pipe cleaner though the stem and shank. To eliminate such problems you need to embark on a regimen of regular pipe cleaning and maintenance for your pipes. Rinse and let dry.

Dont remove your bit from the shank unless doing a major cleaning. Attach a buffing wheel to your drill and adjust to the highest speed. How to freshen up a briar pipe.

Dip a regular pipe cleaner in alcohol and run it through the stem from the tenon to the mouthpiece pulling it through. However alcohol and harsh products are best avoided as they can stain the wood varnish. Cleaning your pipe is important.