Mortise drilled all the way to the bowl

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kingcobradude

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On one of my grandfather's pipes, the mortise diameter is drilled all the way to the bowl. Is there any reason why that would have been done? It is a Canadian shape too, I find it hard to believe someone could mis drill the mortise that bad
 
If I remember my Canadians are drilled with the same diameter entering the bowl. I belive a Lumberman does have a step down in drill bit size before entering the bowl. I'll check some when I get home today.
 
On one of my grandfather's pipes, the mortise diameter is drilled all the way to the bowl. Is there any reason why that would have been done? It is a Canadian shape too, I find it hard to believe someone could mis drill the mortise that bad
Maybe just a way to cut production costs? One drilling, one step? What is the brand of pipe?
 
Maybe just a way to cut production costs? One drilling, one step? What is the brand of pipe?
Some sort of basket pipe I am guessing. Has no markings at all.

My next question would be, how do I drill a stem for it, since the stem is missing completely
 
Check out Vermont Freehand. They have stems that will premade and close to the size you need. Order one that has a tenon and shank diameter bigger than what you need and sand/shape it to your pipe. Check out a website called Rebornpipes. All the information you are seeking will be there showing how it is done.
 
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Check out Vermont Freehand. They have stems that will premade and close to the size you need. Order one that has a tenon and shank diameter bigger than what you need and sand/shape it to your pipe. Check out a website called Rebornpipes. All the information you are seeking will be there showing how it is done.
I can make the stem no problem, the only question is should I drill the bore out to a wider diameter at the tenon, like the Peterson tapered bore.
 
I'm not sure as to why you should have to use a drill to install a replacement stem for a standard Canadian shaped pipe. That is unless I am missing something completely. The new stems tenon needs to be shaped/sanded for the diameter of the shank.
 
I'm not sure as to why you should have to use a drill to install a replacement stem for a standard Canadian shaped pipe. That is unless I am missing something completely. The new stems tenon needs to be shaped/sanded for the diameter of the shank.
Because I am not using a premade stem, I have the tools and equipment to make my own from rod stock
 
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