Do Juma stems oxidize?

[michaelmirza]

I've completely purged my pipe collection of all vulcanite/ebonite stems because oxidization is not worth my time or anyone else's. That means I now only buy pipes with stems made of acrylic/lucite, and maybe horn.
With that said, has anyone had experience smoking and owning a pipe with a stem made of "juma"? I've seen it in listings from time to time and am wondering about the material's properties over time and after extended use. Most importantly, does juma oxidize? Any oxidization potential whatsoever is a dealbreaker for me. Because...

Been the better half of a year since my last post; it's good to be back!

 

[kanse]

http://www.pipemakersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9041
This came up

 

[Chasing Embers]

Juma is a thermoset plastic like bakelite, epoxy, and polyester. Oxidation shouldn't be an issue.

 

[clickklick]

No oxidation but they can get a bit duller of a shine over time.

 

[warren]

Michael: You place too high a value on my time.

 

[jvnshr]

Michael, I stumbled upon your username in one of the older posts yesterday and I was like "Where is that guy?". Good to see you again.

 

[michaelmirza]

A few thoughts:
Thanks for the advice! Nice to hear that it doesn't oxidize.
Apparently I've been saying the noun form of that word wrong this whole time. oxidation > oxidization
Warren, that made me laugh. Forgive me for assuming. :lol:
Jvnshr, thanks man! Good to be back!

 

[fitzy]

Nice to see you back. Are you leaving your pipes in direct sunlight or using alcohol on the stems?
I only have one pipe that has oxidation on it and it's an old Peterson that had spent too much time in the sun. Although recently I have started throwing a little Obsidian pipe stem oil on it as extra insurance.

 

[warren]

Of course! You are not the first person to make such an error, most of whom have witnessed my life style. I consider most of my time to be time well wasted.

 

[sablebrush52]

I like my juma stems. No oxidation, just don't use alcohol when cleaning it, or acrylic for that matter. Water and a pipe cleaner or two will do the job.

 

[tschiraldi]

I have one pipe with a Juma stem, now I want more. It doesn't oxidize and is a bit more comfortable than acrylic.

 

[weezell]

I consider most of my time to be time well wasted.

And I prefer to spend most of my time well wasted!! :rofl:

 

[bigpond]

Apparently I've been saying the noun form of that word wrong this whole time. oxidation > oxidization

Nope. You were correct.
ox·i·da·tion

ˌäksəˈdāSH(ə)n/Submit

nounCHEMISTRY

the process or result of oxidizing or being oxidized.
Juma doesn't oxidize like vulcanite.

 

[Chasing Embers]

because oxidization is not worth my time or anyone else's

I actually enjoy the upkeep, as well as the restoration of oxidized stems. Sort of like cleaning a gun. Just something satisfying about it.