Meerschaum Pipe Stemwork

[Toast]

Sellers often picture meerschaum pipes against a black background, which makes figuring out how well cut a stem is a mite tricky.

What's your experience, are there any recommendations for makers based on stemwork/mouthfeel?

 

[Chasing Embers]

What's your experience, are there any recommendations for makers based on stemwork/mouthfeel?

Big fan of IMP myself.

 

[Rpink53]

I have an IMP and will be looking to replace the stem. Great pipe otherwise

 

[didimauw]

I love the price of the Meerschaums I bought, but the stemwork is something to be desired. Not terrible, but could be much better. Again, price is worth it. But have thought about replacements as well. So I'm listening.

 

[timt]

What's your experience, are there any recommendations for makers based on stemwork/mouthfeel?

I have an IMP and will be looking to replace the stem. Great pipe otherwise

I love the stems on both of my Altinays, but can't say the same with either IMP I bought and went ahead and did a replacement on one. It's such a great pipe, it deserved a better stem.

 

[didimauw]

I love the stems on both of my Altinays, but can't say the same with either IMP I bought and went ahead and did a replacement on one. It's such a great pipe, it deserved a better stem.

Who did the work?

 

[brian64]

I love the stems on both of my Altinays

+1 ... I especially like their stem work...generally superior in my experience to other meers I've had.

 

[timt]

Who did the work?

Lewis Pipe and Tobacco Pipe Repair - http://lewispipe.com/repair.htm

He's in my neck of the woods and came recommended by @craig61a but I had already been in his shop before, looking for hidden treasure. I'm very happy with his work.