Where is the best place to buy new stems?
It's my favorite pipe; has a good draw, plus it was my dad's
It's my favorite pipe; has a good draw, plus it was my dad's
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Where to Buy a New Stem
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where are you located?
what make is the pipe,it looks like a 9mm filter so I guess you may be in Europe
what make is the pipe,it looks like a 9mm filter so I guess you may be in Europe
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www.eacarey.com
www.americansmokingpiperepairs.com
jhlowe.com
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Tobacco Smoking Pipe Repair from American Smoking Pipe Repair Company
Get high-quality tobacco smoking pipe repair from American Smoking Pipe Repair Company. We offer Vulcanite, Lucite, Meerschaum, and Churchwarden stem replacement, bowl repair, splicing broken shanks, refinishing, reconditioning, and sterilizing.
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Pipe stems aren't like car parts that will push right in after ordering the right stem for the right brand and shape. Occasionally, someone will fish out a good replacement stem from a drawer or box of random stems, but it's hard to find them that fit exactly that pipe, flush with the shank and airway.
With most briar pipes, unless you are into crafting your own hand-cut stems, which most of us aren't, the best plan is to send the pipe to a pipe repairman (or repair person) with a reputation for good work done promptly. I did that with an estate pipe gifted me. The stem was Vulcanite that oxidized almost as soon as I finished polishing it. I told the repairman exactly what I wanted in terms of material, bend and color, and he got it back to me in a little over a week, as I recall. It looks and smokes great, a whole new pipe.
Give careful consideration to color. Sometimes a particular color can really make your pipe "pop" visually. My pipe was a bent freehand, and I went from the highly oxidized black stem to a bright tortoise shell, which was a real step up.
With most briar pipes, unless you are into crafting your own hand-cut stems, which most of us aren't, the best plan is to send the pipe to a pipe repairman (or repair person) with a reputation for good work done promptly. I did that with an estate pipe gifted me. The stem was Vulcanite that oxidized almost as soon as I finished polishing it. I told the repairman exactly what I wanted in terms of material, bend and color, and he got it back to me in a little over a week, as I recall. It looks and smokes great, a whole new pipe.
Give careful consideration to color. Sometimes a particular color can really make your pipe "pop" visually. My pipe was a bent freehand, and I went from the highly oxidized black stem to a bright tortoise shell, which was a real step up.
Recently had a stem replacement done by Briarville for the first time and it arrived today. Matched it to the original stem but in what he calls amber tortoise. Original was black. Looks fabulous with the new stem-much better looking than the original.Here are a few pipe repair services:
Home - Briarville
Briarville Pipe Repair LLC Pipe Repair as Close as Your Mailbox™ Tobacco Pipe Repair for Smoking Pipe CollectorsSurfing Briarville’s robust site is image rich andRead more "Home"briarville.comPipe Repair Service
Pipe Repair - Boswell Pipes - Premium Tobacco Products
J.M. has been repairing & restoring all brands & styles of pipes for over 40 years. We take great pride in our pipe repair & keeping them in good condition.boswellpipes.comTobacco Smoking Pipe Repair from American Smoking Pipe Repair Company
Get high-quality tobacco smoking pipe repair from American Smoking Pipe Repair Company. We offer Vulcanite, Lucite, Meerschaum, and Churchwarden stem replacement, bowl repair, splicing broken shanks, refinishing, reconditioning, and sterilizing.J. H. Lowe & Co. | Tobacco Smoking Pipe Maker
Rely on J. H. Lowe & Co, a leader in the smoking pipe parts industry, for quality supplies and unmatched services. Visit our website.
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Reggie:
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Please put your location in your Profile, as people are forgetful.
Why: It will save time for others as to where you live when you mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos, wildfires, air quality, etc. In many instances that saves time for those who read your posts, and for you in not having to reply to inquiries. .
How:
Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details", which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down. Whatever you're comfortable with- town, city, county, state. province, etc.
Highly recommend J.H. Lowe & Co. That is Tim West’s repair business. He makes great pipes, and does excellent repair work. Myself and a friend have a few pipes off to him at the moment for new stems.