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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Slowroll" data-source="post: 509633" data-attributes="member: 4115">To determine which is the right fix a couple of measurements need to be made. First, if you have a dial caliper or depth gauge, measure the depth of the mortise hole and compare to the stem tenon length. That'll tell you if it's a long tenon/short notice but not which. If you find a difference in measurement, the problem ma be just klag build up in the motice, since the tenon isn't likely to have stretched. If so, try scraping the ledge of the mortice with something like a very thin bladed screwdriver to clear the klag. Another possibility is build up along the wall of the mortice making the tenon/mortice fit too snug and it's just binding without seating. Can fix that by scrubbing the mortice with high proof alcohol and a small brush thst just fits the mortice. All the usual pipe and tobacco vendors sell mortice brushes for that job.Don't drill the mortice because the fit to the tenon is critical, and the bottom of the hole needs to be flat, not the usual bevel from the nose of a drill bit. Look it over and report back. If you're stumped, PM me.</blockquote>