Opinions on tenons

[Laurent]

Just out of curiosity, what are your opinions on your pipes tenon? I notice that some pipe makers drill and epoxy a tenon in verses shaping one out of the whole stem block.

 

[hawky454]

I prefer Delrin tenons.

 

[mso489]

I like the acrylic or Vulcanite on wood approach, the simpler the better, the less to go wrong. But I've accommodated other arrangements including the screw-in stems and found them serviceable. Go with what you've got.

 

[fireground_piper]

I prefer all one piece. The moment I got a lathe, I abandoned delrin inserts. 1 less joint to worry about, no glue/adhesive to worry about.

Takes me more time and money, but not having that glue joint outweighs everything.

 

[BROBS]

I dislike delrin when used on a pipe where you can see the glued in insert through the stem. It looks like absolute shit.

 

[Ahi Ka]

Bone.

 

[craig61a]

Delrin tenon holds dimension better over time, slides in/out easier...

 

[bullet08]

Dangles? That bit hanging off the stem just to be broken at the most unfortunate moment? I'll live with whatever came with the pipe.

 

[Searock Fan]

I think it's safe to say that your better brands of pipes come the the tenon as part of the stem. The only pipes I have... that I can think of... that are not like that are some meerschaums.

Tip: Tenon a little too tight? Rub it on a candle a couple times.

 

[FurCoat]

I think it's safe to say that your better brands of pipes come the the tenon as part of the stem. The only pipes I have... that I can think of... that are not like that are some meerschaums.

Tip: Tenon a little too tight? Rub it on a candle a couple times.

I use a block of bees wax. The e method works on loose tenons as well.

 

[Streeper541]

I am pro-tenon.

 

[craig61a]

I think it's safe to say that your better brands of pipes come the the tenon as part of the stem.

Yeah, I hear ya… I hate those pipes where I have to whittle my own tenon.

 

[anotherbob]

I have the same opinion on it as I do on what you and your wife do with your weekend. If everyones happy I really don't care how it happens. Or haven't had any reason to care one way or the other all seem fine.

 

[anotherbob]

I am pro-tenon.

freaking typical man..... ;P

 

[Ragin Cajun]

I prefere army/military mounts. No tenon to worry about.

 

[OzPiper]

Far too technical for me

Challenging enough for me to pack, light and keep pipe lit.