Help! Replacement Reed stem for Virginia Planter Cob

[khiddy]

So I managed to somehow split the reed stem on my (fairly new) Virginia Planter cob pipe from Missouri Meerschaum/Old Dominion. Does anyone know of a replacement stem source?

 

[beefeater33]

So I managed to somehow split the reed stem on my (fairly new) Virginia Planter cob pipe from Missouri Meerschaum/Old Dominion. Does anyone know of a replacement stem source?
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I would contact MM/Old Dominion…..

 

[VDL_Piper]

I really am no help, I'll see myself out........

 

[kcghost]

Yep, contact Missouri Meerschaum and have them send you some.

 

[Swiss Army Knife]

Such is the fate of reed unfortunately. If you feel like being crafty you could try and fashion yourself a DIY nording compass style metal stem with some stainless steel tubing.

 

[OzPiper]

@Humblepipe listed some antique ones for sale not too long ago.
He may be able to help you out if you pm him.

But Missouri meerschaum may be your best bet

 

[jpmcwjr]

Gluing it back together shouldn't be hard.

 

[khiddy]

Quick update: I emailed Missouri Meerschaum yesterday and they just let me know they're sending a replacement bamboo stem. They also wrote, "Since we do custom fit the stems to the bowl, you may have to do a little modifying to get it to fit properly. We use a white glue similar to Elmer’s glue to assemble our pipes, so just a dab or white glue should hold the new stem in the bowl. Hopefully this one will last much longer."

Good customer service for the win!

 

[prairiedruid]

The handyman's secret weapon........duct tape.

 

[AroEnglish]

Quick update: I emailed Missouri Meerschaum yesterday and they just let me know they're sending a replacement bamboo stem. They also wrote, "Since we do custom fit the stems to the bowl, you may have to do a little modifying to get it to fit properly. We use a white glue similar to Elmer’s glue to assemble our pipes, so just a dab or white glue should hold the new stem in the bowl. Hopefully this one will last much longer."

Good customer service for the win!

Nice! Show us the results when you're done.