I custom made some tools to scrape out any heavy build-up, then I use coarse salt and alcohol to make it all pretty.What do you people use to clean your pieces? I use dry rice and methylated spirits then shake it. Cleans the grit pretty well and I have both of the things in my house most the time.
I am sure this was my DS policy too.. they gave me about 5 pipes all were in dire need of a soak.. one black pipe turned out to be clear.. it's my fav too and it needs cleaning now.. but I can still draw air so she's just building up flavor.When it's hard to draw till it's warmed up, and then only when I can hear the resin gurgling when I take a deep hit.....
Seasoning the pipe, like you season a good cast iron skillet? LOL, sounds good to me.I am sure this was my DS policy too.. they gave me about 5 pipes all were in dire need of a soak.. one black pipe turned out to be clear.. it's my fav too and it needs cleaning now.. but I can still draw air so she's just building up flavor.
hoping you only use that pipe 1-2 x's in 6 mo's or damn that would taste like concentrated bong water..once every six months to never. i boil my bowl in a pan with water , take the pipe out and add 4 scoops of lemon tea from liptons and enjoy after i strain all the resin out.