Simplest Way to Make a Franken-Peterson System?

[AroEnglish]

So what I'd like to have is essentially the pipe below but as a system pipe:

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/peterson/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=492414

I thought the simplest way would be to do the following:

1. Buy a System Standard Rusticated in the same shape (312)
2. Strip the stain off of the pipe and re-stain it the color of the Derry stummel
3. Straighten out the stem, sand off the flare, re-bend the stem to its original shape

This is mostly a thought experiment at this point but I wanted to get your wisdom on if this is the simplest way to get the pipe described or is there another way? I should clarify, simplest can mean either the least amount of work or the least amount of money (though I doubt it would be both).

 

[Honkytonk Man]

Seems to be a lot of work. Not sure how well you'd fair with re-working the stem.

I guess Peterson could supply you a new stem, do they offer that option. Say you broke or lost the original...

 

[jakesmokes]

That pipe is already a system pipe basically without a p-lip and a well. All you should have to do is just drill a well in the x220. Very simple to do I’ve done it a few times on Irish second system pipes that didn’t have a deep enough well. Now the p-lip is kinda tricky because a 312 stem may fit in the derry x220. But it would be just a plain black stem. So you would have to keep the fishtail stem if you didn’t want a plain black.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

I'm not handy, but @jakesmokes suggests what I'd envision as the most efficient way.

If looking for a p-lip, SPC sells the stems (but they are usually out of stock and I've read mixed reviews on their success with fitting). I also believe you can order a stem from Peterson directly, but at a premium.

Good luck.

 

[AroEnglish]

That pipe is already a system pipe basically without a p-lip and a well. All you should have to do is just drill a well in the x220. Very simple to do I’ve done it a few times on Irish second system pipes that didn’t have a deep enough well. Now the p-lip is kinda tricky because a 312 stem may fit in the derry x220. But it would be just a plain black stem. So you would have to keep the fishtail stem if you didn’t want a plain black.

Accord to the Peterson experts, what makes a system is 3 parts:

"Charles Peterson’s System pipe is comprised of three parts: An army mount, an internal reservoir to collect moisture from the smoke (patented 1890), and the graduated bore P-Lip mouthpiece (patented 1894 and 1898)."

So I think what it would need is the graduated bore, p-lip mouthpiece.

I think going the Derry route (which I have and gladly would consider) requires:

1. Drilling the reservoir
2. Mounting a p-lip stem
3. Removing the p-lip shoulder (not essential but I prefer that look for this pipe; might as well go the whole nine yards)

Maybe this would be easier than what I initially proposed but the drilling would have to be high on the mortise and not line up with the draft hole (which there might be a good chance of anyway).

 

[Ahi Ka]

Don’t forget the two screws on the side of the neck.

 

[AroEnglish]

Don’t forget the two screws on the side of the neck.

Now that you mention it, maybe I need a deluxe stem. The metal tenon extension would definitely add to the Frankenstein aesthetic I'm going for.

 

[trudger]

This is a cool undertaking with Q & A for the gallery. Another great post making the forum interesting. We should all light torches for the march over to your place to see progress, I’ll get my pitchfork.

 

[NE Pipeteer]

Smoking pipes.com has the tenon extension you are looking for but, they have been out of stock for at least 6 months. Peterson System Pipe Condenser | Smokingpipes.com - https://www.smokingpipes.com/accessories/replacement-stems/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=436229