How to Loosen a Pipe Czech Tool/Tamper

[macaroni]

Any tips on how to loosen up a pipe Czech tool/tamper? Aside from, "use it!"

I thought about WD-40 but don't want the smell or slippery feel.

I thought about putting it in the vise and whacking a chisel into it to spread it apart--but I'd miss the dang thing and hit myself or bust it all to heck!

I like the loose ones that are worn in and flop around easily!
thnx much,
mike

 

[stokesdale]

Any tips on how to loosen up a pipe Czech tool/tamper? Aside from, "use it!"

I thought about WD-40 but don't want the smell or slippery feel.

I thought about putting it in the vise and whacking a chisel into it to spread it apart--but I'd miss the dang thing and hit myself or bust it all to heck!

I like the loose ones that are worn in and flop around easily!
thnx much,
mike

Use it

 

[STP]

I have several, and sprayed a little WD-40 on the joint/grommet, then whipped off with a rag. No issues with a “smell or a slippery feel”.

 

[mso489]

Just watch an exciting movie and fidget with the Czech tool, and that might loosen it up.

 

[Chasing Embers]

WD40 is primarily used to displace water. I'd use 3in1 oil.

 

[mikethompson]

Try mineral oil?

Honestly 'use it' was my first reaction!

 

[bullet08]

Mineral oil sounds good. Never owned Czech tool before. Pipe nail is my friend.

 

[anotherbob]

WD40 is primarily used to displace water. I'd use 3in1 oil.

that's why it's called water Defense oh that makes sense.

 

[anotherbob]

I'd prefer figuring out how to get it to tighten up again.

 

[verporchting]

Put it in the freezer for 10 minutes and then work it back and forth furiously for a few minutes until the friction warms it up. Repeat.

 

[FurCoat]

WD40 is primarily used to displace water. I'd use 3in1 oil.

+1 for 3 in 1 oil. Good for folding knives too. If you know anyone with a sewing machine, they should have some. If you're worried about using oil try graphite.

 

[BROBS]

+1 for 3 in 1 oil. Good for folding knives too. If you know anyone with a sewing machine, they should have some. If you're worried about using oil try graphite.

Or butcher block oil (or plain mineral oil) is a good option on a tool that may see use on a consumable ?

 

[BROBS]

that's why it's called water Defense oh that makes sense.

With WD-40 and Flexseal you could rule waterworld

 

[anotherbob]

With WD-40 and Flexseal you could rule waterworld

yeah but why would you want to? Even if you're a fan of jet skis.

 

[BROBS]

yeah but why would you want to? Even if you're a fan of jet skis.

All the cigs

 

[BROBS]

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

They're what, $2.75? If you get a tight one, throw it away and pull out another one. Problem solved.

 

[STP]

I'd prefer figuring out how to get it to tighten up again.

Hit it with hammer, or buy a new one... they’re $2

 

[STP]

... or maybe you’re not talking about a Czech tool ?

 

[macaroni]

They're what, $2.75? If you get a tight one, throw it away and pull out another one. Problem solved.

hoosierpipeguy--I like your posts! Really!! Example--I read about your use of mylar bags and ordered a bunch from Amazon--big & little (I should ask if you separate your tobacco tins, cans and bags into aros and non-aros before bagging them in the mylar? I did not and now wonder if should have??) & I love 'em. Back to your post--I agree! I had two tight ones, ordered 8 more and now I've got 8 more tight ones--I kid you not . Really. They're all tight, almost too tight to open. Course, maybe I just got weak hands/wrists
Thanks
mike