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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2017 23:20:53 GMT -5
Excitement for the day! I got a lot of stems off ebay. I bought the lot of 16 stems specifically because it had a silver rondel GBD stem in it. The stem has a bite through on the bottom, but I can fix it. So, today I started refurbishing the pipe, since the stem actually FITS it. Grin.... The before... ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4483/37236961061_ae0fa7bbcb_z_d.jpg) ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4331/36567326253_296287ebfc_z_d.jpg) The white spots on the shank are tape residue. There is a small crack in the shank, which I glued. And after reaming and cleaning the stummel. It cleaned up pretty good. ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4391/36982039670_001bbe0c6b_z_d.jpg) ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4372/36982038930_1e7a11d0ec_z_d.jpg) It had heavy cake clear to the bottom of the bowl. I don't think that is the proper stem for the pipe, but it works for me. I looked for pics of originals and this seems close. I ended up with 9 pipes out of my pile of estate bowls without stems that I can now attempt repair and refurbishment. That was a good find on ebay. Should keep me busy for a while.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2017 23:34:38 GMT -5
Great looking estate! I think that is the correct stem, if not a close match. I have a few Prehistoric bowls and they are all different stem sizes and that is kinda a bummer.
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Post by trailboss on Sept 22, 2017 12:03:18 GMT -5
When I see that before picture, I figure that it must be a good smoker, because someone put it through it's paces.
Good job!
I love GBD's for looks and performance.
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Post by peteguy on Sept 22, 2017 13:55:15 GMT -5
Nice job on the rim - really came out good. Clean up that stem!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2017 21:51:50 GMT -5
Thanks Guys! It is a pretty cool old pipe. Oh, yes, the stem will get cleaned and repaired. I have to be careful with the rondel. I am told it is aluminum. Oxyclean isn't kind to aluminum, so, this one may have to be done by hand. I thought I would show this neat little clamp. It is just a plastic modeling tool, but very handy. It is non-marring, and exerts plenty of force for this type of work. Here it is holding the shank crack closed while the glue sets. ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4388/36544560454_a87bc47182_z_d.jpg) And just for reference, I was told on the pipe makers forum that I should use a Delrin plug for the mouthpiece on a repair like this one needs. Delrin is VERY slick and not much sticks to it. That is the only time I have seen a reference to using it for an epoxy resistant tool, but I will test it before I actually try it in a stem. I have two now that need the same treatment. I WILL report back the results of the tests. I may also pin the crack in the shank. I have been wanting to try the process. I bought some stainless steel wire with the intent of repairing a cracked bowl on another pipe. Pinning a stem may just work too.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2017 21:56:03 GMT -5
Thanks Guys! It is a pretty cool old pipe. Oh, yes, the stem will get cleaned and repaired. I have to be careful with the rondel. I am told it is aluminum. Oxyclean isn't kind to aluminum, so, this one may have to be done by hand. I thought I would show this neat little clamp. It is just a plastic modeling tool, but very handy. It is non-marring, and exerts plenty of force for this type of work. Here it is holding the shank crack closed while the glue sets. ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4388/36544560454_a87bc47182_z_d.jpg) And just for reference, I was told on the pipe makers forum that I should use a Delrin plug for the mouthpiece on a repair like this one needs. Delrin is VERY slick and not much sticks to it. That is the only time I have seen a reference to using it for an epoxy resistant tool, but I will test it before I actually try it in a stem. I have two now that need the same treatment. I WILL report back the results of the tests. I may also pin the crack in the shank. I have been wanting to try the process. I bought some stainless steel wire with the intent of repairing a cracked bowl on another pipe. Pinning a stem may just work too. Ken, I have two of those blue clamps. Identical. I bought them about 40 years ago at the model shop. They are very handy for light duty clamping.
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