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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 videos == | |||
George Dibos is one of the best pipe repair experts and has been doing an excellent series of pipe repair videos, which can be seen on Youtube. Here is a link to his playlists including the various procedures he has videod so far: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQlM1pWKqd5prZTdEDANZg/playlists George Dibos High Grade Pipe Repair and Restoration Playlists]. | |||
== Professional repair shops == | == Professional repair shops == | ||
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'''George Dibos''' has collected, refurbished, and repaired briar pipes for over 30 years, and scaled up operations in 2007 to open Precision Smoking Pipe Rejuvenation and Repair, a full-service, commercial-grade shop. Contact information: Precision Smoking Pipe R&R, 3941 Wyoming Street, Kansas City, MO 64111; E-mail mailto:precisionpiperepair@gmail.com . [http://www.precisionpiperepair.com/ Precision Smoking Pipe R&R Website]. PLEASE NOTE: While the website has not been updated since his move to Kansas City in 2011, George is still actively repairing and restoring pipes. He does not respond to emails and apparently is not taking new customers (see Pipes Magazine radio show from Aug. 15, 2015). | '''George Dibos''' has collected, refurbished, and repaired briar pipes for over 30 years, and scaled up operations in 2007 to open Precision Smoking Pipe Rejuvenation and Repair, a full-service, commercial-grade shop. Contact information: Precision Smoking Pipe R&R, 3941 Wyoming Street, Kansas City, MO 64111; E-mail mailto:precisionpiperepair@gmail.com . [http://www.precisionpiperepair.com/ Precision Smoking Pipe R&R Website]. PLEASE NOTE: While the website has not been updated since his move to Kansas City in 2011, George is still actively repairing and restoring pipes. He does not respond to emails and apparently is not taking new customers (see Pipes Magazine radio show from Aug. 15, 2015). | ||
George has been doing excellent repair videos, which can be seen on Youtube. Here is a link to his playlists including various procedures: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQlM1pWKqd5prZTdEDANZg/playlists George Dibos High Grade Pipe Repair and Restoration Playlists]. | |||
'''Norwood's Pipe Repair''', 1160 Norwood Lane, Clifton, Tennessee 38425, (731) 925-1836. [mailto:flnpipes@yahoo.com E-mail], [http://www.norwoodspiperepair.com/ Website] Floyd Norwood is the repairman of choice for numerous pipe and tobacco shops throughout the U.S. and is known for his quality work, fast turn around time and prices that are often 1/3 that of his competitors. Floyd also crafts quality freehand pipes as a hobby which can be purchased at his website. | '''Norwood's Pipe Repair''', 1160 Norwood Lane, Clifton, Tennessee 38425, (731) 925-1836. [mailto:flnpipes@yahoo.com E-mail], [http://www.norwoodspiperepair.com/ Website] Floyd Norwood is the repairman of choice for numerous pipe and tobacco shops throughout the U.S. and is known for his quality work, fast turn around time and prices that are often 1/3 that of his competitors. Floyd also crafts quality freehand pipes as a hobby which can be purchased at his website. | ||