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Emjaysmash
10-22-2009, 02:30 PM
I just bought an old pipe from a guy in my area who said it was his grandfathers, dated in the late 1800sn early 1900s. It has to be re threaded where the stem meets the bowl, and the bit at the end of the stem has broken off. The bowl also needs some work.
Can anyone recommend a good refurbisher that won't cost as much as my tuition? Also, does anyone know anything about "Round Top" french briar pipes? That's the brand of pipe this one is. Ill try to get pics when I can. Thanks!
TheTraveler
10-22-2009, 02:42 PM
Never used these guys but a $25 refurbishing is what they offer. Their basic ream, clean and wax is $12.

http://precisionpiperepair.com/rejuv.php

That's a really cool find man. Stumbling across a pipe in an antique store is nice ... knowing some of the history of the pipe like you found is really cool. :)
The Poet
10-22-2009, 03:10 PM
Their basic ream, clean and wax is $12.

OK, do I really have to say it? :r
adampc22
10-22-2009, 03:15 PM
OK, do I really have to say it? :r

yes you do
TheTraveler
10-22-2009, 03:45 PM
OK, do I really have to say it? :r

:r

I almost made a joke of it myself. Must ..... be ..... polite ..... :bh

:D
Emjaysmash
10-22-2009, 05:01 PM
Never used these guys but a $25 refurbishing is what they offer. Their basic ream, clean and wax is $12.

http://precisionpiperepair.com/rejuv.php

That's a really cool find man. Stumbling across a pipe in an antique store is nice ... knowing some of the history of the pipe like you found is really cool. :)

Address not found....?
TheTraveler
10-22-2009, 05:23 PM
Address not found....?

Well dookie. It was working earlier, I swear! :)

I found that link in this thread: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7768

Sorry 'bout the link MJ.
loki
10-22-2009, 05:24 PM
check out american pipe repair
Emjaysmash
10-22-2009, 05:56 PM
Some pics.

http://i317.photobucket.com/albums/mm398/Emjaysmash/pipe-whole.jpg
http://i317.photobucket.com/albums/mm398/Emjaysmash/pipe-stem.jpg
http://i317.photobucket.com/albums/mm398/Emjaysmash/pipe-stem2.jpg
http://i317.photobucket.com/albums/mm398/Emjaysmash/pipe-bowl.jpg
century
10-22-2009, 06:39 PM
Try Walker Briar Works.
Ive sent about a dozen pipes to Dave and he has always done a great job.

Precision is also very good, but some pipes he doesnt do, like Meers.
I just sent him a 1929 Dunhill. He does the best work on vintage stuff.
TheTraveler
10-22-2009, 07:19 PM
Some pics.

http://i317.photobucket.com/albums/mm398/Emjaysmash/pipe-whole.jpg


Sweet! That's a really interesting pipe. :) Is that metal banding around the bowl or is the wood carved to look like that?
Emjaysmash
10-22-2009, 07:21 PM
Sweet! That's a really interesting pipe. :) Is that metal banding around the bowl or is the wood carved to look like that?
Wood carved. I'm not sure if there were studs to go along with those holes or not...
Emjaysmash
10-22-2009, 07:30 PM
Try Walker Briar Works.
Ive sent about a dozen pipes to Dave and he has always done a great job.

Precision is also very good, but some pipes he doesnt do, like Meers.
I just sent him a 1929 Dunhill. He does the best work on vintage stuff.

Sent an e-mail for a quote. Thanks for the help!
The Poet
10-23-2009, 09:41 AM
I'm not sure if there were studs to go along with those holes or not...

Oh jeeze, here we go again. Will you guys stop lobbing me these hanging curves? You KNOW I'm a free-swinger!
Mister Moo
10-24-2009, 07:11 AM
Floyd Norwood is quite good.

http://www.norwoodspiperepair.com/index.html
Emjaysmash
10-24-2009, 05:02 PM
Floyd Norwood is quite good.

http://www.norwoodspiperepair.com/index.html

Sent an e-mail to them as well.
Emjaysmash
10-24-2009, 09:07 PM
Floyd Norwood is quite good.

http://www.norwoodspiperepair.com/index.html

Floyd e-mailed me back pretty quickly! Before I send my pipe to him, I'd like to know if anyone has had any of thier pipes re-done by Floyd. Does he do a good job? Can I trust him?
Emjaysmash
10-24-2009, 10:28 PM
Well did some googling on Floyd Norwood and looks like hes is very highly recommended by many people. I will be sending my pipe to him and I'll let you know when it gets back. I'll post some pictures here too.
TheTraveler
10-25-2009, 07:51 AM
Well did some googling on Floyd Norwood and looks like hes is very highly recommended by many people. I will be sending my pipe to him and I'll let you know when it gets back. I'll post some pictures here too.

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing them! :D :D

That's a really neat pipe. Good luck MJ. :tu
Mister Moo
10-25-2009, 06:24 PM
Sent an e-mail to them as well."Them" is "him." :D

He is reliable and capable but he isn't a mind reader - in my experience you need to let him know what you expect and he will let you know what he can/cannot do.