Stem issues.

easterntraveler · Jul 30, 2015

I have a gem series Ser Jacopo, however for some reason I can not get the stem back in. I removed the stem for cleaning purposes and when I went to insert it back in I was met with great rresistance. Can I use a lubricant like vasiline? Worried if something like that would eventually rott the briar?

warren · Jul 30, 2015

Did you have to strain to twist it out?
In your shoes I'd try a bit of pure bee's wax. Get it at any hardware store.

danielplainview · Jul 30, 2015

Rub a pencil lead on the tenon. Works like a charm.

Chasing Embers · Jul 30, 2015

+1 on the pencil lead

pipebuddy · Jul 30, 2015

Yup, pencil lead. If it

lightmyfire · Jul 30, 2015

Or try talc if you have some. :wink:

jpmcwjr · Jul 30, 2015

Graphite (pencil lead) is No. One choice. But could it also have been subject to moisture? (the stummel, specifically, the mortise where the tenon goes.) Moisture from cleaning or ambient levels. If so, drying it a bit may be all that's needed.

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