Repair the loose mouthpiece of a tobacco pipe

If the mouthpiece of your pipe becomes loose, help is needed. Low rotatability when cold, especially in winter, is normal, as the wood and mouthpiece expand or contract differently. Please do not leave your pipe outside in the cold at night. In the unlikely event that such a problem arises: Put the pipe together and let it warm up to room temperature. Please separate your pipe if possible only at room temperature. When it is warm, the material usually expands again so that the gap dimensions should fit again. Therefore: Always let it cool down and never remove the mouthpiece in cold conditions.

A loose mouthpiece can be reattached with some home remedies:

Possibility a)  

1. Warm the cones
2. Insert the 9.1 mm drill shaft
3. let cool  

Possibility b)  

1. Warm the cones over the tealight
2. Quench the cones in ice watern
3. Check accuracy of fit
4. Repeat the procedure several times if necessary  

Possibility c)

1. Fill the spigot with pipe cleaners
2. Warm the cones over the tealight
3. Let the cones cool down
4. Check accuracy of fit
5. Repeat the procedure until the pin is secure  

Possibility d) – in somewhat stubborn cases

1. Warm the cones over the tealight
2. Tap the tenon lightly and gently on a solid plate
3. Quench the cones in ice water
4. Check accuracy of fit
5. If necessary, repeat the procedure several times