Since I picked up my Medico Crest 32 from Thrift America, I knew I needed a tool to ream its chamber since there was quite a bit of carbon built up on the walls. I looked around eBay and found this little gem. It is called the Kleen Reem pipe cleaner from W.J. Young Machinery Co., Inc. I believe this tool was popular in the 50-60's, but I'm not quite sure. This tool came with a cardboard box lined with green felt, the ream tool, and some short pipe cleaners. What is missing is the instruction booklet and ring to hold the short wicks. This is probably an earlier version since it doesn't have a hard plastic case, plus the Kleen Reem font/label has that 50's appeal whereas the hardcased version is printed. The tool arrived but needed a little cleaning...no rust, just carbon and junk! The tool has 3 blades/prongs that spreads as you turn the knob at then end of the handle. Only one side of each prong is sharpened which means you need to reem the chamber clockwise...always clockwise! At the very end of the handle has a smaller knob which when removed reveals the drill bit. This is used to clean the stem/shank from tar & carbon buildup. There is a little hole at the end of the drill bit where you would slide the wick through and then run it through the stem/shank. I've already reemed my Medico Crest 32 pipe and this tool did a great job on the walls. I think I'll need another reemer to get to the bottom of the chamber, but for now...I'm extremely happy with this eBay find!
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