An anecdote from Greg Pease regarding good stem work...

[Tyler]

An anecdotal look at the importance of the stem in a pipe's delivery of a good smoke:

http://www.glpease.com/BlendersNotebook/040526.html

I thought this very appropriate as an addition to some of our discussions on stems.

(Plus, it is someone who is making a case that agrees with my ascertions! You gotta post all of those you can find! )

Tyler

[MilesW]

Great article. I have a vintage Castello with just that problem. It hasn't been smoke but trying to draw air throught that thing is a chore in it self and that is the reason it hasn't been smoked. Now I don't feel confident enough to try what GLP has done to make his smoke but perhaps some day. Many thanks for the link.