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   Mick
   

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   Or at least.. I got a pipe with a P-Lip

   I found out that a good new one would run me close to $80 with shipping. Think Aran or Donegal. So I set a max of $55 on this one. Got it for $46, plus $6 in shipping.

   The seller was "member234589" and that somehow rings a bell as well. Does it happen to be someone here ? More detail on the listing here. It does have some fills on the bowl, but it looks clean, no serious bite marks, etc.. The one thing that worries me is a mark on the stem that may look like a hole. If so, I think I may be hosed and have to send it off to get a replacement stem. On the other hand, it looks to be a late 40's pipe based on the markings. Which even if I have to send it in to get a replacement stem on it is pretty neat.

   

   Here's the close-up of the stem that worries me
   

   Any opinions on that stem ? Or the pipe in general ?

   "The fact is, squire, the moment a man takes to a pipe, he becomes a philosopher. It's the poor man's friend; it calms the mind, soothes the temper, and makes a man patient under difficulties. It has made more good men, good husbands, kind masters, indulgent fathers, than any other blessed thing on this universal earth."
   -"Sam Slick, the clockmaker" aka T.C.Haliburton

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   Mick I had a hole in one and filled it with epoxy then sanded it down, still smoke it to this day and not dead yet.

   U.S.M.C. (SEMPER FI)

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   The seller actually claims it is not a hole, but it still worries me I guess

   No it NOT a hole. But it is a blemish that must have been in the plastic when molded. And it only on the surface. Good luck bidding, Denny

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   If it doesn't affect the way the pipe smokes, I say don't worry about it. If you just don't like the look, do what was suggested and fill in with epoxy and sand. Nice pipe though, Enjoy.

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   yup mate hole there wont bother it, but ya u can fill it if u like. anyway good score on the pipe mate. enjoy

   Now i gotta larn how to reed and rite good

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   I asked the same question and got the same answer on that pipe. I was really interested in it till I saw that "blemish" or whatever it is. You'd have outbid me anyway, I was gonna go max $45 on it if you turn out not liking it, id be willing to take it off your hands

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   Dylan,
   lol... didn't realize we were bidding on the same.

   I had set a max of $49 on the pipe so that it would be $55 with shipping. I'll keep you in mind if I decide to let it go. On the other hand, if I don't like the P-Lip, I may go the extra length and get a replacement peterson fishtail stem on it. They run about $40. Which makes the pipe pretty expensive, but it looks like it's really a pre-republic era pipe. Perhaps '47-'49. I'll have to look at the hallmarks when I get it. If it's that old, it makes it a neat piece to add to my collection.

   As a side note, does anyone know member234589 on eBay ? It sure does ring a bell and I think I've seen it on other posts.

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   Looks like a real good buy. The P lip may take a wee bit of getting used to. I love the ones I have.

   If at first you don't succeed you are running about average.

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   @Mick its definitely a beautiful pipe. I agree, it looks like an oldie for sure. I absolutely love p-lip stems, its a bit unusual at first but I totally latched on. Now, 5 of my 7 Petersons are p-lip.

   Haven't heard of member234589 before. I was sort of wary of someone with that type of username

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    Mick I had a hole in one and filled it with epoxy then sanded it down

    Just out of curiousity, what do you use to keep the draw open? I have been using a couple of flatwound guitar strings, dipped in beeswax passed through the stem, and while it works, it's by no means ideal.

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    I have heard that you can get black glue and is good for filling holes in stems.

    Regards Ken,
    I am not young enough to know everything.

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    Thats a nice pipe for 46 bucks. Let us know what exactly that blemish is when you get it.

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    If the hole is close enough to the button, I would just put a softy bit over it. I am still fairly new at pipe repairs, but the epoxy thing sounds like a good solution. Welcome to the P-lip club!

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    you can get black glue

    I mix a little dust from sanding stems with my epoxy to create this at home.

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    Thanks for the tips on fixing the hole (if that's what it is.. still hope it's not).

    I'll report back when I have it, inspected it, cleaned it and above all... smoked it

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    Just out of curiousity, what do you use to keep the draw open? I have been using a couple of flatwound guitar strings, dipped in beeswax passed through the stem, and while it works, it's by no means ideal

    I used a pipe cleaner dipped in some cooking oil.

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    Just got a little package... it is NOT a hole

    It may have been patched though at one time or another. But a cleaner runs straight through. Very nice state, almost barely smoked from what I can tell. I'll take some close-ups and post later.

    But very relieved it is not a hole

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    Glad to hear that, Mick. Im sure she'll serve you well Hope to see some pictures soon

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    Pre-Republic Petes's are supposed to be the ticket in the Pete world. Try a little black superglue for the hole, it is used by guitar repair shops. If you can live with those wicket fills, I bet she smokes just fine. Here's source for the superglue:
    http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Glues,_adhesives/Stewart-MacDonald_Super_Glues/Super_Glue.html

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    That's the only time a Man don't need a hole.

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