Broken shank

[elwoodblues]

I was cleaning my pipes (with vodka) and I put the shank in too early, wood was swollen and thus a tight fit. Went to back it back out and it snapped. Lesson learned. What a pisser! Anyway, where can I order a replacement shank?

The plastic insert is about 3/8" OD. The shank still goes in and feels secure, despite being missing most of the plastic insert, so I'm also wondering about using it as is if I can't get a new shank.
Thanks!

 

[piffyr]

I very much doubt that you could order a new extension from the company. The thing to do would be to have the tenon replaced but, given the price of the pipe, it would probably make more sense to just buy a new one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MXU0ZW/ref=s9_dcacsd_dcoop_bw_c_x_2_w

 

[elwoodblues]

Thanks, yeah I know it might be easier just to order a new one. Looks like I might just do that. My sister got it for me as a present so I don't wanna "offend" her by shelving it. I'm guessing to replace the tenon it'd be at least $25 or $30.
Thanks!

 

[cortezattic]

Yes, $25 at least, plus round trip postage.

 

[piffyr]

I'm guessing to replace the tenon it'd be at least $25 or $30.

Oh, I don't know. Maybe a bit of patience, postage, and a wish for a merry Christmas is all that's required. PM incoming.

 

[cynicismandsugar]

^^^ :clap:

 

[beefeater33]

^^^ That's what I love about this place! Good on you Piffyr!!
And,this has got to be the best quote on here this week.........

and I put the shank in too early, wood was swollen and thus a tight fit. Went to back it back out and it snapped.

OUCH!! .................. ::

 

[elwoodblues]

Thanks for the help everyone...if I could figure out how to repair this one (or where to send it) I will pay for it. I don't wanna be a charity!

 

[aldecaker]

Sometimes your good deed is to let someone do a good deed for you. :wink:

 

[piffyr]

if I could figure out how to repair this one (or where to send it)

Did you check your PMs?
Example of work:

For the record, yours would be much, much easier to do.

I don't wanna be a charity!

You're thinking about this the wrong way, Elwood. It's Christmastime; "peace on earth, good will toward men" and all that. I can't do anything about the first thing but I can the second, at least this once. So, take the offer so that I can go back to being a scrooge.

 

[jpmcwjr]

What a spot-on gesture!
And I hate when this happens....

and I put the shank in too early, wood was swollen and thus a tight fit. Went to back it back out and it snapped.

 

[elwoodblues]

Thanks so much, I just checked my PM's and didn't see anything?

 

[piffyr]

Weird. I just checked and it was sent earlier today. Trying again.

 

[elwoodblues]

Still nothing! Weird. If it doesn't come through today I'll PM my email....seriously too kind of you. Thanks!

 

[joeman]

I'm guessing Elwood is not looking in the right spot, I sent him a PM yesterday at noon.
Elwood, you'll find your PM's here: http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/pm.php

 

[mso489]

Rescuing a pipe is a good deed indeed. This is a gift pipe and fixing it is more important than just buying a replacement. Bravo for piff'.

 

[piffyr]

This is a gift pipe and fixing it is more important than just buying a replacement.

Those were my thoughts exactly after hearing the story behind it.

 

[elwoodblues]

Got the PM! I was checking under notifications...weird. Thanks again! Love this forum already. Hope I can give back to this place.