Trimming Down a Peterson P-Lip

[macaroni]

I like Peterson P-Lip System pipes. And I like the larger P-Lip Petersons, in particular I like the Pub pipe size but I find that P-Lip stem tip a bit too large. Since I prefer the smaller P-Lip stem tip on my smaller Petes (i.e., 313,317...), I decided to sand and buff the tip on my Pub pipe a tiny bit. It worked and I like it better. Does anyone else alter their stem tips a little?
kind regards,
mike

 

[burleybreath]

I trimmed a 309 P-lip to the point where it resembles a regular button. You just cut off the rounded part and a little of the button, right? But this was before I learned to appreciate the P-lip, which is a great aid to me for hanging the pipe from the lower teeth on those rare occasions when I smoke a bent. Would buy a replacement stem in a heartbeat if it didn't involve shipping the pipe to Sallynoggin for fitting.

 

[BROBS]

I trimmed a 309 P-lip to the point where it resembles a regular button. You just cut off the rounded part and a little of the button, right? But this was before I learned to appreciate the P-lip, which is a great aid to me for hanging the pipe from the lower teeth on those rare occasions when I smoke a bent. Would buy a replacement stem in a heartbeat if it didn't involve shipping the pipe to Sallynoggin for fitting.

No he’s saying he shaped the stem and plip. It’s a good idea, actually! ?

 

[gamzultovah]

Not only will I modify them, I’ll have the whole stem professionally replaced if necessary.

 

[ashdigger]

Nope. I like PLips and just roll with it.

 

[macaroni]

No he’s saying he shaped the stem and plip. It’s a good idea, actually! ?

That's it--I modified the stem only. I love the P-Lip. The wider and thicker ones just feel a tiny bit too wide and too thick to me. In particular, I can talk to our German Shepherd siblings more easily and comfortably when smoking one of my (approx.) daily dozen bent Petes when clenching the slightly smaller or modified stems--and they DO need talking to (not WITH) when they want to chase the nut eaters 'round here (squirrels) and jump at the fence repeatedly toward our neighboring pooches. I don't like a combined weight of 275 lbs. repeatedly hitting that fence at force . Although it doesn't seem to frighten the little pooches next door, nor did it EVER frighten our Yorkie Alpha Male ))

kindly
mike