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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 10:57:28 GMT -5
Not so much keeping it shiny.
But as for the spigot part of the stem inserted into the mortise, I'm starting to notice it can be hard, at times, to remove, once the pipe is cold.
I never push excessively the stem into the mortise.
So I was wondering if anyone had a trick to keep things nice so I won't have to fight and force, eventually, to remove the stem.
Or, maybe I worry too much?
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Post by slowroll on Apr 13, 2018 11:04:44 GMT -5
Is the tenon part metal or vulcanite/acrylic?
First thing to try is scrubbing the mortice with a brush and high proof alcohol.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 15:50:34 GMT -5
Is the tenon part metal or vulcanite/acrylic? First thing to try is scrubbing the mortice with a brush and high proof alcohol. The stem is acrylic and, yes, the tenon has nickel. It was bought unsmoked. |
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Post by slowroll on Apr 13, 2018 20:08:29 GMT -5
Well, then the only thing to do is wipe graphite on the spigot. If no graphite, scribble on it with a pencil and it may lubricate it a bit. If it's tapered,then you can just push it in a little.
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Post by JimInks on Apr 13, 2018 20:26:06 GMT -5
Well, then the only thing to do is wipe graphite on the spigot. If no graphite, scribble on it with a pencil and it may lubricate it a bit. If it's tapered,then you can just push it in a little. I do that with tight stems. Always works for me. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2018 8:43:07 GMT -5
Ok, Roger; so it's to be treated the same way than I would with a regular tenon that is kind of tight.
Thanks, guys!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2018 9:14:23 GMT -5
I am struggling to refrain from making spigot jokes.🤡 I have used graphite as well and it helped.
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Post by slowroll on Apr 14, 2018 12:44:21 GMT -5
FWIW, i bought a huge can of graphite powder from the John Deere store for about 14 bucks that'll last about 200 years. I do use it for other things, however. Small tubes of the stuff are on Amazon, and sometimes in the auto parts stores
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2018 13:27:18 GMT -5
I bought a little 2oz bottle about 20yrs ago. Still have plenty. Mostly use it on door locks.
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