Corn Cob Pipe Modification Part 2 - Pipe Mud

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(Update January 2019: check out this new video on "Pipe Mortar" for what I think is a better option: • How to make and use Pi... )
In this video I cover how to prep the tobacco chamber and use pipe mud to raise the bottom of the bowl and form a new draft hole entry point. You can skip the first step and just use the mud to get a similar result.
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[@scarz1951]

I save the carbon powder when I ream my pipes and use that to make pipe mud. Been doing it for years and have never had a failure to adhere, no chipping and no "mud' falling out. Works great in cobs, briars or other forms of wooden pipes like olive, pear, apple or cherry..

[@CaneRodPiper]

+scarz1951 That is interesting and I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for the suggestion, and Be well, Mike.

[@tomh4658]

That is an absolutely genius idea. Thanks for posting this!!!

[@RB-ib3mo]

Man I've just found your channel. This might sound weird but I not only found this video really informative but also relaxing to watch. Its a nice easy going explanation that was a pleasure to watch. Thank you.

[@sunriseboy6435]

Managed to get some mud at Aristocob. Good value. I noticed you raised the base of the bowl well above the breather hole. Good idea. I didn't do that with mine but am now going to fill them so they're the same as the one you showed here. One of the best video instruction/demonstrations on YT. Thank you.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thank you for the kind comment! I'm glad that you found something that worked for you. Best, Mike.

[@Aristocob]

Well done. I've never dealt the need to remove the shank from inside the chamber, but if I were so inclined I me believe I would remove the shank from the cob and saw it off. If you heat the pipe with a hair drier or a heat gun the shank will slip right out. I like the pipe mud bottom. Great video, Scott

[@CaneRodPiper]

+Aristocob Thanks Scott. I can't say that removing the shank extension is necessary, and mudding over it will likely produce similar results. I tried a heat gun but gave up when I smelled roasting cob :) Thanks for the suggestion and I'll have to give that a try again next time. Best, Mike.

[@wowsus1]

Beautifully therapeutic viewing and giving me lots of ideas. I hope to grow my own corn this year for the express purpose of making my own corn cob pipes.

[@Tsudoshi09]

Awesome vid and great drawings. The Romans's used ash in their cement recipe and that stuff is still there 1000 yrs plus.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I did not know that about Roman cement. Very interesting! Be well, Mike.

[@Ironpirate18]

They used blood. Roman concrete ingredients were lost in the middle ages which is why all the medieval Cathedrals were built with stone by stone masons. Blood does something to the concrete mixture, and the Romans knew what they were doing

[@Tsudoshi09]

@@Ironpirate18 Wow that's interesting I'll have to look into the chemistry of that

[@skiachtro]

Your attention to detail, explanation, and precision is amazing! Thank you for taking the time to create quality content! Subbed

[@rogerredden8035]

Great video! Matches860 brought me here. I recently bought a Charles Towne pipe from MM that I love, but I’ve been a little disappointed that the tobacco below the draft hole wasn’t burning. Now I know what to do. Thanks, I’m now a subscriber to your channel. Look forward to checking out your other videos.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thank you, and I am glad that you found it useful!

[@parkersmithphoto]

I made this modification on two MM Pride cobs using Durhams Rock Hard Water Putty, which is a limestone plaster with a vegetable binder. It worked really well. I ran a 5/8" spade bit down the hole to ream out the shank. It poked through the bottom a little but I filled the whole thing back with the water putty. After letting it dry for two hours, the putty was still slightly damp but very workable. I drilled down the shank with a bit marked to find the center of the bowl, then drilled down from the top. Super easy and fun. I also plastered one of the cobs around the exterior with the water putty. I'm going to find a grinding wheel to see if I can smooth it out and give it a unique finish. Thanks for these great videos!

[@CaneRodPiper]

Hi Parker, I'm glad you liked the videos! Thanks for the tip on Durhams putty. I will check it out 👍

[@parkersmithphoto]

@@CaneRodPiper I checked the MSDS for Durhams. When I pulled up the CAS #26499-65-0... it says Calcium Sulfate Hemihydrate, aka Plaster of Paris. Ha ha! I knew I liked this stuff!

[@CaneRodPiper]

😃👍

[@richdorak1547]

Well done ! Most thorough and informative video on this subject I've ever seen . Planning to begin corn cob pipe hobby in a few days . Thank you from new subscriber in N.J.

