I sent a number of my pipes off to be converted from taper stems to saddle stems, and the results have been great.
It's funny though, especially on the middle pipe, where I asked for the stem to be sanded down as much as possible, the pipe actually feels heavier in its current state. I guess now that I'm able to clench with ease and don't have to think about it, I'm noticing the weight of the pipe more acutely.
Has anyone ever experienced this? I like to think it's all in my head, but who knows: maybe because the bit is so thin, I have to bite down extra hard which is putting undo pressure on my jaw.
Thanks for any responses!
Dave
It's funny though, especially on the middle pipe, where I asked for the stem to be sanded down as much as possible, the pipe actually feels heavier in its current state. I guess now that I'm able to clench with ease and don't have to think about it, I'm noticing the weight of the pipe more acutely.
Has anyone ever experienced this? I like to think it's all in my head, but who knows: maybe because the bit is so thin, I have to bite down extra hard which is putting undo pressure on my jaw.
Thanks for any responses!
Dave