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    Default Re: Bridges Cracking Pieces

    Quote Originally Posted by douglasbloer View Post
    but what about the bowl hole, doesnt that make it more difficult to inflate?

    i know, i assume im missing something.
    Stick you graphite push back in the hole after it cools and blow. Super simple.
    Can "nothing" exist?

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    Default Re: Bridges Cracking Pieces

    If you can't work a weld without plugging the bowl hole you should probably quit smoking.
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    Default Re: Bridges Cracking Pieces

    yeah i know how to do it. if its ever necessary to push the bowl early i prefer to plug the bowl with a wad of fiber blanket to allow freedom of movement, better inflation control and no chance of thermal shock from a graphite tool or cold air rushing thru the piece.

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    Default Re: Bridges Cracking Pieces

    I hardly ever plug the bowl hole.. its not neccessary.. in fact I prefer it open because you dont overinflate your weld that way.. bubblers same thing its always open.. Its not like you can do a drop stem after you do a weld on a bub...

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    Default Re: Bridges Cracking Pieces

    Yeah i never plug ever.....
    all killa' no filla'

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    Default Re: Bridges Cracking Pieces

    you guys are crazy, bowl holes are meant for air to be coming in only, not out.
    you will shank me later

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