Tobacco Pipe Reamer Tool

piperdave

Can anyone recommend a pipe reaming tool that is good for all size / shape / type of pipe bowls?

piperdave

I wanted to ask, I have a 5 piece multi-fit reaming tool. The problem is that it doesn't fit all of my pipe bowls in shape and size. I purchased it from my local brick and mortar shop. Since I can't load photos I have a link of the same type of tool from ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/201658987552?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true . I know this can't be used on meerschaum or clay but I assume its OK for briar, morta, cherry and olive woods? Does anyone have a recommendation for a "multi" reamer, if one exists? OR Will I have to purchase more than one for each type of bowl shape and size?

piperdave

BTW by bowl shape I mean the bottom of the chamber. Some of mine are conical towards the bottom and not rounded a Dublin for example.

drac2485

This is what I use https://www.smokingpipes.com/accessories/pipe-supplies/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=4392 it doesn't ream the bottom very well but I don't normally have cake built up down there. It's nice because it can be adjusted to take off a little bit at the time. I've used in some of my estate meerschaums that had a thick cake and because I could adjust it little by little as I went I felt comfortable using it.

piperdave

@drac2485 Awesome, I have seen these on ebay for sale before just wasn't sure if they do a good job. Smoking pipes has a pretty good price on it as well and its new. Wow, you used it on your meerschaums, so this would be OK to use on any type of wood because meerschaum is pretty soft. Do you know whats the largest diameter that it can ream? Are the edges of the "fingers" very dull? Sorry for all the questions but just curious and thank you for the link.

drac2485

@piperdave I was comfortable using it on my estate meerschaums because I would very slowly adjust it to take more and more cake off, less than a quarter of a turn on the handle to open it more. I went very very slow. I also had soaked the cake in ever clear so it was softer to begin with. I am not sure about the specific diameter but I just checked and it will ream about the size of a nickel. BTW be careful if you use a coin to see how big of a diameter pipe you have as it may get stuck. Oops. I wouldn't say it is sharp, like knife sharp, however the edges are definitely not rounded, 90 ish degree edges or a little less, and do a good job of scraping the cake off, at least mine does.

piperdave

@drac2485 thank you a lot for checking, sorry to hear about the coin, I hope it is free from the chamber. I really appreciate the help.

drac2485

@piperdave it came out not too bad just figured I'd pass on that advice

pipeman83

I have a Castleford that comes with 5 different sizes that fit most pipes , I bought it on ebay, it works great.

judandhispipe

I have both a Senior reamer and a 5 piece T handle set. I use whichever one suits the occasion best. I wipe out my bowl with paper towel as part of the cleaning ritual, which helps reduce cake. 

piperdave

@judandhispipe I have been told (local pipe shop) for my meerschaum pipes to wipe out the bowl after a smoke once it cools down to keep the cake to a minimum.

piperdave

@pipeman83 I guess my current reamer is like your Castleford but I might have the cheaper version without a name LOL.

judandhispipe

@piperdave,that is certainly true for meers - you don't want cake on those. I don't want a lot on my briars, either.

pipeman83

@judandhispipe, I wipe out my briars after each smoke also.