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by sshawl
Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:03 pm
Forum: Restoration, Repair, and Maintenance
Topic: Has Anyone Heard From George at Precision Pipe Repair Lately
Replies: 2
Views: 2586

Has Anyone Heard From George at Precision Pipe Repair Lately

Hi everyone,

I hope this question is on topic.

I sent some pipes to George about 18 months ago. I received updates until about 6 months ago. No responses since. Does anyone know if he is ok? I hope so.

Would like to get them back.

Thanks!
Steve Shawl
by sshawl
Sun Dec 09, 2007 2:53 pm
Forum: Stummels
Topic: Question about staining
Replies: 2
Views: 1648

Question about staining

Hi everyone, Sorry if this has already been discussed and I missed it. :oops: When using a liquid alcohol stain, like Fiebing, do you use it straight from the bottle or thin it down? I imagine there are different techniques for applying but is there a typical method of application? i.e. do you finis...
by sshawl
Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:11 pm
Forum: Stummels
Topic: tobacco chamber
Replies: 16
Views: 6081

Hi Frank, Sorry I missed your previous post :oops: Thanks to LatakiaLover for his comments as well. I agree 100%. I should have been more careful with my post and should have qualified it. I have always been curious about this.. Has anyone ever compared the the profiles from various pipe makers? Is ...
by sshawl
Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:41 pm
Forum: Stummels
Topic: tobacco chamber
Replies: 16
Views: 6081

I have always been intruigued with the idea of using a ball nose end mill for the tobacco hole. It seems logical to me that using a short cutter with a 3/4" shank in a rigid vertical mill would probably be the best possible setup. So I finally ordered a spiral 4 flute 3/4" ball nose end mi...
by sshawl
Tue Nov 06, 2007 5:15 pm
Forum: Raw Materials
Topic: First-class briar and bamboo for sale
Replies: 18
Views: 12392

Just wanted to add that my order with Mindong was also flawless. Great quality, great prices, and fast shipping. Absolutely no concerns about ordering again. Thanks Mindong! :D

Steve Shawl
by sshawl
Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:34 pm
Forum: Stummels
Topic: Mortise Ring Question
Replies: 5
Views: 2148

Thanks Kurt! Makes sense. Have you used these in any of your pipes?

Steve
by sshawl
Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:20 pm
Forum: Stummels
Topic: Mortise Ring Question
Replies: 5
Views: 2148

Mortise Ring Question

I apologize if this has already been asked. I have seen some pipes that utilize a brass/silver/copper mortise ring and wondered if this was strictly for athestics? Does anyone out there use these and if so can you offer any tips on material and techniques for making the slot? Thanks! Steve Here is a...
by sshawl
Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:21 am
Forum: General
Topic: Has anyone done business with ...
Replies: 7
Views: 889

Good morning to everyone.

A final word on my previous post. I finally received the pipevideos order. It seems both companies are owned and run by the same person. I wanted to let everyone know that, although they are very slow shippers, these two companies seem to be legit.

Steve
by sshawl
Sat Sep 01, 2007 3:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Has anyone done business with ...
Replies: 7
Views: 889

Just a quick update... I received my shipment from Vegas Smokes :o
but no word on the http://www.pipevideos.com DVD. :cry:

Have a great weekend everyone!
Steve
by sshawl
Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:34 pm
Forum: Stummels
Topic: Pre-Carbing Bowls
Replies: 12
Views: 2457

Thanks Kurt. I appreciate the reply. Could you offer a bit more detail on the recipe? :D

Steve
by sshawl
Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:24 pm
Forum: Stem Work
Topic: Brief interview with a new ebonite supplier
Replies: 84
Views: 10045

I know I am a few months late on this but just recently joined this forum. Is anyone using, selling, or planning to buy some SEM Ebonite? I would love to get 5 rods or so.

Thanks!
Steve Shawl
by sshawl
Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:07 pm
Forum: Stummels
Topic: Pre-Carbing Bowls
Replies: 12
Views: 2457

Pre-Carbing Bowls

I apologize ahead of time if all of you have covered this in the past. I am a newbie to the forums here :oops: . I emailed Tyler about this recently and he was kind enough to offer some info and advice. I would like to get input from the forum on whether you pre-carb your bowls, and if so, what is y...
by sshawl
Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Has anyone done business with ...
Replies: 7
Views: 889

Thanks Craig! I just called and left another message. The phone number I have for them is: 702-940-6551

I appreciate the help!
Steve
by sshawl
Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Has anyone done business with ...
Replies: 7
Views: 889

Thanks for the help. At least I am not as concerned about being scammed.

I did call Vegas Smokes and left a message twice with no response. I couldn't find a phone number for the pipevideos.com. If you happen to have one please post.

Thanks again!
Steve
by sshawl
Wed Aug 29, 2007 3:47 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Has anyone done business with ...
Replies: 7
Views: 889

Has anyone done business with ...

I am wondering if anyone has done business with either of these two companies.

http://www.pipevideos.com

http://www.vegassmokes.com

I placed orders with both companies about a month ago and haven't received the products. All emails to them have gone unanswered.

Thanks for any help..

Steve