diff --git a/node_defs.lua b/node_defs.lua
index ff6aead..e0b231c 100644
--- a/node_defs.lua
+++ b/node_defs.lua
@@ -394,6 +394,7 @@ minetest.register_node("moretrees:rubber_tree_trunk_empty", {
 			minetest.rotate_and_place(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing,
 				moretrees.expect_infinite_stacks, { invert_wall = keys.sneak })
 		end
+		return itemstack
 	end
 })