What is a "Stinger" for?

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Meanwhile I have an older Orlik pipe where the metal stinger seems to be stuck in the tenon, wondering what is the safest way to get it removed,,

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

Meanwhile I have an older Orlik pipe where the metal stinger seems to be stuck in the tenon, wondering what is the safest way to get it removed,,

A picture would help.

 

[craig61a]

Slam your opponent into submission…

 

[greysmoke]

There's nothing wrong with a stinger that a pair of pliers and a gentle twist can't fix.

And does anyone else find Kaywoodie's use of the word "Drinkless" in this connection to be obnoxious?

Drink less? How about drink nothing??

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

A picture would help.

This is not the actual pipe in question but has very indentical stinger

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

This is not the actual pipe in question but has very indentical stinger
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That should pull straight out but it's likely glued in with tar build up. Put it in the freezer for while and then try to pull it out.

 

[Choatecav]

I guess the thing I dislike the most about them is they impede the cleaning process. I have an old Marxman that I would like to pull the stinger out. Do any of you see anything that would prevent me from doing so without damaging the stem??

 

[tklee]

I see them don't serve much purpose, I just remove them.