Just make sure your stem is the right size before stuffing it in again.
You could try a metal ring on the shank, but I don't think that would look good, and the shape of the shank wouldn't lend itself well to that.
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A quick fix that you can try is to stick that new stem in a little to spread the shank, drop some thin CA glue (aka SuperGlue) in the crack, and remove the stem. Stick a clamp on it right away, and wipe up whatever leaks out with something lint-free. Let is sit overnight to cure.
Just make sure your stem is the right size before stuffing it in again.
You could try a metal ring on the shank, but I don't think that would look good, and the shape of the shank wouldn't lend itself well to that.
Just make sure your stem is the right size before stuffing it in again.
You could try a metal ring on the shank, but I don't think that would look good, and the shape of the shank wouldn't lend itself well to that.
I lost a pipe this weekend too. My lil seahorse. Apparently the tb chamber wall was too thin in one spot and it burnt through. I thought it was just a hot spot. I mean there was no scortching on the inside of the bowl. But I gave the spot a little tap and chip just fell away. BLEACH! Don't think this is repairable. Ohh well. I'll just have to make another! BTW, it did smoke much better with a bigger chamber. Still got an occasional gurgle, mostly due to the mortise/tennon fit - or lack there of. But none of the ultra wet goopy bottom of the bowl kinda thing like before.