[@russf6572]

Very informative, better-than-average camera work, and unlike many videos... you have a soothing voice. Thanks. Just bought a Missouri corn cob freehand tonight. Something a little different than the cigars I've been smoking.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thank you Russ, I am glad that you enjoyed it!

[@kaceesavage]

This was all great info. I worked on my MM little devil as I watched. I used a conical stone bit for my dremel to remove the stem material and it worked great! Now to smoke a cigar and save the ashes!

[@Orochi_001]

This is really interesting. My shank has never burned inside the bowl, having formed a nice, shiny shield of carbon. Perhaps that’s due to me pitching the dottle before smoking down to the shank. I also haven’t had tobacco falling down around the sides to the bottom, so I guess I’m lucky. Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge, though!

[@josephbrashears8558]

I have removed the inner stem and used Aristocob's (I don't smoke cigars so I don't have fine ash) pipe mud to do exactly this on three cob pipes. This video gave me an amazing insight on how to do it correctly the first time. I can only like the video once but I'd like to thank you many times over.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Hi Joseph, Thank you for letting me know! I am very glad that the videos helped you. Best, Mike.

[@J-DSPIPEDREAMS]

Great idea I need to try this.. my wife and I just finished our pipe room and we just started our YTPC channel thank you and Merry Christmas.

[@oldgoat8861]

Only need to say 2 words: OUTSTANDING VIDEO !!!

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thanks for watching Mark!

[@GhostCob]

Mike you doing great., thanks for what you do. Blessings from Gettysburg. Keep em burning

[@WJUStudent]

Excellent video…a long time ago I made a cobwarden and a twin bowl (yes two bowls!) before I even knew cob mods was a thing! Going to have to tinker some more…

[@panzfaust9812]

idk why but watching this was so much fun

[@mose717]

I used the pipe mud from Aristocob. The amount of water they recommend yields a very thin mixture. Still happy with the results but it looks like your technique yields a more predictable final product. Thanks for posting.

[@CaneRodPiper]

I'm glad that you found it useful! Be sure to check out my newer "Pipe Mortar" video where I describe what I think is a better solution: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKKTnoKMrJ2Wq7s

[@user-tk4tc1ij5i]

HELLO MIKE. Thank you for the pipe cement video, LOU from north jersey. And thank you for all your valued information.

[@theguywitheyebrows]

watched this playlist for the first 4 videos yesterday while my first cob was dehyrdrating and drilled me up a cob pipe today! smoked a full bowl of chamomile out of it, only hada relight the one time! thanks for all your instruction! i used a screen above the stem extension, pipemud in the future

[@CaneRodPiper]

Glad that it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@What-zb9ju]

I use a pipe screen and sit it just above the draft hole. Works fantastic because it stops bits of ash from getting in my mouth while still benefitting from those huge draft holes for an easy smoke. I change the screen once every 10 bowls... don't judge me!

[@CaneRodPiper]

Whatever you enjoy is the right choice for you. No judgement here 😉

[@JeffMadre]

I did this with a MM Huck Finn a year or so back and used a Forstner bit in my drill press to clear out the shank protruding into the bowl. It worked great and was fast. Some Mud from Scott at Aristocob was used to bring the bottom up to the level of the draft hole.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thanks for watching Jeff! I did switch to a forstner bit eventually and it works great. Best, Mike.

[@JeffMadre]

CaneRodPiper Yep, I saw it in your Cob Foolery video. Thanks for the series of videos. I enjoyed them all.

[@Sirchud68]

I’ve used this technique before with great results. I’ve recently bought a pair of MM naturals. I’ve noticed on these pipes the distance between the bottom and shaft is much greater as well as much more glue than I’ve seen on the plastered cobs. I’m hoping the pipe mud trick will work being so much thicker than I’ve done before.

[@CaneRodPiper]

You might want to try pipe mortar instead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKKTnoKMrJ2Wq7s

[@jydymyyyr9630]

At 31:22 you mentioned that perfection is the enemy of "good enough"; however, "If you chase Perfection, you will likely catch Excellence." Nothing wrong with that!

