Butz Choquin calabash

[ohiopuffer]

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]

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]

they arent gourd type but i will try to get some pics up

 

[ohiopuffer]

This is the Calabash Jr.

Edit: Fixed your pic, L.

 

[pstlpkr]

It looks to be a type of military bit and should come out with a gentle but persistent twist while pulling.

 

[lankfordjl]

Awesome pipe!

 

[ohiopuffer]

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.

 

[withnail]

Maybe a little warm water may help loosen the joint, rather than forcing the issue.

 

[john218]

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]

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.

 

[ohiopuffer]

Thanks for the advice and do not worry I will be veeerry careful I love this pipe lol