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Let the pipe dry for a few days or longer. Do not force the stem into the shank as you could damage or crack the latter.
If you live in a humid environment, put the pipe in a small zip-closure plastic bag with some uncooked rice, enough to cover the pipe. This will safely absorb any excess moisture.
If it remains too tight after drying, try rubbing bees wax on the tenon as a lubricant. Some might suggest rubbing a soft pencil lead or powdered graphite, though this could be abrasive.
What type of alcohol did you use? (Everclear, isopropyl 91% or 70%)
Did you allow the alcohol to fully evaporate before removing the salt?
Did you plug the draft hole in the end of the shank to keep the mortise dry?
(I apologize in advance for any of my fellow forum members who may turn this post into a double entendre fest)
If you live in a humid environment, put the pipe in a small zip-closure plastic bag with some uncooked rice, enough to cover the pipe. This will safely absorb any excess moisture.
If it remains too tight after drying, try rubbing bees wax on the tenon as a lubricant. Some might suggest rubbing a soft pencil lead or powdered graphite, though this could be abrasive.
What type of alcohol did you use? (Everclear, isopropyl 91% or 70%)
Did you allow the alcohol to fully evaporate before removing the salt?
Did you plug the draft hole in the end of the shank to keep the mortise dry?
(I apologize in advance for any of my fellow forum members who may turn this post into a double entendre fest)
For the future: keep the shank inserted the whole time. While a pun, it's also serious advice. Never leave the stem off the pipe for longer than is needed for cleaning the mortise. (there could be nasty stuff in the hole).
What were you thinking when you posted this! Obviously you haven't been hear long, it's all fun though, welcome aboard
Seriously, let it completely dry and if its still tight try some graphite
Alcohol will oxidize vulcanite and could melt some plastic stems . I have never heard of anyone doing a salt and alcohol treatment and leaving the stem in . Of course some have lived longer than I have . :crazy:
Spigots are even better in that regard, and you've got the bling factor, too. Some ladies drool over that, and like to remove the silvered stem and reinsert into the other silver part that protects the hole. Over and over.
Uh, over and out.
Uh, over and out.
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