[@CaneRodPiper]

I disagree with the word likely. More often than not, you will spend an inordinate amount of time making incremental improvements, or if you're unlucky, you will make things worse 😉 Believe me, I say this as a perfectionist. Knowing when to stop is one ofcthe best skills a craftsman can develop. Thanks for watching and for the comment 👍

[@jydymyyyr9630]

@@CaneRodPiper I've been accused of the same fault... although I'm not sure I agree that it is; -)

[@ryanmlozano]

Yes! This is the single most irritating aspect of the MM pipes! I was going to use fireplace mortar in a squeeze tube to do this same thing.

[@CaneRodPiper]

+Ryan Lozano Thank you for watching Ryan. I considered that cement in the past but never tried it. The pipe mud is simple and seems to do the trick. Let us know if you try either the cement or the mud. Be well, Mike.

[@Jvnshr]

Thanks for the video. Great instructions indeed. I have removed the shank extension long time ago and wanted to fill it with some pipe mud since then, just did that and will leave it for a week to dry. Let's see how it turns out. Cheers.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thank you for watching, and please let me know how it works out!

[@Flipperthesnailman]

Thank you posting. I've just tried this in my MM Morgan with black oak (hardwood) ash and am waiting until tomorrow (72 hrs.) to try out. Hopefully, all goes well.

[@JDSilverTobaccoPipes]

This is great - never head of pipe mud before! I think I'll try fixing an estate pipe that used to have a meerschaum lined bowl, but now the draft hole is too high. I don't smoke cigars, but our pellet stove creates a very fine ash dust that might work.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thank you for watching and the kind words. I suggest that you check out my pipe mortar video (link in description) for a different, and I think better approach.

[@towhee89]

Thanks for the vid. My only issue with cobs is not being able to clean easily at the bottom of the chamber because of the shank, my cobs started to taste bad and no cleaning of the shank and stem helped so I resorted to pouring a tiny bit of alcohol and letting it sit. I haven't noticed any quality reduction or difference yet other than discoloring visually and it was better than tossing the cobs but I'd like to give this mod a try. Only issue I've had with cobs so far

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thanks, I hope it helps if you do try.

[@grandpacavendish4422]

Hi Mike: Hope that you are feeling OK. I'm just catching up a bit on my YTPC video watching, and have really enjoyed your new series here, on the corn-cob modifications. I have never done this pipe mud process before, but it certainly seems easy enough, especially if it will improve the smoke. And, it's an excuse to smoke a cigar tomorrow. Thanks for this. Take Good Care, my friend. Ed

[@CaneRodPiper]

+GrandpaCavendish Hi Ed, It is good to hear from you. I am feeling great and half way through! Thanks for the kind comment. Please let us know how the pipe mud works for you. Be well, Mike.

[@gratefulpipeandcigar3239]

Excellent video. I appreciate the tips and especially the new knowledge I have of pipe mud. This will be invaluable to me. Thanks a bunch.

[@piratefrog3333]

this sure was a great video to ease myself back into the community, I sure have missed all this fun and enjoyed it very much thanks for the better explanation i enjoy a good blue print-Robby

[@bobstrawn4994]

Thank you, I’m in the process of doing that now!

[@ssnoc]

Buy yourself a mesh cone shaped pipe screen, costs about 50 cents get a dozen or so - Push them to the bottom, it keeps tobacco off the bottom of the pipe and provides a much better draw - You can take them out and either wash them with plain water or throw away after a week and use a new one - Been doing it on my Cob Country Gentleman for years and they work great AND you never destroy the integrity of the original build - try it.

[@CaneRodPiper]

I'm glad you found a method that works for you. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@-----REDACTED-----]

Thank you ver much for this excellent video! I am greatly disappointed in the apparent lack of quality by MM since this mod seems necessary for optimum performance... Again, thank you!

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thank you for the comment, but your conclusion is not correct. The pipes smoke fine as they are sold, but some people enjoy modifying them to get a different, but not necessarily better smoke. Thanks for watching!

[@-----REDACTED-----]

CaneRodPiper Ah okay. I’ll trust you there. I was a bit put off but I’ll go ahead and order one or two MMs now just for the heck of it. And again, thanks!

[@-----REDACTED-----]

I got myself two MM pipes today and tried one. Since I didn’t have any pipe mud at hand I put some Denicool filter crystals in the bottom (I am sure Meerschaum granulate will work fine too) to try to get around the charring taste aristocob talked about. I think this will be my set up until I get some pipe mud...if I get some. I get the allure and have fallen in love with cob pipes. They will be a cornerstone in my rotation!

[@ErkPik]

I really want to do this now!

