I have some powder coated parts that are not working together. Some are tighter than others, but the pommel is simply not compatible with the bottom of the hilt. I've used different parts to make sure the parts fit other parts, but not the two I need to fit to each other. The pommel will fit a different hilt. Some extension pieces fit where the pommel should. Everything is greased. But I've never had to force parts like this. If I try, I'm sure it would get stuck.