Stem-Making & Stummel Refinishing Videos are Up and Running

[georged]

Thanks for the warm fuzzies, guys. I'm delighted to be of service. :D
It's always interesting (and satisfying) to see how often pipe smokers like seeing behind the curtain when it comes to making and repairing them. It's almost part of the "mindset package" OF pipe smokers for some reason.
Those of you who will put some of the info to shop use, that's satisfying as well because it means fewer pipes will end up getting thrown away than would have otherwise been the case, and a rising tide lifts all boats. What's good for the PipeWorld is good for all of us. :clap:
Based on the phone message and email/PM feedback, I probably will end up covering some more ground before it's over. It's a hassle to record and upload stuff, but not difficult.

 

[puffermark]

George, an immense thank you for your generosity in sharing your vast knowledge. You are the epitome of all that is great and good about this hobby of ours.
Massive Kudos. :worship:

 

[Chasing Embers]

Wow, so much to study and put into practice. Thanks George! Oh, don't forget to feed your human, they do need that from time to time. :mrgreen:

 

[piffyr]

Watched 'em yesterday while working in the shop. At times, I paused the video to concentrate on work. At other times, I paused work to concentrate on the video. So, thanks for killing any semblance of productivity, G-man.
Seriously though, that's a great set of videos. Thanks for putting them together. I dare anyone to not learn something.

 

[pitchfork]

Very generous of you to share this information.

Double ditto. And warm fuzzies all around.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I really enjoyed watching that, thanks George. You have crazy skills.

 

[kola]

Excellent. Thanks.

 

[npod]

Awesome videos George! I watched the whole series and was thoroughly educated. Strong work! And thank you for doing this.

 

[joekf0xv]

Thank you George. I also watched some, (9). What a talented man you are with an eye for the little things people take for granted. I want a Church warden stem on my Rossi Prince. Do you have a website or do I just ask you at the next meeting.

Joe

 

[pipesmokingtom]

Fantastic stuff! Thanks for the hard work on this.
Question from me, because it's what I do for a living and where my brain goes - do you carry any type of insurance for doing restoration work? Like a products completed policy in case something goes wrong and you find yourself in a liability situation? Or is most/all of your work uncontracted with a gentleman's agreement sort of situation where you just personally make it right. Very curious on this when people are working on other peoples' stuff.
Thanks again!

 

[brendhain]

Great videos! Amazingly thorough! I can see that you are a very patient person, exactly what you want in someone repairing your pipes!