get a wooden dowel, and drill a hole going straight down it.
and now you have a wooden stem
NightProwler Reviewed by NightProwler on . How to make a pipe stem? I made my own pipe a while ago, its basically a cube of wood with 2 perpindicular holes drilled halfway through it, one for the bowl and one for the stem. For a long time i've been using a pen shaft as the stem, then i found a piece of aluminum pipe that fit perfectly. Both of which are pretty cheesy. Any suggestions for what to make the stem out of, preferably carveable and pocket durable. Rating: 5