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If you do manage to remove the stem, place some sort of dry lubricant, such as graphite (from a soft pencil) or wax, on the tenon and attempt to reinsert the stem. If this does not provide satisfactory results, you will need to remove a small amount of material from the tenon. Wrap some very fine (400 grit or so) sandpaper or some "O" or finer grade steel wool around the tenon and twist the stem gently. Work very slowly and carefully, and check the fit frequently until it is satisfactory. | If you do manage to remove the stem, place some sort of dry lubricant, such as graphite (from a soft pencil) or wax, on the tenon and attempt to reinsert the stem. If this does not provide satisfactory results, you will need to remove a small amount of material from the tenon. Wrap some very fine (400 grit or so) sandpaper or some "O" or finer grade steel wool around the tenon and twist the stem gently. Work very slowly and carefully, and check the fit frequently until it is satisfactory. | ||
== Professional repair shops == | |||
'''Ronni Bikacsan''' does excellent pipe repairs and alterations. Contact information: NightOwl Pipe Works, 720 Virginia Ave., Nashville TN 37216; phone 615-226-1756, or E-mail: mailto:info@nightowlpipeworks.com. Read Ronni's great article written for the [http://www.naspc.org/ronni.htm NASPC newsletter]. | '''Ronni Bikacsan''' does excellent pipe repairs and alterations. Contact information: NightOwl Pipe Works, 720 Virginia Ave., Nashville TN 37216; phone 615-226-1756, or E-mail: mailto:info@nightowlpipeworks.com. Read Ronni's great article written for the [http://www.naspc.org/ronni.htm NASPC newsletter]. | ||