You all are going to be sooooo glad when I get this rod finished!!

I bought a hexagonal winding check, the exact measurment of the place on the rod (all three measurments, averaged). It's just perfect ... except for ... just about an inch above the cork, there's a slight increase in the rods dimension, and the check won't slip beyond it. Can I apply moist heat to the rod, then "encourage" the check beyond it? Do I just give up and purchase a new check in a larger size?