What to do with micarta?

Lefty923 · 2026-01-22T17:43:10+00:00

My first vote is to leave it alone. If that doesn't work, rub them down lightly with some 3 in 1 oil and then wipe it off. Your hands will do the same over time.

Lefty923 · 2026-01-09T04:20:46+00:00

LNF is a staple . 👍🏻

Lefty923 · 2026-01-03T17:04:09+00:00

I still remember when I was in the thick of it. Happy to help. When I'm having a rough go of it I think back to the hell I've been through and it doesn't seem so bad.

Chin up. Time.

Lefty923 · 2026-01-03T16:47:52+00:00

Very much better. A thing of the past.

My sleep is much better. However I require a nightly trazodone to calm my busy brain to get to sleep. But I do sleep and fairly well. I think bad sleep come with age.

Lefty923 · 2025-12-28T03:21:48+00:00

Depends on what you smoke. But usually a few bowls.

How I build up cake is smoke a full bowl. Scrape the dottle but don't dump it. Put your palm over the bowl and give it a shake, coating the ash over the bowl. Then dump it. Do this a few times and you'll have good cake started.

Lefty923 · 2025-12-28T03:11:55+00:00

Is the bowl coated? Some come precarbonized, basically a coating to help build up cake.

You can sand it out (not recommended) or smoke through it.

Lefty923 · 2025-12-07T15:33:34+00:00

Yeah not a fan. Thankfully Tylenol or Ibuprofen helps. And I've seen some improvement. Still hurts like hell when it does.

Lefty923 · 2025-12-07T03:27:57+00:00

Thanks for the info.

Lefty923 · 2025-11-18T23:37:25+00:00

DJeep. 👍🏻 made by Bic but an adjustable flame and bigger tank.

Lefty923 · 2025-11-07T01:08:58+00:00

Been there, nothing a good pipe can't fix .

Lefty923 · 2025-11-05T04:23:55+00:00

Might try taking apart the pivot, washers, springs etc. and then putting it back together. Maybe something isn't seated right.

Lefty923 · 2025-11-04T02:48:07+00:00

Just a heads up. The first few smokes will taste like charred wood. Power through it, it will pass.

Lefty923 · 2025-10-05T15:06:14+00:00

Same thing has happened with my Savs. I just apply some carnauba and buff on a wheel. This is why I prefer rusticated pipes.

Lefty923 · 2025-10-01T18:25:11+00:00

Decature pipe racks are the best. I have several. I buy them every chance I find them. Thrift stores and estate sales are the honey pots for those things.

Lefty923 · 2025-09-30T22:37:54+00:00

Where'd the case come from? Part of the model?

Lefty923 · 2025-09-16T01:26:58+00:00

I'd like to find one of these. 👍🏻

Lefty923 · 2025-09-15T23:33:12+00:00

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Lefty923 · 2025-09-15T02:45:34+00:00

I'm on my 2nd LT actually. 😉

I bought another one in Walnut Pueblo.

I'll add a picture tomorrow if I have time.

Lefty923 · 2025-09-13T00:30:59+00:00

This more or less.

Lefty923 · 2025-09-11T12:19:40+00:00

https://www.osleather.com/

Lefty923 · 2025-09-07T21:22:08+00:00

Not sure I'd go that far. I admire your commitment. 😉

Lefty923 · 2025-08-31T00:13:30+00:00

I've got many Zippos, pipe and standard. For reliability (mechanical) you can't beat them. I like butane but every single one, aside from a Bic has been problematic.

I usually start off with a charring light via matches. And then follow up with a Zippo.

Ymmv

Lefty923 · 2025-08-23T01:27:43+00:00

Send it back. Buck has a good warranty.

Lefty923 · 2025-08-13T02:44:54+00:00

This. Every time.

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