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georged

Lifer
Mar 7, 2013
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It's a vintage Holm. Wanted to keep the original stem here but at this point it doesn't look like an option.

Holm sorta cheated. He used molded stems and modified them so the didn't LOOK like molded stems. ;)

Yours started out as a Guidici #273, then spun up and put on a diet in several spots in addition to cutting the tenon.



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OzPiper

Lifer
Nov 30, 2020
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If you want to DIY, look up Rebornpipes. Lots of hints complete with before and after pics

I have never attempted a repair like that so I can’t comment on how long it would last

I strongly suspect that George is correct that your best bet is to get a new replacement stem
 

UB 40

Lifer
Jul 7, 2022
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When you’re able to spend some time on this one go for it and try to restore it. Where’s the chipped part? That would make it a lot easier, just glued in. Although some say that’s not their option and it will soon break again, it’s worth a try. Filling in a hole in a molar also won’t last a livetime. At Reborn pipes I saw some similar cases of chipped mouthpiece.
 

Stramaledetto

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Sep 13, 2023
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If you want to DIY, look up Rebornpipes. Lots of hints complete with before and after pics

I have never attempted a repair like that so I can’t comment on how long it would last

I strongly suspect that George is correct that your best bet is to get a new replacement stem
I'd prefer sending it to a pro
 

kcghost

Lifer
May 6, 2011
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Mark Tinsky up in Montana is my go-to guy for replacement stems. He's extremely fast in getting the stem back to you. Be sure to look under "Pipe Repair and Maintenance" followed by "Calling All Pipe Restorers" for a list of people who do this work.
 
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Stramaledetto

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Sep 13, 2023
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When you’re able to spend some time on this one go for it and try to restore it. Where’s the chipped part? That would make it a lot easier, just glued in. Although some say that’s not their option and it will soon break again, it’s worth a try. Filling in a hole in a molar also won’t last a livetime. At Reborn pipes I saw some similar cases of chipped mouthpiece.
I received it this way. I do not have the part.
 
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peteguy

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Jan 19, 2012
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No "Pro" will do that repair. They will do a replacement stem for you. It seems this point has been missed in this discussion. That is why original mint pipes are worth more, there are no replacement parts for pipes.