also, to help the stem dry out quicker.. little advice and tip for ya's.
get yourself a razor blade.. and scrape the stem with the sharp edge of the blade.. this takes layer's off the stem.. but it does it in small amounts. But, you shouldn't apply too much pressure if you want to take little amounts off per swipe.. the more the pressure you put on it.. the deeper the blade is going in.. therefore its taking more material off per swipe.
anyhow, that will help speed things up.
peace.