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How To Tighten A Pipe Stem ?
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<blockquote data-quote="skaukatt" data-source="post: 117559" data-attributes="member: 67"><p>If you really want an unobtrusive approach, or as I call it the path of least resistance (least aggressive), get yourself a block of bees wax, found in most any crafts store like Michael's or A.C. Moore - found next to the candle making items - break a small piece off - the remainder will last you a lifetime and can be used to apply to meerschaums for coloring - and rub the bees wax on the tenon. Smoke the pipe. Incredibly this works to correct a stem that is too loose or too tight.</p><p></p><p>You can use the other methods mentioned whereby you heat the tenon and either push a slightly larger drill bit end into it or even more aggressive, press it against a smooth flat surface but realize this, if you are ever so slightly off you will put a bulge and bend in that tenon that may prevent you from ever getting it back in or at the least a less that flush fit when re-assembled. It's your call but you should try the bees wax method before getting more aggressive.</p><p></p><p>Lou</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="skaukatt, post: 117559, member: 67"] If you really want an unobtrusive approach, or as I call it the path of least resistance (least aggressive), get yourself a block of bees wax, found in most any crafts store like Michael's or A.C. Moore - found next to the candle making items - break a small piece off - the remainder will last you a lifetime and can be used to apply to meerschaums for coloring - and rub the bees wax on the tenon. Smoke the pipe. Incredibly this works to correct a stem that is too loose or too tight. You can use the other methods mentioned whereby you heat the tenon and either push a slightly larger drill bit end into it or even more aggressive, press it against a smooth flat surface but realize this, if you are ever so slightly off you will put a bulge and bend in that tenon that may prevent you from ever getting it back in or at the least a less that flush fit when re-assembled. It's your call but you should try the bees wax method before getting more aggressive. Lou [/QUOTE]
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