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Stepped Tenon?

Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 3:20 am
by Frank
Is there any particular reason why some stems have a stepped tenon?

Thanks.
Frank

Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 5:38 pm
by LexKY_Pipe
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.