Quote Originally Posted by jdub61
hi guys, back again with a couple more questions, everybody was helpful and if i knew how to +rep i would
Heh, it's that little scale thing in the top right corner of the members' post. Looks like this:

i ordered my first piece, a glass pipe (your standard spoon) about 10 days ago and it came in today, so i just have some in-general questions. i think i'm gonna keep the bubble-wrap it came in to hopefully prevent any accidents, we'll see if that helps...
There's really no need to keep it in the bubble-wrap, but if you feel it's the safest, feel free. It's no big deal, really.
1.) screens. these are a necessity to prevent the weed from falling down the hole, right? can i substitute them for something else around the house, or should i find a headshop and buy some?
I've never used a pipe that had a screen in it. Most pipes have a small enough hole in them, that if the weed were to be sucked through...it would be just a small, small amount. Screens are more so used for bongs. If you really would like to use one, purchase it at your local head shop. Tin foil with some holes in it works fine too. (Usually)
2.) homemade waterfall bongs. does the presence of the water cool the smoke like a normal bong? does the smoke lose any of its thc/potency when it's just chilling as the water level falls?
It cools the hit, just like a normal bong, yes. The smoke does not lose THC or Potency, no.

3.) resin. if i'm not looking to smoke it, is the best way to deal with it with a paperclip? or...?
Surprisingly, you can get reaaaal ripped off resin (if there's enough of it) but it tastes kind of gross, and it isn't exactly the healthiest stuff to inhale. If you wanna scrap your bowl of the res, the best method is to use a paper clip. You can also use hot water to clean up your pipe. Careful though, it may leave an aroma.

4.) anything else about taking care of the pipe that's not obvious? thanks.
Just take care of it. Don't set it anywhere it might fall. And that's about it! Take good care of it, man.

I respect all your questions. It's good to get an idea of what you're getting yourself into. Nothing wrong with picking up a couple pointers here and there. Happy toking!:stoned: