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How do you tighten a 9mm stem?
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<blockquote data-quote="AJ" data-source="post: 454501" data-attributes="member: 2363"><p>The method I've used several times with success is that I heat some water until it's almost hot enough to boil. I'm sure that it really doesn't matter if the water gets hot enough to boil. You want some very hot water. Dip the tenon in the water for a minute or so to allow the tenon to soften a little. With an awl or something similar (nail) gently tap the point into the opening of the tenon for about 1/3 - 1/2 inch. What you are doing is causing the teneon to swell a bit. Take your time and if you are using the awl you can do this in one step because the shaft of the awl is tapered. If you are using a nail you may have to keep changing the nail until you get one that will make the tenon large enough to fit tightly.</p><p></p><p>I'm sure there are a large number of ways to do it but this methos works for me and seems to have a minimum amount of risk. I've seen some other people use a candle or use their pipe lighter to heat the tenon. I'm afraid of over heating the tenon causing it to melt, warp, or something that will be beyond my scarce capabilities to straighten it out. </p><p></p><p>Maybe some others here will have a method that is simpler or offer less risk. Good luck and whatever method you use I'd really like to know the results. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>AJ</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AJ, post: 454501, member: 2363"] The method I've used several times with success is that I heat some water until it's almost hot enough to boil. I'm sure that it really doesn't matter if the water gets hot enough to boil. You want some very hot water. Dip the tenon in the water for a minute or so to allow the tenon to soften a little. With an awl or something similar (nail) gently tap the point into the opening of the tenon for about 1/3 - 1/2 inch. What you are doing is causing the teneon to swell a bit. Take your time and if you are using the awl you can do this in one step because the shaft of the awl is tapered. If you are using a nail you may have to keep changing the nail until you get one that will make the tenon large enough to fit tightly. I'm sure there are a large number of ways to do it but this methos works for me and seems to have a minimum amount of risk. I've seen some other people use a candle or use their pipe lighter to heat the tenon. I'm afraid of over heating the tenon causing it to melt, warp, or something that will be beyond my scarce capabilities to straighten it out. Maybe some others here will have a method that is simpler or offer less risk. Good luck and whatever method you use I'd really like to know the results. :) AJ [/QUOTE]
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