How to access/remove rod from mainstock?

Uilleann Pipes
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Hi all. The drone switch on my set is really stiff and requires a lot of effort to move. I’ve been reading around and keep seeing references to removing the rod from the mainstock and applying cork grease, but I have no clue how to do this and can’t find any pictures or videos that describe the process. Can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

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Hello again. After getting over my initial paranoia of totally screwing up my set, and fiddling around with it a bit, I figured it out. Thanks anyway.

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How did you do it? Having the same problem, but unlike you, haven’t figured out what to do…

Hugh

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Watch “Hollow Mainstock Upgrade, Uilleann Pipes” on YouTube. That should point you in the right direction.