[@CaneRodPiper]

+Erk Pik Thanks for the comment Erik. Please let us know how it works for you. Best, Mike.

[@kecoablekekek747]

easy way to remove the shank from the bowl, is put the pipe in microwave about 5 second...

[@wilcontreras99]

what do you use to glue it back?

[@BaconBeast11]

@@wilcontreras99 elmers glue

[@wilcontreras99]

@@BaconBeast11 thank you for your reply.

[@russf6572]

Well, after using the wood ash and letting it cure for several days, I don't think it's "cement hard" but it does seem to be holding up. I didnt chip away at the stem, (as in your video) choosing to cover it instead. I wouldn't want to dig too hard on it, but it does seem to be fine......for now.

[@CaneRodPiper]

That sounds similar to what I've experienced with cigar ash. It really becomes rock hard after a few smokes. Thanks for letting us know!

[@NomDeTube]

Great video, and seems like an easier process than I was initially thinking. It might even be my level of easy ;) Definitely going to be trying this out as soon as I take some time to make some pipe mud ingredients, I already have the water.

[@CaneRodPiper]

+Nom De Tube Yes sourcing the ingredients is the hardest part. I may offer a service where I will convert fine cigars into "instant" pipe mud mix . The customer needs to provide the cigars and pay a small fee of course ;-)

[@curtaarsvold9198]

CainRodPiper sorry for my somewhat rude comment I didn’t realize people spent that much time on their corn cob pipes.I have several of them and like them all.

[@CaneRodPiper]

No worries Curt, I didn't take it as rude, I just assumed you didn't know. I'm glad you enjoy your cobs and appreciate you watching my videos! Thanks, Mike.

[@fretman6]

A bit of wax or vegetable oil on the butt end of the drill bit and you could leave the bit in till the ash mud has cured. Then it would slide right out

[@CaneRodPiper]

There are many tweaks that can be made. No right or wrong as long as you enjoy the final product.

[@fretman6]

Oh, I think what you do is very good and thorough. I'm a craftsman by trade across several careers. A "maker" and informal engineer. I'm not criticizing, just offering suggestions. Love your videos.

[@CaneRodPiper]

And your suggestions are much appreciated! 👍

[@fretman6]

Slightly deeper mixing vessel and you'd keep that nice rug free of spillage.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thanks, but the "nice rug" is a disposable microfiber towel, so no harm done.

[@philbaldwin802]

Great Video! Got to do this on my cobs as well as some of my estate pipes that have been smoked almost through. Thank you.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thanks for watching Phil! I hope it works for you.

[@superblackman99]

Real pipe jedi💪🏾👌🏾😎 excellent video bro

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@choochmarin3646]

Nice info. I felt like I was watching golf on the tube

[@SgtSavinelli]

Great video, Mike!! Very helpful!! Thank you!!

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thanks for watching Sarge!

[@craigslitzer4857]

I know this is an older video, but in regards to why pipe mud hardens, I have an educated guess. Finely sifted wood ash has significant amounts of cement like chemicals in it, so much so that it is often used as an additive in concrete mixes. I wouldn't be surprised if tobacco shared enough of these compounds that it also formed its own cement.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thank makes a lot of sense Craig. Thank you for watching, an for the information!

[@jackjr1]

I have used pipe mud to mend small heat cracks in estate pipes with great success but I tried filling the bottom of a briar pipe with pipe mud recently but it just didn't stick. After 1 use the entire plug fell out after some scrapping and banging at the end of my smoking session. I think you have to treat your mudded pipe with a little more care and it may work.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thanks for the comment. You need to rough up the briar a bit to get it to stick. I recommend you try pipe mortar as a tougher alternative: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKKTnoKMrJ2Wq7s

[@RelaxedpiperYoutube]

Bob Ross is back! lol Great tips thanks.

[@kevchard5214]

I have added to much water and yes it does dry but it takes a few weeks. It still serves the same purpose though. I normally don't shave the stem I double up a pipe cleaner and run it in the stem then bend it up to keep the draft hole open during drying. Once its dry pull out the pipe cleaner and clean up the hole. I have don this for 25 years but always looking for better ideas.

[@CaneRodPiper]

I'm always looking for better ideas too Kevin, so thanks for sharing your method! Best, Mike.

[@erniecurl3344]

Just getting into smoking great video shame your not in the United Kingdom, I'd love a modefied pipe

[@patoborq]

I appreciate your vid, Sir. Super detailed. Thanks. I'll do the same with my MM.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Glad that you found it helpful!

