Quote Originally Posted by Branzig View Post
It's a tough job, but someone has to do it

I am guessing you read it at Pipesmagazine. There is a guy over there that posted a huge expose regarding using ash from his fireplace. A lot of people claim it is way harder and stronger than using tobacco ash. I have never done it myself...
Yep, I think that was it. I have yet to try any kind of pipe mud yet. I want to whip up some to try to shape the bottom of my cobs.