i just got my first (YES!) bowl and it looks like sherlock holmes' pipe....so how exactly do i go about cleaning it?
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i just got my first (YES!) bowl and it looks like sherlock holmes' pipe....so how exactly do i go about cleaning it?
q-tips, rubbing alcohol and salt.
Before I did that I would scrape out as much of the resin (the black stuff) as I could and smoke it. It makes for a nice treat on top of a bowl or even on it's own when I don't have any weed.
scrape the pipe first get as much resin out as u can ...u can smoke this ..leave it aside ..then boilin water an pipe cleaner or use a long thin tube an pass it down the pipe till clear
thats wat i do an its always been a good toke :cool:
yeah just tie it to a piece of string and boil some water (more like simmering because if its glass it will break) then dip the pipe into the water. Let sit for 30 sec-1 min (but dont touch the bottom) the take out and repeat.
id scrape the resin and smoke it. im stoned so spellin might be off. and then i would soak your piece in rubbin alcohol over night. clean as hell in the mornin.
seems like sound info..after extracting the resin,,,try spraying it with WD40 rince with hot soupy water and salt,,, clean out with a pipe cleaner job done give it a try,, ;)
i hate those big ass sherlock homes pipes , they fuckin suck , those are more for tobacco
you should of stuck to foilys:D
Yeah I have a glass pipe. It was hand made or blown...whatever they do to those things. Anyway I was wondering how to boil it because I was scared it woudl break. It's beautiful. So what about mixing salt with rubbing alcohol? Soak it overnight in alcohol huh? I guess i could soak it and then boil it a little for like 30 secs. That way all the alcohol would be gone. I'm out of screens where can i pick some up. We have flea markets here and that's about it. Just go to one that sells pipes and ask for some screens? Also how do i scrape the reisen? Because it's sort of hard to get in there to it. Any suggestions?
like I said Nacycree try WD40 rinsed with hot..or warm soapy water if the glass is delicate which it shouldn't be as most are required to withstand direct heat, so hot water should be OK''' I wouldn't boil it..as a may crack.. from hitting the pot not from the heat
Yeah I was going to put it in one of those metal strainers like you deep fry fries in. That way it wouldn't tumble around in the boiling water. But WD40? I hate that stuff it stinks so bad. But if it works...it works I guess. How do I scrape the reisen though? The bowl doesn't come off of the pipe. It just has a small hole in the bottom...and the end of the pipe has a small hole as well. The only thing i can get down in either one is a q tip. So what would I use to scrape the reisen?
To collect the resin I use a blade.. or scalpel I know I hate the smell myself but it works ..pure alcohol works as well but is not as easily accessible as WD40 you can visit my wed site WWW.duppy.wd40.co.uk only kiddin...peace and all..
i won't ever "scrape" a glass bowl, they are fragile.
HOT tap water loosens the resin and if you hold the carb covered and blow on the bowl, the resin comes shooting out and it's still good to smoke (if you like resin hits.) Use bristled pipecleaners to loosen the stubborn resin. Voila.
alcohol and a blade will do!
Just so you know, boiling WILL stink up your entire kitchen, so if you live with you parents (I don't know if you do, but I am just warning you anyway) they will be able to smell it. So you may not want to boil.Quote:
Originally Posted by nancyrenee
And just make sure you don't cool it down too quickly if you do boil it, because that is how it would break.
To scrape the bowl, I just use a paper clip. I use the rounded end and scrape upward from the hole to the rim. The rounded part gives a nice shovel effect. Be careful, however, not to break your bowl. This is why you should scrape upward, so you are not going towards the bowl.
Lots of banned members in this old thread. LOL
Oh shit I totally didn't even look!! Fuck! *Runs from thread hoping no one noticed the lack of observational skills.*Quote:
Originally Posted by geonagual
EFFERDENT!
no scraping whatsoever
Something is right, use rubbing alcohol and a q-tip and scrub, then run it under water and dry it with a soft dishtowel and let it sit for a while.
I miss duppy man =[Quote:
Originally Posted by duppy man
Yea, I think since this was posted in '04, they're not coming back for any advice anymore <<
lol i bet he has broken that pipe by now.
uhh by reading the sticky...
The sticky was not here when he posted this,,,so i don't blame him for asking...
In my opinion, Cleaning the bowl becomes much more difficult if you let it go too long. I thoroughly clean my bowl every night i smoke. I have found that if you run very hot tap water through the bowl, it helps melt the junk off the inside and all the surfaces inside. I used alcohol and a q-tip and just scrubbed the whole outside, and then for the inside i ran hot water. I hear you can also use salt, hot water, and "Goo-Gone"- the chemical solution they sell like at every home depot or hardware store. and it will work better then magic. also, you can boil it briefly, and then use soap and scrub it, its pretty easy, you will find what works best for your bowl. But when boiling, remember glass does shatter when it goes from one temperature to another quickly, so dont take it out of the boiling hot water and then run it under cool water. it will break, no matter how thick. so if u take it out of hot water, run it under hot water, and slowly cool down the water, to allow it to adjust to the temperature. anyways, good luck! and btw i wouldnt advise smoking the resin that you gather, especially after running soap and stuff on it. its just tar and crap.
Dont ever boil a glass pipe,you will weaken the temper of the glass, Just use 91% rubbing alcohol in a ziplock bag. take care of yer pipes and they will take care of you.
I just go for the strongest rubbing alcohol available and some salt, for a glass pipe anyways. Pipe cleaners aren't just for arts and crafts anymore, especially with a sherlock.