[@givemethatvid12]

Great vid... I just did my first cob!

[@CaneRodPiper]

Fantastic! I hope you enjoyed it and will do many more. Thanks for watching!

[@Dox-j2o]

Very well done video! 👏

[@alandoods]

Brilliant stuff mate

[@scarz1951]

I use the carbon "cake" from my pipe reamings. I grind them a little finer than they are when my reamer does its job then use distilled water. I have eight cobs and have "mudded" all of them almost 20 years ago. Still smoking great and none of the mud has fallen out of the cobs or briars that I've used it in. You sure did a great job on that CG. How did it smoke?

[@CaneRodPiper]

It is still smoking great. I have moved on to using pipe mortar. It sets harder and can be used for more repairs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKKTnoKMrJ2Wq7s But mud works fine for raising the bowl, and any source of carbon ash should suffice. Thanks for watching.

[@flitdek]

Hello, once again my friend. Question about pipe mud. I used pipe tobacco ash because I cant afford to buy cigars. Any way after the mud had failed in two of my pipes, I became concerned that the calcium level of pipe tobacco ash is to low , causing the mud to be porus and not to harden properly . I was thinking about adding a small amount of egg shell powder which I made from egg shells and a coffe grinder then filtered through a nylon stocking. I believe this will help harden the mud as well as shorten the drying/curing time. what Do you think ? The next question then is how much calcium to add to how much ash? This is what makes pipes so fun . Here's to our journy. Thank you for your thoughts. Cheers

[@CaneRodPiper]

Hello, I have never tried that, but the tobacco ash should be as good as cigar ash. Are you sifting out the dottle/chunks before making the mud? You could experiment with the eggshell, maybe start with a 1:10 ratio of shell to ash. Keep in mind that the calcium in egg shells is a carbonate, so to dissolve it you would need some acid. Vinegar might work to dissolve the shell, but then you would have to live with a vinegar taste for a few smokes (at least). You might also try a 1:1 mix of ash and plaster of paris. I have a new method that I'm calling "pipe mortar" that I will make a video on sometime in January. Thanks for watching!

[@flitdek]

@@CaneRodPiper Thank you for your response. Yes I do sift out the dottle. I use a fine sifter and then a nylon stocking to get it extra fine. When you mentioned eeg shells being a carbonate, I realised I had the wrong Calcium. I need Calcium Cloride. Yah Vinegar would be very off putting to say the least. Thanks again , Cheers

[@troylayton2236]

Nice video first, but I have a question for you. Couldn't you leave the stem thing in the bowl and fill in around it to where you would like? I would think it would save you time effort and mud. Let me know your thoughts .

[@CaneRodPiper]

Good question. First off, most people just smoke them as they come from the factory and they are perfectly happy. So yes, you could just fill around the shank insert, but it will burn away and leave a void. No right or wrong answers as long as you are enjoying it. Thanks for watching.

[@troylayton2236]

@@CaneRodPiper thanks I didn't know it would burn out eventually. Appreciate it

[@cornbread2u2]

Once the shank is removed and the work is done, what's used to seal the shank back to the chamber?

[@CaneRodPiper]

Hi Carl, For this particular mod the shank was not removed, so there was no need to re-seal it. When I do take it out standard wood glue (Elmer's or Tight Bond) does the trick. When I have gaps to fill I will sometimes use a quick set epoxy. Be well, Mike.

[@daleschmidt7157]

I am 68 years old and retired. I have more time than money, so I've wanted to do this to my MM Country Gentlemen. I thought it would be better to get rid of the gaps between the stim and the bowl. I thought I'd first try by filling the gaps with Cigar Mud, but you telling me that the projected stem will burn out anyway, so why not remove it at the beginning.has me thinking......since I have the time.

[@CaneRodPiper]

It's not hard to chip it out, and I think they smoke better after.

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

Good excuse to light up a cigar from the humi!

[@judgetoogood1033]

Thank you…..

[@colt49ers97]

This is literally the same pipe I've have got in me mouth right as I'm commenting

[@CaneRodPiper]

Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@Dartmouth_CNC]

I need to try this, I'm totally interested in this procedure

[@CaneRodPiper]

+PipeLeisure It can save a briar. One of my favorite Savineli's was an estate find that had bad internal cracking in the walls of the tobacco chamber. A good coat of pipe mud and it has been smoked over 2 years and through a few reamings with no problems.

