I got an old Porcelain pipe from Holland that has a threaded stem in it. The insert in the strummel is gone. Should I make a new threaded insert or use cork? If I do make a new insert what would be the best?
Is the threaded portion integral to the stem or is it metal or nylon or delrin, etc? If possible post a pic or two. It's possible that it had a similar tenon arrangement like a meerschaum pipe.
Regards,
Frank.
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The threads are aluminum probably a 6MM. It is cast into the stem. I haven't seen an arrangement like this one before. I figured I would turn a new delron piece and thread it to fit the metric threads. Does that sound ok?
Doug
Good sounds like I'm on the right track then. This old pipe is really cool too. It has a windmill scene on the front with 2 windmills. Great colors on it. I post a picture soon of it.