Ser Jacopo Stems?

[chilly65]

With the death of Rich Lewis, who is authorized stem maker for Ser Jacopo in the US? I have contacted Ser Jacopo, and they did not even know that Rich had passed away.
Thanks.

 

[chilly65]

Still haven't found a factory authorized Ser Jac repair person in the US. I did speak to one person who said he can make stems, but SJ would have to provide him with logos.

Anyone else had any luck finding a SJ stem person?

Thanks.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

You can probably count the number of people who make hand cut replacement stems in the US on one hand. I would be shocked if there was anyone else who was "factory authorized". There are other repairmen who are just as competent if not more competent than Rich was. But it's doubtful that you'll find anyone anywhere who can insert the logo other than the factory.

 

[denholrl]

I can't help you find a stem-maker but thanks you for letting us know about Rich's passing . . . I hadn't known. He made terrific pipes. One of my favorite pipes is one of his . . . one I bought at the Chicago show about 20 years ago.