(Dad's Pipes) Most often when I am sent a pipe to work on there are physical issues to deal with – a damaged stem, cracked shank, heat fissures, etc. This Bertram pipe is one of the exceptions to this rule. This time I was asked to make changes to the pipe to better suit the preferences of its owner.
In this case, the owner was not a fan of the twin-bore stem with which the pipe was fitted.
The twin-bore design, in which the more common V-shaped slot at the bit is replaced with two angled holes that converge on the stem’s airway, is a great stem option for heavy clenchers as the solid Vulcanite between the draft holes makes it nearly impossible for the piper to crush the airway closed.
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