Is a screen not needed for a pipe?

[ICBINR]

I just got my first pipe :dance:

Im tired of using everyone elses, so yea.

I've never seen someone use a screen in a pipe, but can it be used, or does anyone do that?

[Capt. Carl]

YES

[Stoner Shadow Wolf]

i prefer screens in pipes, so as not to inhale the ashes.

[lateralus]

It's a matter of preference. A screen is necessary when using very small pieces of bud, or shake, etc. Personally, I usually just toss nugs in the bowl, so it doesn't matter. It's up to you.

[OzzyOz]

Yes
you'll regret it if you don't
and they don't cost much
just go to a headshop (smoke shop) and buy one... either that or use the greatest invention ever, The internet to find your smoking accessories

[hempy]

Screens in metal pipes are fine.. Screens in glass pipes will scratch the glass and the life of the glass pipe will depreciate.
~peace~

[flamingskullballs]

i usually use them in a metal pipe...

but in a glass pipse, i prefer not to...just take in the smoke gently...many screens get all nasty, and then you have to suck harder like a whore trying to get a damn hit...

if your smoking shake, or ground up bud etc...use a screen...

my pot is usually just barely cleaned, just taken the big stems and beaners out...then i maybe break a nugget in half or something, and toss er in...

[lateralus]

i usually use them in a metal pipe...

but in a glass pipse, i prefer not to...just take in the smoke gently...many screens get all nasty, and then you have to suck harder like a whore trying to get a damn hit...

if your smoking shake, or ground up bud etc...use a screen...

my pot is usually just barely cleaned, just taken the big stems and beaners out...then i maybe break a nugget in half or something, and toss er in...Same same same and same.

[ICBINR]

Cool thanks.

The pipe is glass btw

Do u recommend a glass screen, or would that scratch the pipe?

[Oneironaut]

You can get special glass screens for glass pipes that won't scratch them, for about $3 at the most. Just ask the guy at the head shop and he'll know what you're talking about.

[hempy]

Glass pipes have a small hole. Just fill hole up with a piece of bud and load the rest.
Once the pipe is broke in the bud will stay in bowl... Although I have a friend that insist on keeping his bowl clean from burnt flavors.
~peace~

[lateralus]

Glass pipes have a small hole. Just fill hole up with a piece of bud and load the rest.
Once the pipe is broke in the bud will stay in bowl... Although I have a friend that insist on keeping his bowl clean from burnt flavors.
~peace~It's true. I don't clean glass pieces. After awhile, they build up enough resin so you're never dry. That hole gets smaller and smaller, and the need for a screen lessens and lessens.

[heavymetal101]

actually it depends on how big the whole in your pipe. if the holes is pretty big to where ashes could fall through then yea, use a screen. but if it's a small hole dont bother beucase it'll just make it harder to hit

[heavymetal101]

umm and just so you people know, just take out the screen when it starts to get clogged and burn it with a lighter for a little while. then just brush it off and the shit should just fall. thats how I do it. but you could just dip it in acetone or boiling water. whatever you think will get it clean. and you can buy screens for like 20 for a $1. or i can. lol

also HEMPY you are dead wrong about how screens hurt pipes. I've had this one glass pipe since I started smokin and I've always used a screen in it. becuase the hole is too big and it spits through.

[flamingskullballs]

a buddy of mine used to always use screens...then we didnt hang out for about 2 months...then i smoke with him, figuring that it would be clogged as hell (like usual), and i hit that fucker hard...knowing what to expect...

...

morale of the story: always suck softly at first, you never know when your friend will go screenless, leaving you with a mouth full of burning pot, and black teeth

[mellow mood]

best in my opinion is glass pipes

[tribute to me]

In my opinion it depends on the pipe. The one I have right now doesn't need a screen at all, and I have never inhaled ashes. This pipe isn't even meant for smoking out of! It is like a little WOODEN santa's village pipe. Weird. I have to get rid of it because the whole bowl is black :o\. Yes I know I should have use tin foil...
ANYWAY um yep, depends on the pipe.

[heavymetal101]

In my opinion it depends on the pipe. The one I have right now doesn't need a screen at all, and I have never inhaled ashes. This pipe isn't even meant for smoking out of! It is like a little WOODEN santa's village pipe. Weird. I have to get rid of it because the whole bowl is black :o\. Yes I know I should have use tin foil...
ANYWAY um yep, depends on the pipe.
I got a wood pipe that my friend got me from Jamaca and it hit perfect until I sort of ripped the end off. lol I disnt mean too though

also they guy at my headshop said thats it's very unhealthy to smoke out of a metal pipes becuase there is very small peice's of metal that go into your lungs so from there it enters your blood stream. and if you get too much iron or whatever in your blood it can seriously hurt you. but you would have to only smoke out a metal pipe for a really long time. like it's really not good for a metal pipe to be the main thing you smoke out of

[hempy]

umm and just so you people know, just take out the screen when it starts to get clogged and burn it with a lighter for a little while. then just brush it off and the shit should just fall. thats how I do it. but you could just dip it in acetone or boiling water. whatever you think will get it clean. and you can buy screens for like 20 for a $1. or i can. lol

also HEMPY you are dead wrong about how screens hurt pipes. I've had this one glass pipe since I started smokin and I've always used a screen in it. becuase the hole is too big and it spits through.


No, metal against glass will scratch it. And will cause it to not live as long.
I live in the land of glass blowers... Trust me I get lectured about glass handlings all the time but they still give me free glass. lol