Tips for de-charring a bowl?

Doctorossi · 08-18-2011, 01:53 PM

Hi guys,

I've got a solid 2mm+ of char on the inside of my briar pipe's bowl and counting and, while I'm enjoying the cool smoking performance, I'm beginning to notice the real estate shrinkage as I can't pack very much tobacco in anymore. I'd like to remove the bulk of the char layer but, of course, don't want to lose the seasoning. Can anyone recommend a good technique or tool to help me *carefully* open up the pipe?

Dremel?

08-18-2011, 01:53 PM	#1
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Tips for de-charring a bowl? Hi guys, I've got a solid 2mm+ of char on the inside of my briar pipe's bowl and counting and, while I'm enjoying the cool smoking performance, I'm beginning to notice the real estate shrinkage as I can't pack very much tobacco in anymore. I'd like to remove the bulk of the char layer but, of course, don't want to lose the seasoning. Can anyone recommend a good technique or tool to help me carefully open up the pipe? Dremel? __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!