Problem with premade Stem fitting Stummel
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:40 pm
I'm working on completing my first pipe and need some suggestions on how to get the stem to fit nicely to the stummel. I am using a preformed stem from Pipe Emporium, and I am using Delron for the tenon. Everything is fitting up fairly well, but it appears that the center of the stem (area closest to the tenon) is keeping the edges from creating a real tight and smooth fit. In otherwords, its like that area is higher than the edges creating a tight fit at the center and a gap around the edges. I'm afraid if i start to make any modifications that it will create a chain reaction which will throw everything off. It is very close. Any suggestions on how I can take up the slack so it is a tight fit.
I'm sure if the diagram below is more confusing than helpful, but i've tried to illustrate with the ) an exaggerated depiction of what i perceive is happening between the stem and the shank.
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-stem )== | Shank
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I'm sure if the diagram below is more confusing than helpful, but i've tried to illustrate with the ) an exaggerated depiction of what i perceive is happening between the stem and the shank.
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-stem )== | Shank
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