[@maxboonkittypoison]

Hahaha i like this. I have newer seen the real pipe mud. Now i feel like modifiying a corn cob pipe myself. I wil have to find plaster of paris -->> for the pipe mortar. And perhaps ad a litle bit of sigar ash. But i wanna ask you why you don't have to put salt in with the pipe mud?? Issn't salt helping with the hardening proces and speed up drying proces?? And why didn't you paint the inner walls of the bowl with thin pipe mud? It is good to put a bit of carbon on the walls right? My first pipe was a corn cob and it was awfull. Something was burning and i ruin the pipe and had an epic burn out. Wish i had kept the pipe in my collection but it stank up the room. I took the bowl off and used the stem to save anouther pipe for a good solid year and then i bought a my first pipe with had a flacky lacker so i had to trade in the pipe for anouther pipe that i still own. Turns out that i hate filters so i did not smoke it anymore. Now i wanna fill in the filter space with a wooden filter and i really need to ream the pipe out. Iv'e got the biggest cake in that pipe i have ever seen LOL. So i need to buy a pipe reamer. This hobby is so funny. Greetings,, Kitty

[@CaneRodPiper]

Hi Kitty, the salt in the pipe mortar interacts with the plaster of Paris. It would not do anything for pipe mud. There is nothing wrong with putting a full bowl coating on if you like, but I just don't find it necessary to do the walls. Loved your pipe story, and yes this hobby is funny in the way it makes to spend all your money 😀 Thanks for watching!

[@maxboonkittypoison]

@@CaneRodPiper It sure does need a lot of money hahahahaha.

[@sunriseboy6435]

If there is no "pipe mud" available, what's the next best thing. Here in Oz there is apparently nothing available like that.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Hello, and thanks for the question. As I explain in the video, pipe mud is a mixture of cigar ash and water. If you don't have cigar ash, you can sift pipe ash to remove the dottle and use the fine ash. I have heard of people using hard wood as as well. I suppose you can experiment with other things like fire brick cement, but I don't know if those things give off fumes when heated, so I can't say that they are safe for use inside the pipe. I hope that helps, and please feel free to get in touch if I can answer any more questions. Be well, Mike.

[@ronniecrandall1836]

I'm not a cigar smoker. I attempted to find aristocob but it appears to be closed? Any other places that sell this?

[@CaneRodPiper]

I have a video on a solution I call pipe mortar that is made with readily available ingredients. If you want to go the mud route, I've heard of people sifting pipe ash or using wood ash from a fireplace or campfire. Unfortunately I don't think anyone is selling the mud if Aristocob stopped. Hope that helps.

[@dsaintyoder9792]

Excellent presentation.

[@bobstrawn4994]

So I did this process with cigar ash, and the bit, and actually looks pretty good! I’m on the second day of curing, but my question is, will it tolerate mild scraping to loosen unsmoked tobacco? Thanks

[@CaneRodPiper]

Treat it gently for the first few bowls until cake starts to form. After that you can treat it like any other cob.

[@355k13]

Hi, I found your vidz to be really helpful, thanks for making them. Here I have a cob with a small hole right through the bottom of the bowl. Could I use pipe mud made with cigar ash to repair it? Good excuse to dig a cigar out ;-)

[@CaneRodPiper]

+Esskie .. Unfortunately that will probably not work. The mud gets very hard once cake forms, but I don't think it would stay in the hole. You would be better off drilling it out and using a piece of hardware store dowel to fill it. Thanks for watching!

[@355k13]

I'm with you, I shall give that a try instead. It's an old MM cob I got in a box of estate pipes so not crucial but I kinda like the look & feel of the pipe. Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it..

[@mikeziter501]

Thanks for the video! I have come across an old Missouri Meerschaum pipe (Hardwood) that the stem has fallen out of. This presents me with an awesome opportunity to try your method of modifying an MM pipe. I was wondering however, what would be the best adhesive to use to reattach the stem to the bowl? I'm hoping to find something that is safe to use on a pipe (health wise) and will with stand what pipes go through (heat, moisture etc.). Again thanks for the video and useful info!

[@CaneRodPiper]

Hi Michael, for attaching the shank I use standard 5 minute epoxy from the hardware store. As long as you kept it out of the bowl and airway you have nothing to worry about. Good luck!

