A Stark Warning

[Fuelman]

Whenever anyone says “don’t “, the people who “do” will let you know it’s not entirely a real thing.

So could this be an old wives tale?

 

[LongIslandPiper]

I think it depends on the pipe. Most of my pipes are fine to remove stem when warm, but I have one that is extremely tight even when cold. I don’t even try until that one has cooled.

I too concur with this assessment. Depends on the tenon/mortise fitment. As a general rule most experienced pipers recommend waiting for it to cool down. YMMV

 

[jpberg]

So could this be an old wives tale?

I don’t think so. I mean, it can be done, but I think the odds of bad things happening will eventually catch up to you.

 

[minerLuke]

I cracked the mortise on a pipe once taking it down while still warm. I did sort of repair it but it does look like it's opening up again. Fortunately I learned my lesson on a cheap pipe.

 

[FLDRD]

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I want to hear more about the "Organ Twist".

 

[jpmcwjr]

I want to hear more about the "Organ Twist".

Nobody knows except Chubby Checker.