Removing the Shank from a Corn Cob Pipe?

[lifeon2]

Could anyone tell me how to remove the shank from a corn cob pipe? I have googled like mad but get no results I know they are inexpensive but I would prefer to do it right the first time.

 

[philip]

The shank on my Country Gentleman appears to be glued in place. Or perhaps the lacquer is acting as glue. That may need to be heated up first. i've never tried. Good luck.

 

[lifeon2]

I have a couple of burn out briars with long shanks on them and I want to try making a briar/cob hybrid. Would try to repair the briars normally but these have burned clean through the side of the bowl.

 

[tokerpipes]

Talk to thesmokindragon. He makes cobs with briar shanks, i have one coming to me real soon. he may be able to give you some insight.

 

[lonestar]

Some of them twist right out, some of them are well glued in place.

I've found something like this to be the perfect tool http://tiny.cc/40jx6

Just cinch the strap and gently rotate the bowl back and forth until it begins to loosen.

 

[patiobum]

I recently removed 3 cob shanks from the cob bowls.
Place the cob in the palm of your left or right hand, trist the shank with the other hand, voila it is seperated !!
I used Elmers carpenters glue to reglue new shanks.