Problem

[Piper]

I'd be reluctant to expose a wooden stock and chanter to extreme temperatures. If they're poly, no problem. I once used a hair dryer to remove the top from a stubborn poly pc. One trick that worked for me is to wind some strong, small diameter cord into the crack where the chanter and stock meet. That may give you enough leeway to get it started moving. The hemp used for the joints likely won't be strong enough, I happened to have some nylon "artificial sinew" on hand, and used that to help remove a stuck chanter on an old 3/4 set of pipes.

[EagleJCS]

One trick that worked for me is to wind some strong, small diameter cord into the crack where the chanter and stock meet. That may give you enough leeway to get it started moving. The hemp used for the joints likely won't be strong enough, I happened to have some nylon "artificial sinew" on hand, and used that to help remove a stuck chanter on an old 3/4 set of pipes.

There's a thought that just might work! BRAVO!

Use a long shoestring (ghillie's?) or a bootlace and press it into the gap between the stock and the top of the chanter. The string will provide even pressure on the joint and doesn't require a twisting motion that could be torqued in more than one direction (which is often how chanters get broken in these cases).

[Nick the DSM]

I'll try that, if I can get some room in between the stock and chanter

[Nick the DSM]

Nope, nada.

I even blew up the bag to put some pressure in there, now I hope my reed isn't going to start getting moldy.

[highland mafia]

Quick question.. Dose the chanter turn in the stock, but not come out?? Have you tried very gently rocking the chanter back in forth in the stock? Have you attempted trying to steam it under a kettle for a bit? I understand you wanting to avoid "extreme" temps but then again your chanter is certainly stuck and needs to come out..

[Nick the DSM]

Does not even turn, it is almost seized in the stock.

[Nick the DSM]

Got it out!!

Thanks y'all for the help!