Stepped Tenon?

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Frank
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Stepped Tenon?

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Is there any particular reason why some stems have a stepped tenon?

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Some pipe manufactureres believe that helps to trap moisture and prevents it from getting up into the stem. Some "stepped" tenons are also made to hold a balsa type filter.
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