question about my peterson donegal billiard 06

[bjeorn]

hi everyone ive been smoking a pipe for 7 years now hand ive heard about pipes that have stems that aren't supposed to come out. the question is, is my pipe one of those or is there a problem?

p.s it doesn't matter really its more a curiosity.

p.p.s its the one in the picture.

much thanks

 

[python]

Welcome to the site Bjeorn!
As far as I know, all stems are removable. Some are push stems and some are screw in stems.
I don't see a picture.

 

[bjeorn]

lol i know i cant seem to get my pic up on my posts.

the stem doesnt seem to want to budge i think that the nickle band may be biting it.

never mind its still a bloody good pipe lol

thanks for the reply

 

[unclearthur]

Wait until the pipe is completely cold and then apply gentle but firm pressure twisting in only one direction. I have managed to get stuck stems out by putting the pipe in the fridge and allowing the difference in contraction rates to work. Once out coat the tenon with pencil lead to lubricate it.

 

[cortezattic]

Ditto what Arthur said. I've heard the same two suggestions so frequently that they must be popular solutions.

 

[bjeorn]

fab ill try that now thanks very much

 

[chuckw]

The only difference I recommend over Aurther's advice is put it in your freezer for 20 or 30 minutes.

 

[bjeorn]

i tried it and it work brilliant, thanks guys

 

[unclearthur]

Always glad to be helpful!

 

[juni]

Is it this one:

The stem on mine was a bit tight too but now it has loosened up. Let it cool down properly after smoking it before attempting to remove the stem.

 

[bjeorn]

thats the one although ive only just noticed that mine doesnt have the p on the stem although the nickle band has the p on it