Who Can Repair a Chipped Stem?

[Stramaledetto]

Looking to repair stem on this pipe. Who does it?

 

[georged]

Based on the pic, you'd be better off with a new stem.

A patch of the required shape won't hold for long, and all you need is a molded replacement (not something cut from rod).

 

[gamzultovah]

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Based on the pic, you'd be better off with a new stem.

A patch of the required shape won't hold for long, and all you need is a molded replacement (not something cut from rod).

^^This man right here^^

 

[Stramaledetto]

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^^This man right here^^

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

 

[gamzultovah]

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

@georged can hook you up. Best in the business. PM him and he’ll set you on the right path.

 

[georged]

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.

 

[Stramaledetto]

Interesting

 

[OzPiper]

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]

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]

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

 

[Chasing Embers]

I'd prefer sending it to a pro

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[kcghost]

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.

 

[Stramaledetto]

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.

 

[Stramaledetto]

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Tried. He said needs new stem.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Tried. He said needs new stem.

I was referring to him for a stem replacement. A chip like that is mostly non repairable unless it's going to be a display piece.

 

[didimauw]

It looks similar to the nording stems that you can buy separately.

 

[peteguy]

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.