Sending These Ones Out

[bayareabriar]

So, a few people recommended George for restoration, but I can’t find his contact info.

I primarily deal with Walker but Mike is 2 months out.

26 Dunhill, Early Nording (SON) pencil shank (the bowl is friggin huge), Grand Slam (no patent date or * for filter size?), and Charatan Executive plateau.

I’m still leaning towards Mike, but I’d like to compare time and prices.

 

[ashdigger]

George D’s work is impeccable, but be prepared for an extended wait. I mean really extended.

 

[Sloopjohnbee]

heck - I attempted to reach George for a quick question and never got a response - I figured he must be a busy man

 

[bayareabriar]

Hmmm. What are his prices typically?

George D’s work is impeccable, but be prepared for an extended wait. I mean really extended.

 

[mso489]

I'd accept up to a year's wait. It would be like a whole new pipe. I just don't want the repairman to move and leave no forwarding address and have the pipe washed out of the moving van with a hose.

 

[ron123]

I hate to say it, but good luck finding someone under a couple of months wait.

 

[troutface]

George D’s work is impeccable, but be prepared for an extended wait. I mean really extended.

I had a pair of pipes at his shop over a year and he wasn't close to working on them, so I took them back. His work may be impeccable, but I can't wait that long for routine work. If I had a high dollar pipe that needed major work I would have waited.

 

[lraisch]

I just received a pipe from George that I deemed worthy of the wait which was almost a year. It's true, his work is superb, so if you really want to perfect a pipe you may still want to consider asking him if it's feasible. Send pictures for his consideration and expect the cost to be high.

On the other hand, Mike does excellent work and has rescued a couple of pipes that I thought might be beyond hope.

 

[bayareabriar]

I didn’t realize the wait was so long! After talking with a few others, I’m sending the lot to Mike. Hes done great work in the past and all of these just need stem and rim work and cleaning. Nothing sentimental or if great value. Thank you everyone!

 

[Sloopjohnbee]

I didn’t realize the wait was so long! After talking with a few others, I’m sending the lot to Mike. Hes done great work in the past and all of these just need stem and rim work and cleaning. Nothing sentimental or if great value. Thank you everyone!

Send it to Mike - He's great - very reasonable and tried/true

 

[OzPiper]

I'd accept up to a year's wait. It would be like a whole new pipe. I just don't want the repairman to move and leave no forwarding address and have the pipe washed out of the moving van with a hose.

Lost a cased pair of 1902 Loewes in those circumstances last year. ?

 

[ashdigger]

Lost a cased pair of 1902 Loewes in those circumstances last year. ?

That’s even painful to read.

 

[sablebrush52]

Hmmm. What are his prices typically?

It depends on what's needed and the hours he estimages doing the work. All I can say is that, givne the quality of what George does I've always found his pricing to be more than fair. He's not getting rich oof of doing this. Since George is a member here, why not send him a PM?

 

[anotherbob]

Lost a cased pair of 1902 Loewes in those circumstances last year. ?

I hope the compensation is fair. If not then well I am not allowed to say what they deserve.

 

[bayareabriar]

I mailed em to Michigan today.

 

[OzPiper]

I hope the compensation is fair. If not then well I am not allowed to say what they deserve.

Unfortunately unable to contact/no reply.
I had heard there were health issues. In which case, even though it hurts, I hope he is doing OK.
It's not the money, since it's discretionary spending - it's finding a replacement.

 

[anotherbob]

Unfortunately unable to contact/no reply.
I had heard there were health issues. In which case, even though it hurts, I hope he is doing OK.
It's not the money, since it's discretionary spending - it's finding a replacement.

Serious health issues take precedent over good service.

 

[bayareabriar]

They are at Walker and ETA 2 months. About $100 to clean all 4 up. I’ll post a photo when they get back.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I see nothing there that a reamer, alcohol, pipe cleaners, a Magic Eraser, and Flitz polish couldn't clean up.?‍

 

[Country Bladesmith]

I see nothing there that a reamer, alcohol, pipe cleaners, a Magic Eraser, and Flitz polish couldn't clean up.?‍

Exactly what I was about to say. Unless there’s physical damage I can’t see that requires repair, these don’t look that bad.