How Do You Replace Tobacco Pipe Stems?
Tobacco pipes are a traditional way to consume tobacco smoke and they can be made out of a variety of compounds. Consuming tobacco has been a religious and medicinal practice for thousands of years, with the first signs of tobacco use dating back to 1 B.C., according to the University of Dayton. A modern tobacco pipe is comprised of five distinct parts; bowl, shank, stem, lip and filter. While all of these parts perform a specific task, together they allow tobacco to be safely burned and enjoyed; however, smoking out of a pipe does not reduce the risk of lung cancer or any other health ailments associated with smoking. Step 1 Review the specific design of your pipe before attempting to replace the stem. There are five main tobacco pipe designs, which include: 1/8 bend, ¼ bend, ½ bend, ¾ bend and a full bend. While there are other, more unique, tobacco pipe designs, these are the five most common type of pipe designs. If you are unsure about the type of pipe you have, compare the shape
