Help with Dr Garbow

sikk50 · 08-29-2014, 07:03 PM

I just bought a Dr Garbow omega on a whim. Went to remove the stem and it seems to be fixed. Is it removable? I've never encountered a NON removable stem. But this thing is TIGHT!

The Poet · 08-29-2014, 07:13 PM

The last Dr. Grabow I had was 40+ years ago, so I'm no expert. But always thought their point was that the stem pulled out so that you could replace the filters in them. A quick check on Pipes&Cigars shows they still sell packs of filters, so I'd assume that still applies.

Yet I don't know for sure, so don't force anything then blame me if $#!+ breaks.

TXSmokey · 08-29-2014, 11:51 PM

Try smoking a bowl and then try to take the stem off. but I wouldn't recommend doing it too many times cause it can mess up the fit of the stem.

MarkinAZ · 08-30-2014, 12:59 AM

The stem is removable Andrew. I agree with Andrew. I'd smoke at least three and give it a gentle try upon finishing the third bowl...

WaRevo · 08-30-2014, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sikk50

I just bought a Dr Garbow omega on a whim. Went to remove the stem and it seems to be fixed. Is it removable?!

Hello New here on the Board. I have 3 Omega pipes and love them. As others have stated already the stems are removable. I have one from the 80's one from around 95ish and one that I bought in 2010. The 2010 one is the smooth pipe of the 3

I prefer the Savinelli Balsa System filters over the Grabow as seen in picture.

James

sikk50 · 09-01-2014, 08:26 AM

Thank you guys, I finally got it undone. I put it in a zip lock and placed it in the freezer over night. Came apart with very little effort in the morning.

08-29-2014, 07:03 PM	#1
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Help with Dr Garbow I just bought a Dr Garbow omega on a whim. Went to remove the stem and it seems to be fixed. Is it removable? I've never encountered a NON removable stem. But this thing is TIGHT! __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

08-29-2014, 07:13 PM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Help with Dr Garbow The last Dr. Grabow I had was 40+ years ago, so I'm no expert. But always thought their point was that the stem pulled out so that you could replace the filters in them. A quick check on Pipes&Cigars shows they still sell packs of filters, so I'd assume that still applies. Yet I don't know for sure, so don't force anything then blame me if $#!+ breaks. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

08-29-2014, 11:51 PM	#3
TXSmokey huh Join Date: May 2014 First Name: Richard Location: huh Posts: 150 Trading: (1)	Re: Help with Dr Garbow Try smoking a bowl and then try to take the stem off. but I wouldn't recommend doing it too many times cause it can mess up the fit of the stem. __________________ Support the Troop Support Contest 2014!!!

08-30-2014, 12:59 AM	#4
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Help with Dr Garbow The stem is removable Andrew. I agree with Andrew. I'd smoke at least three and give it a gentle try upon finishing the third bowl... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

09-01-2014, 08:26 AM	#6
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Help with Dr Garbow Thank you guys, I finally got it undone. I put it in a zip lock and placed it in the freezer over night. Came apart with very little effort in the morning. __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"