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Break in a new tobacco pipe

Smoking a Pipe A new pipe must always be damaged in. This involves only half filling the bowl and drawing carefully to permit the burning process to occur continuously ; it'll also permit the pipe to toughen. To enjoy a gratifying smoke a pipe must be filled in the correct way. Filling the Pipe Hold the pipe upright and drip in tobacco till the pipe is full. Tamp it down gradually then repeat 2 or 3 times till the bowl is full. Draw on the pipe before lighting to guarantee there are no blockages. Failure to fill the pipe correctly may lead to the pipe to burn hot and sour, leading to "tongue bite" a stinging on the pinnacle of the tongue. Lighting the Pipe Light the pipe employing a pipe lighter or wooden match, gas lighters could cause upsetting odours and tastes. At first try and char the pinnacle of the tobacco, to permit the flame to catch. The "charring light" as it is called should try to set fire to the tobacco, without scorching the bowl.

Tamp the burned tobacco down and then apply the second flame, puffing carefully as you light the tobacco.

Re-lighting and Moisture Tobacco does naturally go out if left. If this happens just re-light the pipe.

Often you will hear or taste moisture in the pipe, if this happens run a pipe cleaner down the flue, tamp and relight the tobacco if required. Cleaning and Upkeep A well cared for pipe can last for years, improving with age. To make certain this occurs you must try basic upkeep. Never refill a warm pipe, wait till it has cooled. Many smokers like 2 pipes to permit sufficient cooling time. When cleaning the pipe, hold it by the bowl, the simply tip the ash from the bowl, before running a pipe cleaner thru the stem to get rid of moisture. Do not bang the pipe against a wall or shoe, as this can damage the bowl. A little layer of carbon will slowly begin to amass from the first smoking, never permit this layer to get more than 1:16 of an inch ( 1.5mm ) thick or risk the bowl cracking. To maintain this layer employ a pipe reamer or smokers knife, ( NOT a penknife or pointed object. ) Insert the reamer then slowly revolve to strip way excess carbon.