Best Way to Remove Broken Stem in Shank?

[mikethompson]

I was gifted an older Barling with part of the stem broken off inside the shank. What is the best way to go about removing it?

I've tried putting a screw in there and pulling, but it's stuck in there quite well.

Any help appreciated ?

 

[sablebrush52]

I was gifted an older Barling with part of the stem broken off inside the shank. What is the best way to go about removing it?

I've tried putting a screw in there and pulling, but it's stuck in there quite well.

Any help appreciated ?

Did you attempt to soak the mortise with alcohol for 15 - 20 minutes before trying to remove the tenon? Could be stuck to a bunch of hardened crap. Dissolving said crap may loosen the tenon enough for you to rotate it out.

 

[ray47]

I've used a variable speed Dremel tool with a cutting bit. You have to be careful and go slow, but it works great.

 

[Jaylotw]

I've used a variable speed Dremel tool with a cutting bit. You have to be careful and go slow, but it works great.

That's how I did it, too, but with a drill bit. I turned it just enough so the drill got a good bite, then slowly pulled the broken piece out. Took all of 30 seconds.

I should add that it was a cheap basket pipe, so I wasn't too scared of nicking anything.

Is there enough left sticking out to grab with pliers?

 

[mikethompson]

Did you attempt to soak the mortise with alcohol for 15 - 20 minutes before trying to remove the tenon?

No, but I will try that

drill bit. I turned it just enough so the drill got a good bite, then slowly pulled the broken piece out. Took all of 30 seconds.

Sounds better than using a screw

Is there enough left sticking out to grab with pliers?

No ?

 

[Waning Embers]

I just use an easy out with a T handle.

 

[georged]

Caution: anthing that "grabs by compression" as opposed to material removal (screw vs. tap) can split the shank from the outward pressure.

The truly right way to do it requires a special tool:

 

[craig61a]

Caution: anthing that "grabs by compression" as opposed to material removal (screw vs. tap) can split the shank from the outward pressure.

The truly right way to do it requires a special tool:

Funny, I’ve actually done that before…

I have a small slide hammer that I bought years ago in an archery shop that was meant for pulling broadheads out of trees.

Had a pipe that fell from a shirt pocket and snapped. The shank was rather thin, and it did cross my mind that if I just ran a drywall screw in there it could damage the shank…

 

[Duck]

Caution: anthing that "grabs by compression" as opposed to material removal (screw vs. tap) can split the shank from the outward pressure.

The truly right way to do it requires a special tool:

That's the same arm motion as that which should be used to hammer home a nail.

 

[J2design]

Caution: anthing that "grabs by compression" as opposed to material removal (screw vs. tap) can split the shank from the outward pressure.

The truly right way to do it requires a special tool:

What sort of attachment do you have on the slide hammer that can accept a tap? I

 

[Wesley pipes]

I've used a variable speed Dremel tool with a cutting bit. You have to be careful and go slow, but it works great.

Had good luck using a set of small drill bits and gradually going up in size. I noticed if you can thin the walls of the broken stem piece that’s inside the shank, it makes getting it out a lot easier. Also Carving at it with needle files works good. just go very very slow. Sometimes being very patient is the only way.