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Selector

DOT Code: 739.687-166

Industry: fabrication, nec
Alternate Titles: stummel selector

Classifies smoking pipe stummels according to quality of briar and length of shank: Examines stummels for defects, such as cracks, splits, and decayed wood. Measures length of shank, using gauge. Classifies stummels according to specifications for each grade and places them in designated boxes. Dips high grade stummels in alcohol to bring out grain of briar and sorts them according to distinctiveness of grain. Discards defective briars. May inspect damaged pipes to determine method of salvage.

GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 78