[@rotulha]

I find the video thank you for posting :D

[@CaneRodPiper]

Glad you found it ;-)

[@yankeedoodledandeefirecrac7518]

great video good explanation!!

[@CaneRodPiper]

Glad you liked it!

[@JohnHernandez-mc8kk]

U know I've seen this mod on several diff utube ECT. Than why wouldn't they just creat their pipe this way

[@DanRegueira]

Question: why not put the draft hole dead center at the bottom of the mud like in briar or other pipes? I'm new/intermediate and wondering if that would help it burn more evenly.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Hi Daniel. I have not watched this video in a while, but I think that is what I tried to do. You are correct that making it more like a briar is the goal. Thanks for watching!

[@liamstandish878]

i will try this on my Eaton

[@CaneRodPiper]

Good luck Liam, and please let us know how it turns out.

[@shanesweetapple7089]

Great video. How often do you do this??

[@CaneRodPiper]

I'm not sure what you mean by 'this', but in general, I'll go through most of these steps once with a new cob, and then it's good for life. I'm going to do an update to this video series sometime early next year.

[@shanesweetapple7089]

@@CaneRodPiper I meant the mudding. But I think I understand that you do it once. I saw other videos where they also did the sides to prevent “burnout”. Not sure what you think about that. Also, do you ever ream out your pipes after using? Thanks

[@CaneRodPiper]

Check out my video on pipe mortar. That's what I use now, and I do put a thin coat on the sides. If I ream a cob it's like once every 5 years. They seem to rarely need it.

[@legendodinson7082]

What is that little tool you use to mix the mud?

[@CaneRodPiper]

You can find it on Amazon. It's called a "lab double ended micro spatula."

[@mrtoad8585]

If you microwave the shank and bowl for about 10 seconds or so the stem comes loose or atleast I've been told

[@CaneRodPiper]

+Mr Toad worth a try. Thanks!

[@roadkill3881]

The shank has a metal furrel on it. Microwave and metal don't mix lol

[@victor-oq7dl]

I can understand doing this but the drawback is it puts the drawhole on the side of the pipe and the tobacco may burn unevenly just wait until some cake builds up on the bottom of the bowl

[@CaneRodPiper]

It would if you didn't mud the bottom. The pipe mud places the draw hole right where it is supposed to be. But there is nothing wring with just smoking the cob as it comes from the factory. Most folks do and enjoy them just fine. Thanks for watching!

[@rayfraser1773]

What is the very best pipe mud ?

[@CaneRodPiper]

Hi Ray, In my (somewhat biased opinion) that would be pipe mortar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKKTnoKMrJ2Wq7s

[@althepipelesspiper9830]

Sweet!

[@CaneRodPiper]

+The PiPeLeSs Piper Thank you for watching!

[@YRanger501]

to get the stem of microwave it for 10 sec then pull it out

[@sunriseboy6435]

I just thought that fire brick cement would do the job also.

[@gardnorluis]

SunriseBoy, fireclay is designed for higher temps than in a smoking pipe. It may not fully cure and there is a silicosis risk, but yes it may work. Investment plaster may work too but would also be bad to inhale shavings of I'd you scraped it with a pipe tool. I've seen folks use wood putty too which I really wouldn't unless I was absolutely certain of the glue I was using.

[@Asa-Shamp]

Can you use the ash from the pipe

[@CaneRodPiper]

I've heard of folks sifting the pipe ash to remove any bits of unburnt tobacco. I never tried it myself. I now use Pipe Mortar for this sort of thing and you can find my video on how to make pipe mortar from plaster of paris, activated charcoal, and salt.

[@koskey06]

OMG! Am i the only one who sees a face in the little cup at the end? Looks like Einstein

[@CaneRodPiper]

Ummm...so far, yes ;-)

[@MR2Davjohn]

You can take the shank out by putting it in the microwave for about 10 seconds.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Yes, but then you have to glue it back in. I'm working on an update to this very old video that will show a pretty quick method. Thanks!

[@kwarnisplayer]

Which Flexicut tools are you using?

[@CaneRodPiper]

+kwarnisplayer I'll link to the set at the end of this comment. But honestly I would not buy it just for cob modification. Any small chisel would work as well, and I am now using a 3/4 fostner bit in my drill press to quickly do the same job. Be well, Mike. www.woodcraft.com/product/140236/flexcut-palm-handled-carving-tool-set.aspx

[@kwarnisplayer]

+CaneRodPiper Thanks.

