Cheaper Cob Options Than Forever Stems?
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I've bought acrylic and ebonite from just about all the places that sell them such as Vermont Freehand etc. I then use my PIMCO tenon tool and turn the tenon down for a nice snug fit.
I don't know other sources. I bought my Forever stems years ago from the original owner. However, I would point out that a few MM cobs come with acrylic stems if you shop for them and can find them. For example, MM and Dagner collaborate on a well designed poker nose warmer that has an acrylic stem and is available from either web site; I bought mine from the MM site. It has a fine ample bowl and is a commendable smoker. My wife bought me a extra large freehand MM cob which came with an acrylic stem, though I haven't seen that one online lately. It has a conical bowl. Both these cost a little more, but less than buying a similar cob and retrofitting it with an acrylic stem, even an inexpensive one.
http://oldlogcabinpipeworks.com/ Takes 3 weeks but they provide good service and I'm very pleased with the workmanship.
The MM/Dagner is or was about $23 when I bought it at the MM site a few months ago. I think the MM freehand was about $28; they may come with Vulcanite rather than acrylic now. They don't seem to be a regularly featured item, but they do show up. Either is certainly cheaper than any pipe and retrofit.
Vermont freehand is where I buy mine
My cobs shanks always get stretched out, so the stems are always loose after a few months. They sell the tool to turn the tennon down to fit, but since my shanks are oversized the stems fit perfectly unturned. Military style.
My cobs shanks always get stretched out, so the stems are always loose after a few months. They sell the tool to turn the tennon down to fit, but since my shanks are oversized the stems fit perfectly unturned. Military style.
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