Barling's Make YOW 238 Needs a Stem

[dixie]

Hello friends, looking for a recommendation for someone who can restore a Barling's. Would need a new stem but I do not want to lose much or any nomenclature. Thanks for the help.

 

[pagan]

Stem and Briar
http://www.stemandbriar.com/repairs

 

[sablebrush52]

I'd contact George Dibos. Not just anyone can make a properly shaped Barling stem. He's Georged on this forum. He did a great job for me. Accept no substitutes.

 

[mayfair70]

I recently inquired about recommendations for stem work and George responded by posting these links to acquaint me with what I was getting into as well as how things are on his end. He charges $25.00 per hour and is likely the best I've ever seen. That is, if I have seen better work, I could not say where or when, if ever. I'm saving my pennies now. Good luck!!
A masterful repair...

http://pipesmokerunlimited.com/showthread.php?8621-Replacing-Missing-Wood-Heavily-Damaged-Patent-Dunhill-
A cautionary tale...

http://talbertpipes.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-deadly-trap-of-pipe-repair.html
Thread on observations and expectations from the repair business...

http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/why-are-there-so-few-pipe-repairmen

 

[georged]

I don't know if he has the logo stamp for the stem.

 

[puffermark]

No, That will never work. It's upside down. . . :lol:

 

[clickklick]

LOL.
George Dibos . . . the only one I'd even consider.

 

[kenbarnes]

Nice one! I love the photo of the stamp!

 

[georged]

The owner of this pipe has contacted me to see about getting a stem made, and the only thing giving me pause is I haven't been able to find a photo of this model pipe anywhere, nor do I own one to use as a pattern.
Jesse? Anyone? (Accuracy/authenticity is essential in cases like this I think.)
Thanks! :D

 

[sablebrush52]

Hi George,
No worries, I have a picture of this model from the 1962 catalog and will scan it and email it to you. You're covered.

 

[georged]

No worries, I have a picture of this model from the 1962 catalog and will scan it and email it to you. You're covered.

Outstanding! :D :D :D
Muchacho gracioso, Mr. J

 

[dmcmtk]

238 you say? 238... Yes, with a taper stem.

 

[dmcmtk]

On the left, #4 down. 238 YOW EXEL. In the picture stem is on upside down.

 

[dixie]

Thanks all for the great advice!

 

[dmcmtk]

Some better pictures of Barling's Make 238 YOW EXEL.

 

[georged]

Many thanks from both me and Dixie, David Michael Connor Mitchell Thomas Kelly. :D
(Or is it Daniel Mason Crawford Morgan Timothy Kennedy?)

 

[georged]

Or, maybe you are one of those guys with a fifty million dollar weekend getaway cottage on Southampton.
In which case "dmcmtk" stands for Dartagnan Montesque Churchill Maximilian Trothbridge Kensington the third. (or maybe the fourth)

 

[dmcmtk]

Or, maybe you are one of those guys with a fifty million dollar weekend getaway cottage on Southampton.

Nope, but I was living in Montauk, NY (East of Southampton) when I came up with the user name. :wink: I have a feeling the shape could also have a saddle stem, at least that's how it's listed at Ye Olde Briars,

238 pot saddle ExEL

http://yeoldebriars.com/grade_barling.html
While the list is an excellent reference, it is not absolutely complete...
Dave

 

[sablebrush52]

Dave,
That's some terrific reference that you supplied! This shape does come with a saddle bit, but the number is different. I really like the Ye Olde Briar's material. But we eclipsed him with the latest Pipedia page.