[@phillipschmidtpottery]

Just use clay?

[@CaneRodPiper]

Might be some sort of clay that would work. I use pipe mortar now (there is an updated video on that), but if you find a clay that works, please let me know!

[@anthonygeorge2393]

I was wondering if you can make me one like that. I'll be gladly pay you for one.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Hi Anthony, unfortunately I had to stop doing cob work. If you have any questions or need help, send me an email and we can see what we can do. canerodpiper at gmail.

[@anthonygeorge2393]

@@CaneRodPiper I understand but I really do appreciate you writing back to me. I went through most of your pipe videos and a lot of great helpful stuff. Thanks again.

[@bobbieschke599]

.........long winded explanation , thanks , but like cobs just the way they are ! 😆

[@CaneRodPiper]

Great! Thank you for watching a video you clearly had no interest in and then taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!

[@koskey06]

Why not just have a hole in the middle? Just take ur spatula and twist it down until you hit the drill bit. Wait until it dries then clean up the hole

[@CaneRodPiper]

That's a good question. You could try this, but it would result in a tunnel between the hole in the tobacco chamber and the shank. I would expect this tunnel to collapse over the first few smokes and you would either have the same end result, or a clogged airway. But I have not tried it, so maybe it would work. Let me know if you try! Thanks, Mike.

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

Want those carvers but $120. Wow. Sure they great though

[@CaneRodPiper]

Yikes, the price has gone up quite a bit since I bought mine ;-)

[@johnrickard6245]

Suggestion: have you seen Dagger remove a Cobb stem..very easy,; they snap out..no tools needed. Pipe mud .. good idea...get mine from Scott @ Aristocob.com

[@CaneRodPiper]

Hi John, yes, you can snap them out, but you run the risk of damaging the cob. The idea here was to remove the shank extension without without removing the rest of the shank. Now I use a 3/4" forstner bit in my drill press to do the same thing. I think Scott said he was not going to be selling pipe mud anymore, but if he still is I'm sure it is good stuff. Best, Mike.

[@scottstewart1267]

Would cigarette ash work in lieu of cigar ash? As far as making your own pipe mud is concerned.

[@CaneRodPiper]

Technically any ash should work as long as it is fine enough, so I think the answer is yes. I'll be making a video in a few week on a new approach that I call "pipe mortar" that does not use any ash. Hope that will be of interest. Thanks for watching!

[@scottstewart1267]

@@CaneRodPiper is pipe mortar made from the carbon powder from reaming pipes? If so, did using that have better results opposed to regular ash-made pipe mud?

[@CaneRodPiper]

@@scottstewart1267 No, it is made entirely from store bought items, and quite a different approach. Although your idea using the carbon powder is interesting and could substitute for one of the components in the recipe. I'm sorry to be mysterious, but I am still working out a few details and I want to make sure that I don't give out wrong information. Stay tuned ;-)

[@scottstewart1267]

@@CaneRodPiper no problem. I came out across a couple rare NEW old stock MM cobs with the diamond shanks and I want to be damn sure they don't have a burn out. Not sure when those particular cobs were made, but I'm guessing 60's or 70's.

[@CaneRodPiper]

@@scottstewart1267 Those sound like great pipes! I'm actually uploading a pipe mortar video now that will be released this Wednesday at 8 pm est. I'm trying this new premier thing and that was the next block of time I could find to make it work. Hope you find it useful.

[@mrenovatio3739]

Good video, but why are you whispering?

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thanks for watching, and sorry about the audio. I was in the middle of chemotherapy and that was the best voice I could muster.

[@dsaintyoder9792]

Subed!

[@CaneRodPiper]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@99dedbuffoons17]

Just stick a rod of appropriate diameter in the shank fill with pipe mud (layers and let dry and add more seems work best) when you get to layer that covers rod use a tiny flathead screwdriver etc to scrape away a draft hole in the still wet mud dead center of the bowl bottom. Let it dry pull stick out. 👍 Ya ain't gotta get tools and shit These are CORN COB PIPES the first of which were no doubt cobbled together with what was on ya back in the day. They wasn't carrying woodworking tools bro. This ain't rocket science 🙄😒

[@CaneRodPiper]

You do you. If you look at the comments you will see a lot of folks enjoy messing around a bit more. To each his own.