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ohiopuffer

ohiopuffer

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I just bought a Butz Choquin calabash and a calabash jr.Anybody know if the stems are removable on these pipes?I cannot move them and I love the pipes but eventually i will need to remove the stems and they seem like they are fixed any info on this would be greatly appreciated.

 
pstlpkr

pstlpkr

Lifer
Dec 14, 2009
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Birmingham, AL
Pictures will be of enormous help.

Most gourd calabash pipes are military style bits and are removable.

But, we can't be sure with out photos.

 
ohiopuffer

ohiopuffer

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May 18, 2012
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This is the Calabash Jr.
caljrb.jpg

Edit: Fixed your pic, L.

 
ohiopuffer

ohiopuffer

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I tried but it really seems to be in there and I am afraid of breaking the pipe.I will try a little harder maybe i am being too gentle with them.Thanks for the input.

 
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john218

Part of the Furniture Now
May 5, 2012
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Connecticut
An old cure that I had to use once is to put the pipe in the freezer for several hours. The joint contracts and loosens. I used this technique many years ago and it worked. The first time I took the pipe out of the freezer, it was still tight, so I put it back in again for a while longer. So take your time and twist the stem when you remove it. Any heat or warmth would probably cause the joint to expand and get even tighter. That's a nice pipe.

 
papipeguy

papipeguy

Lifer
Jul 31, 2010
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I have 2 BC's and I've noticed that the tenons are a bit longer than my other pipes, so be careful removing the stem. BTW, very nice looking pipe.

 
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