Meerschaum Stem Clocking Problem

[Richard987]

Thank heavens it's only a one pipe problem!
Yes, it can be fixed, but I'm not clear enough to relate how.

Someone will be along.


Hi fellow pipe smokers,
I was wondering if there is any way I can line up my stem (that screws into my bowl Turkish Meerchaum pipe). When I carefully tighten it up, my stem lip is off to the side. Any ideas how it can be adjusted? Please let me know. Thank you.

 

[xrundog]

Can you take a pic of the tenon please?

 

[OzPiper]

If it is a screw tenon use a few paper rings or a felt ring
Otherwise paint the tenon with a couple coats of clear nail varnish. Take care to let the varnish dry completely before reassembling the pipe

 

[BingBong]

Does it screw directly into meer or into a nylon insert? I had a similar problem until the thread got gunked up and I accidentally pulled the insert out - blessing in disguise, because now it's like a conventional stem and lining up is no issue.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Thank heavens it's only a one pipe problem!
Yes, it can be fixed, but I'm not clear enough to relate how.

Someone will be along.


Hi fellow pipe smokers,
I was wondering if there is any way I can line up my stem (that screws into my bowl Turkish Meerchaum pipe). When I carefully tighten it up, my stem lip is off to the side. Any ideas how it can be adjusted? Please let me know. Thank you.

You removed the shank insert didn't you?

If this is what you have,


twist it back into the pipe and continue turning the stem clockwise to remove the stem without removing the threaded insert.


If the tenon is metal, slowly heat the tip of the tenon with a lighter to soften its adhesive within the stem and carefully twist it to fit.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Does it screw directly into meer or into a nylon insert? I had a similar problem until the thread got gunked up and I accidentally pulled the insert out - blessing in disguise, because now it's like a conventional stem and lining up is no issue.

The threads in the meerschaum will eventually wear down with repeated insert removal.

 

[Richard987]

You removed the shank insert didn't you?

If this is what you have,
View attachment 351481

twist it back into the pipe and continue turning the stem clockwise to remove the stem without removing the threaded insert.
View attachment 351482

If the tenon is metal, slowly heat the tip of the tenon with a lighter to soften its adhesive within the stem and carefully twist it to fit.

Yes

 

[Chasing Embers]

Yes

Yeah, you're fine then. The threads are just a replaceable sleeve that tye stem fits in.

 

[Richard987]

Can you take a pic of the tenon please?

 

[Richard987]

Can't get it to line up right when tightening it.

 

[Chasing Embers]

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Keep twisting the stem clockwise to align it. Then twist clockwise and pull to remove it. Unscrewing counterclockwise is removing the stem from the tenon.

This is what you have.



These two pieces separate.

 

[condorlover1]

Take the advice from @Chasing Embers AKA the 'Meerschaum Mob' and you will be just fine!

 

[xrundog]

it’s a push pull. Turn the stem clockwise while pulling on it and it will come apart.

 

[Richard987]

Keep twisting the stem clockwise to align it. Then twist clockwise and pull to remove it. Unscrewing counterclockwise is removing the stem from the tenon.

This is what you have.

View attachment 351540

These two pieces separate.

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Hi, I cant seem to budge it at the point that the arrow points to.I tried to move it with no avail.

 

[Richard987]

Keep twisting the stem clockwise to align it. Then twist clockwise and pull to remove it. Unscrewing counterclockwise is removing the stem from the tenon.

This is what you have.

View attachment 351540

These two pieces separate.

View attachment 351542

Just pulled it out my the stem itself, and pushed it in. It worked. Thank you

 

[Richard987]

Does it screw directly into meer or into a nylon insert? I had a similar problem until the thread got gunked up and I accidentally pulled the insert out - blessing in disguise, because now it's like a conventional stem and lining up is no issue.

Pulled the stem itself, and pushed in worked thank you,

 

[shikano53]

When I make a Meerschaum pipe I never use threaded inserts even though I can buy them. I use a larger diameter piece of Delron to line the mortise that the tenon will actually go into. That way there is no wear on the raw Meerschaum or worrying about alignment.
Just my two cents...

 

[Chasing Embers]

When I make a Meerschaum pipe I never use threaded inserts even though I can buy them. I use a larger diameter piece of Delron to line the mortise that the tenon will actually go into. That way there is no wear on the raw Meerschaum or worrying about alignment.
Just my two cents...

After having to pay to have a permanent fitting repaired, I'll never buy another that doesn't have the screw in inserts. No lead time, can be done at home, and costs considerably less to repair.