Quote Originally Posted by NeverBend View Post
John, ditto on glad to see you, and your advice is spot on.

As far as the wheels, cotton, and for polishing you need to cut the nap binding threads (not sure what they're called). The wheel will get 'floppy' but when rotating it assumes form. If you don't cut the threads you may (slightly) score the briar. You need bar carnauba wax and it will gradually build up on the wheel so that polishing gets easier over time.

If the pipes have any intrinsic or collector value use great care when buffing the nomenclature as even a soft wheel (at the 800/1000 rpm that John recommended) can really reduce it. Take it slow until you get the hang of it and hold the pipes tight!

Enjoy Tab.
It's really nice to see you as well!