Falcon Bowl Doesn't Screw on Properly

[Kaarigar]

where did you buy it? Everyone but eBay are out and I’d like to get a new one.

Most of the UK shops have them. I bought at GQ Tobaccos online.

 

[edger]

Tried this. I was afraid that it would damage the bowl or the stem if I press too hard.

Don't be too aggressive when you thread it on. Mine have conformed with a firm but not too aggressive twist. Enjoy your Falcon they are good smokes and very forgiving when used as as a practical "work" pipe.

 

[Kaarigar]

If you’re having trouble seating it, take it off, flip it over, put it back on. Use a fingernail to press it flush to the bottom of the threaded bit. Run your fingernail in the thread to press it flush. Viola!

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The ID of the gasket is a bit smaller than the OD at the bottom of the threads. Here you can see the right side is flush, while left is not fully seated. Just work it with your fingernail to get it down to the bottom. Once you’ve done that, place the bowl back on and carefully engage the threads. Screw it in using even force pushing it down and twist. Don’t overdo it and turn the bowl slowly not more than a 1/4 turn.

I tried exactly what you describe here - many times. But there was no joy. I am pretty sure the threads on the stem are at fault.

 

[edger]

I tried exactly what you describe here - many times. But there was no joy. I am pretty sure the threads on the stem are at fault.

Could very well be, but, trust me, this is very rare. Send it back and get another. I think you will be very pleased.

 

[edger]

I returned the stem to the seller. It turned out to be a very expensive deal - paid two shippings to/fro UK - and no stem to show.

I'm very sorry that this was your experience.

 

[craig61a]

I tried exactly what you describe here - many times. But there was no joy. I am pretty sure the threads on the stem are at fault.

Post some photos of what you've got. Maybe we can help you figure it out.

 

[crawdad]

Most of the UK shops have them. I bought at GQ Tobaccos online.

Didn’t care for the taxes. I’ll wait, I’m a patient man.

 

[paulfg]

Didn’t care for the taxes. I’ll wait, I’m a patient man.

probably still as cheap from UK including any taxes

 

[Kaarigar]

I'm very sorry that this was your experience.

I would like to report that the seller (GQ Tobaccos) was kind enough to pay for the return postage, and they also shipped out a straight stem that attaches very well with the billiard bowl that I have. Full marks to the seller! I have a full pipe now - time to figure out how to use it

 

[BROBS]

I would like to report that the seller (GQ Tobaccos) was kind enough to pay for the return postage, and they also shipped out a straight stem that attaches very well with the billiard bowl that I have. Full marks to the seller! I have a full pipe now - time to figure out how to use it

It’s possible the threaded area got smacked and was put out of round. This would cause it not to thread.
I had one that was bent very slightly and allowed a small air leak... wanna know the solution? Put the stem where the bowl connects flat on a piece of wood or countertop you don’t care about and smack the bottom a few times with your palm. It straightens the top to level and solved my issue.

 

[Kaarigar]

It’s possible the threaded area got smacked and was put out of round. This would cause it not to thread.
I had one that was bent very slightly and allowed a small air leak... wanna know the solution? Put the stem where the bowl connects flat on a piece of wood or countertop you don’t care about and smack the bottom a few times with your palm. It straightens the top to level and solved my issue.

I had checked every aspects of this - the metal bowl was shaped properly. Threads were the culprit. Please see the attached picture - which I should have uploaded initially - sorry about that!

 

[Kaarigar]

Post some photos of what you've got. Maybe we can help you figure it out.

Sorry for late response. Here's the picture.

 

[craig61a]

While it's hard to tell from the photo, it would appear to me that the threads didn't fully fill out during the casting process. Seems to be some voids.

Wanna know how to fix it...? Find a board or a countertop. Smack your head against it 3-4 times...

Get ahold of the vendor, ask for a replacement.

Vendor sends replacement.

Problem solved...

 

[BROBS]

While it's hard to tell from the photo, it would appear to me that the threads didn't fully fill out during the casting process. Seems to be some voids.

Wanna know how to fix it...? Find a board or a countertop. Smack your head against it 3-4 times...

Get ahold of the vendor, ask for a replacement.

Vendor sends replacement.

Problem solved...

BEAUTIFUL GENIUS POSTING STAND BACK

 

[jpberg]

There’s been maybe five threads through the internet in the last year about this. Short threaded bowls have been the common culprit.

 

[Kaarigar]

While it's hard to tell from the photo, it would appear to me that the threads didn't fully fill out during the casting process. Seems to be some voids.

Wanna know how to fix it...? Find a board or a countertop. Smack your head against it 3-4 times...

Get ahold of the vendor, ask for a replacement.

Vendor sends replacement.

Problem solved...

I got the replacement.

 

[craig61a]

I got the replacement.

Yeah, I know. I'm glad you got it resolved.

I really enjoy my Falcons.

 

[Kaarigar]

There’s been maybe five threads through the internet in the last year about this. Short threaded bowls have been the common culprit.

Yes, the one I have seems to be a short threaded bowl - just a quarter of a twist.

 

[craig61a]

Yes, the one I have seems to be a short threaded bowl - just a quarter of a twist.

1/4 twist is proper...

 

[ofafeather]

1/4 twist is proper...

Good to know.