Meerschaum Pipe Stem

[Thunderbeard]

Hi guys!

Brand new user and new pipe smoker here.

My first pipe was a cheap amazon special due to peer pressure from a friend. I started doing some digging and picked up a meerschaum so we could continue trying new tobacco's. We found a tobacco we love (plum pudding) and I purchased a Peterson with the P lip system to dedicate to it.

So here's the question, the meerschaum is threaded with these cheap plastic connectors back to an acrylic stem. Is there any way to put a P lip type system into a threaded meerschaum?

Or can someone recommend a better stem replacement?

Many thanks!

 

[Chasing Embers]

You're not unscrewing it from the meerschaum every time you remove the stem are you?

 

[cshubhra]

I think IMP Meerschaum has briar type tenon / mortise connection. Also if you contact one of the Meerschaum re-sellers or carvers they should be able to find / commission a custom pipe for you. Although I don’t know about P-Lip, never seen a modern meerschaum with such a bit.

Are you sure you want a P-Lip ? Many smokers actually prefer it less than a regular bit.

 

[Thunderbeard]

No, but I recently unscrewed it and the plastic on both ends is melting and nasty, despite the cleaning I give it every time.

 

[Thunderbeard]

I love the P lip, but I'm sure it's subjective like everything else. I tend to get tongue burn pretty easily and it helps with that tremendously.

 

[cshubhra]

If p-lip helps you, you can ask one of the Meerschaum resellers or carvers, if they can find or make you one. I have not seen one yet, but does no harm to ask.

 

[Thunderbeard]

I love that idea, no idea who they are or how to contact them.

Any ideas?

 

[Chasing Embers]

I think IMP Meerschaum has briar type tenon / mortise connection. Also if you contact one of the Meerschaum re-sellers or carvers they should be able to find / commission a custom pipe for you. Although I don’t know about P-Lip, never seen a modern meerschaum with such a bit.

Are you sure you want a P-Lip ? Many smokers actually prefer it less than a regular bit.

 

[cshubhra]

Does Peterson make Meerschaum pipes any more?

 

[Chasing Embers]

Does Peterson make Meerschaum pipes any more?

After the Lauasi take over I'm not sure.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

No, but I recently unscrewed it and the plastic on both ends is melting and nasty, despite the cleaning I give it every time.

I love the P lip, but I'm sure it's subjective like everything else. I tend to get tongue burn pretty easily and it helps with that tremendously.

These two posts make me think you are smoking way too hot/hard. That plastic insert certainly should not get hot enough to melt. ?

 

[Thunderbeard]

I would definitely agree and appreciate the observation. I'm definitely smoking hot, working on my cadence and breathing.

It's just so damn good.....

 

[Country Bladesmith]

I would definitely agree and appreciate the observation. I'm definitely smoking hot, working on my cadence and breathing.

It's just so damn good.....

It’ll be a lot better as you get it slower/cooler. Your tongue will thank you too. ?

 

[Chasing Embers]

I would definitely agree and appreciate the observation. I'm definitely smoking hot, working on my cadence and breathing.

It's just so damn good.....

Sounds like you need a bigger pipe.

 

[mikethompson]

The plastic connector should definitely NOT be melting in there. I would work on my cadence first before you start melting your tongue as well!

 

[BROBS]

Does Peterson make Meerschaum pipes any more?

Not 100% sure but if they do they sell them only in the shop in Dublin and it’s very few.

 

[cshubhra]

That’s my point exactly. OP needs a P-Lip. I am unsure if Peterson makes them (Since export of Block Meerschaum is prohibited by Turkish laws) and his best bet is to check out a commission.

Not 100% sure but if they do they sell them only in the shop in Dublin and it’s very few.

 

[BROBS]

That’s my point exactly. OP needs a P-Lip. I am unsure if Peterson makes them (Since export of Block Meerschaum is prohibited by Turkish laws) and his best bet is to check out a commission.

They come up on eBay decently often.