Harry
On Jul 30, 2008, at 8:19 PM, Joe H wrote:
> Harry, a vigorous, full cleaning, paying special attention to the
> mortise and draft hole in the bowl will help. After that, if the
> flavor is not totally gone, repeat the cleaning and then stuff a
> cotton ball loosely into the bowl, nest it on some padding so it
> doesn't tilt over and which will alloy you to keep the end of the
> shank above the level of the bowl, then carefully add alcohol until
> the cotton is saturated. If you spill any on the alcohol on the
> finish, wipe it off immediately and set it back in the nest. Leave
> it overnight, remove the cotton, and let it dry at least 24 hours
> before smoking it again.
>
> HTH, Joe
>
> --- On Wed, 7/30/08, Harry Moubray <hmoubray@neo.rr.com> wrote:
>
> From: Harry Moubray <hmoubray@neo.rr.com>
> Subject: [Pipe smokers] I Hate Captain Black!
> To: pipesmokers2@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 2:45 PM
>
> I have a pipe in which I foolishly tried some Captain
> Black. Just one bowl and now the pipe reeks of Capt. Black.
> I want to get that odor and taste out so I can enjoy that
> pipe again. I contacted Scott at piperestore.com and I
> know he has a great reputation, but my budget is a little
> tight right now. Do any of our members out there know how
> to bring this pipe back without spending a lot of money?
> Harry Moubray
>
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