Questions You Thought Were Too Dumb to Ask (Pipes Edition)

[Haebar]

I've only had 2 Petersons with nickel bands and they were both press fit. Was yours glued?

I don't know. I bought it on Ebay and it was loose when I got it.

[Pugsley]

I don't know. I bought it on Ebay and it was loose when I got it.

I don't think I'd glue it on. You can try this: Remove the stem and the band, then apply a very light coat of clear fingernail polish only to the area the band covers. Allow that to dry completely, then slide the band on over it. If it's still loose, repeat the process. If it's too tight to slide on, lightly sand the dried polish with very fine sandpaper until it fits. I did this on a brand new Peterson Aran that came with a loose band.

[Haebar]

I don't think I'd glue it on. You can try this: Remove the stem and the band, then apply a very light coat of clear fingernail polish only to the area the band covers. Allow that to dry completely, then slide the band on over it. If it's still loose, repeat the process. If it's too tight to slide on, lightly sand the dried polish with very fine sandpaper until it fits. I did this on a brand new Peterson Aran that came with a loose band.

Thanks! I'll try that.