Pipe Refurbishing

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

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Originally Posted by TheTraveler

Their basic ream, clean and wax is $12.

OK, do I really have to say it?

10-22-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

OK, do I really have to say it?

yes you do

TheTraveler · 10-22-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

OK, do I really have to say it?

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

Emjaysmash · 10-22-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTraveler

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

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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.

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

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Some pics.

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

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Originally Posted by TheTraveler

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

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Originally Posted by century

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

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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

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

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

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

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

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

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!

That's a really neat pipe. Good luck MJ.

Mister Moo · 10-25-2009, 06:24 PM

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Sent an e-mail to them as well.

"Them" is "him."

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.

10-22-2009, 02:30 PM	#1
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Pipe Refurbishing 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! __________________

10-22-2009, 02:42 PM	#2
TheTraveler giggity giggitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jonathan Location: Near a Walmart Posts: 1,813 Trading: (12)	Re: Pipe Refurbishing 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. __________________ "My life is my own." Last edited by TheTraveler; 10-22-2009 at 02:47 PM.

10-22-2009, 05:24 PM	#8
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: Pipe Refurbishing check out american pipe repair

10-22-2009, 05:56 PM	#9
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Pipe Refurbishing Some pics. __________________

10-22-2009, 06:39 PM	#10
century Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pipe Refurbishing 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.

10-24-2009, 07:11 AM	#15
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Pipe Refurbishing Floyd Norwood is quite good. http://www.norwoodspiperepair.com/index.html __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

10-24-2009, 10:28 PM	#18
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Pipe Refurbishing 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. __________________