Questions You Thought Were Too Dumb to Ask (Pipes Edition)

[Pugsley]

I've seen them for the 9mm Savinelli pipes.

Here is one I found with Google that looks like it has a pretty good pass through size.
http://www.tobaccopipes.com/savinell...pipe-adapters/

Thanks, I'll have to give those a try. The only one I could find had a 3mm i.d. and a removable stinger. I was looking for at least 4mm. That looks like it might be just what I need.

[Nachman]

Thanks, I'll have to give those a try. The only one I could find had a 3mm i.d. and a removable stinger. I was looking for at least 4mm. That looks like it might be just what I need.

if it turns out to be too small an ID you can always put it in your vise and run a drill bit through it to open it up.

[Emperor Zurg]

Nice.

You'd at least need a Dremel tool. There are plenty of inexpensive diamond bits on the 'bay that will work just fine in a Dremel.
You could score the tube with the corner of a diamond file and then snap it to length but you'd still need the Dremel to smooth out the break I'd think.
I've never tried to whittle thru it by hand. It's pretty hard stuff.

[bluenoser]

Curious as to how many of you smoke a pipe while driving. I've had cigars and cigarettes while driving but curious as to how difficult it is to smoke a bowl while driving down the highway.

[LandonColby]

Curious as to how many of you smoke a pipe while driving. I've had cigars and cigarettes while driving but curious as to how difficult it is to smoke a bowl while driving down the highway.

I smoke while driving quite often. I light my pipe while stopped or before I leave but tamping is easy enough while on the road... and I drive a stick most of the time.

[mooster]

Curious as to how many of you smoke a pipe while driving. I've had cigars and cigarettes while driving but curious as to how difficult it is to smoke a bowl while driving down the highway.

I found it to be too difficult. So I gave up driving.

[tmoran]

Curious as to how many of you smoke a pipe while driving. I've had cigars and cigarettes while driving but curious as to how difficult it is to smoke a bowl while driving down the highway.

The majority of my bowls are smoked while driving. I normally light before heading out, but relights can be a bit tricky, especially while navigating the Capital Beltway . It can do a number on the rim of your pipe if you're not careful. For this reason, I recommend a cob. They are also very easy clenchers, which is of utmost importance to me while driving.

[quo155]

Curious as to how many of you smoke a pipe while driving. I've had cigars and cigarettes while driving but curious as to how difficult it is to smoke a bowl while driving down the highway.

This is how I smoke a pipe more often than not. I find my 30 min drive home from work each day to be the best time (for me) to smoke my pipe. I use a dedicated cob for the truck and smoke whatever I happen to have in there. I'll pack it before driving off and get it lit as I leave, taking time to re-light or tamper as I hit red lights, etc. Then, after about the first 1/3 of my trip, the other 2/3 is highway/country, and my pipe will generally be set to go without needing any attention.

[talltree2011]

How often should I be cleaning my pipes? I have read after every 5-6 bowls, is that accurate? Any tips I should know?

[LandonColby]

How often should I be cleaning my pipes? I have read after every 5-6 bowls, is that accurate? Any tips I should know?

Personal preference I guess. I use a pipe cleaner after every smoke and wipe the bowl out with said pipe cleaner. Clean them out well after every smoke with a pipe cleaner and they will last virtually forever and not need "deep" cleaning. Obviously clean them out if you are noticing a bad/sour taste, but if they continue to smoke well, don't mess with them.