Mortise-Tenon

[wgstraub]

I'm sure this has been covered before, I'm relatively new to the site, so I apologize if I'm plowing old ground. Have a couple pipes -- a GBD and a BBB -- where the tenon doesn't fit into the mortise. Is it advisable to lightly sand the tenon? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Wipe some beeswax on the tenons.

 

[orlandofurioso]

Or some hard soap, like the pipe makers from St. Claude used to do in the old days.
I had fine results with graphite powder; or rub the tenon with a lead pencil .
If the tenon really does not fit, gently sand it with waterproof sanding paper.

 

[wgstraub]

Meant to reply earlier but I've been working on these pipes. As you can see it's worked out well by letting them sit a spell and applying beeswax. Both required major clean-ups. The BBB is particularly nice. Thanks for the advice.

 

[orlandofurioso]

Wonderful pipes my friend ; smoke in peace

 

[kcghost]

Very nice pipes!!

 

[LikeDadDid]

I've been using my micro mesh pads to sand the tenon. It's made a significant difference in the fit.

 

[orlandofurioso]

I've been using my micro mesh pads to sand the tenon. It's made a significant difference in the fit.

GOOD !