Churchwarden - New Pipe or New Stem?

[wallbright]

I am wanting a churchwarden pipe. Would you guys suggest buying a whole new pipe or having a churchwarden stem made for one of my preexisting pipes? I have a few smaller lighter ones that I believe would be perfect. One of which is my Savinelli Bent Bob which is the same as their churchwarden pipes (the black and white ones) but with a short stem. It would be a perfect churchwarden pipe in my opinion and I am pretty sure a churchwarden stem would only set me back $25 at the most. Thoughts?
Picture of the pipe:

 

[winton]

The challenge would be getting the outside diameter of the stem and the pipe to match. Then you would need to bend the stem. Unless you have the tools and experience, I suggest that you send your pipe to someone who can shape and mold the stem to match.
Winton

 

[wallbright]

I guess I didn't word it correctly as that is what I meant Winton. I would send the pipe to someone to make the churchwarden stem for it. Recent quotes put it at around $25 (as listed in the post). I think it is the most cost effective but I didn't know what people would suggest.

 

[pstlpkr]

Winton is exactly right.

Send them to someone that can put stems in them to match.

All three of my briar Church Wardens all started as basket pipes.

I have had them all for many years and smoke them frequently, almost daily.

Left to Right: Chacoam, Wilmer Lightweight, Brebbia Lectura

 

[flipflopsandshades]

Churchwardens rule!!! In fact, practically the only pipes I will now buy will be C.W.'s. I already have 2 and they smoke great!

 

[unclearthur]

Such a deal I can make you Will. :twisted:

This one is sold but I can always make another!

Seriously , send the bent bob off to have a CW stem added. THEN buy one of mine ! :nana:

 

[bubbadreier]

I was ging to suggest getting Arthur making you a new pipe! haha but cost effectiveness in mind, sending the bent bob off is probably the best bet!

 

[pipetrucker]

I would suggest doing both :lol:

 

[unclearthur]

Mason has the right idea!

 

[aussielass]

UncleArthur, that is one gorgeous looking pipe - may I ask what one like that costs crafted by your expert hands?
Any chance you'd be into the idea of making a really zany, "out there" brightly coloured "girlie" model for me - I'm think along the lines of something that would resemble the Italian made Marlen Pens that I so adore.

 

[wallbright]

This reminds me, I still need to get that stem for the pipe.