Ebonite rods
Ebonite rods
Hi All!
I'm running low on ebonite rods, so I thought I would check out Pipe Makers Emporium for their latest price on 25mm rods. I see that the price has gone up substantially, they now cost over $51.00 for 20" long.
Is there any other supplier out there that might be more reasonable?
Where do most of you get your stash and what are some of the prices?
Would appreciate your help on this one very much.
I'm running low on ebonite rods, so I thought I would check out Pipe Makers Emporium for their latest price on 25mm rods. I see that the price has gone up substantially, they now cost over $51.00 for 20" long.
Is there any other supplier out there that might be more reasonable?
Where do most of you get your stash and what are some of the prices?
Would appreciate your help on this one very much.
All the best,
Tano
Tano
I don't know if you're prepared to take the plunge with ABS, but Robert (aka pierredekat) seems to have had very good results with positive feedback from pipesmokers who have tried his pipes with ABS stems.
As you can see, it's a lot less expensive than ebonite:
http://www.industrialsafety.com/products_index.html
http://www.indplastic.com/index.cfm?fus ... product=93
As you can see, it's a lot less expensive than ebonite:
http://www.industrialsafety.com/products_index.html
http://www.indplastic.com/index.cfm?fus ... product=93
Regards,
Frank.
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Did somebody say group buy? I'm in.
SEMs ebonite is really nice, nicer than PME. Fortunately, I ordered some from PME before the price increase, but even then, it 'felt' too expensive. SEM said they would notify me when the cumberland was ready, but I doubt they are organized enough to do so. Does anyone have the latest gossip on SEM?
SEMs ebonite is really nice, nicer than PME. Fortunately, I ordered some from PME before the price increase, but even then, it 'felt' too expensive. SEM said they would notify me when the cumberland was ready, but I doubt they are organized enough to do so. Does anyone have the latest gossip on SEM?
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If y'all get together an order for ebonite, you can put me down for a few pieces, too.
But while you are trying to get the logistics together, you all really should use this opportunity to give the Absylux a try.
Seriously.
I threw out all of my acrylic and have vowed myself off of it altogether: bad taste, snaps in two pieces for no apparent reason, tricky to machine, etc., etc.
And I have a little bit of Ebonite on hand in case I have somebody who specifically wants Ebonite.
But otherwise, it's Absylux from here on out for me.
But while you are trying to get the logistics together, you all really should use this opportunity to give the Absylux a try.
Seriously.
I threw out all of my acrylic and have vowed myself off of it altogether: bad taste, snaps in two pieces for no apparent reason, tricky to machine, etc., etc.
And I have a little bit of Ebonite on hand in case I have somebody who specifically wants Ebonite.
But otherwise, it's Absylux from here on out for me.
You're that warm and fuzzy with the material? I've been following along with your experiment and have been liking what I've been reading. Is it being well-accepted by the folks who have tried your samples so far? I'd be more than happy working with an alternative material so long as it doesn't send me into Random territory.pierredekat wrote:But otherwise, it's Absylux from here on out for me.
Frank wrote:I don't know if you're prepared to take the plunge with ABS, but Robert (aka pierredekat) seems to have had very good results with positive feedback from pipesmokers who have tried his pipes with ABS stems.
As you can see, it's a lot less expensive than ebonite:
http://www.industrialsafety.com/products_index.html
http://www.indplastic.com/index.cfm?fus ... product=93
if you're going to order from them; you better do it quick!! they are going out of business within a week or two!! they will also do a discount on the ABS and Delrin rod if you ask them for it now!!
Dave-
Where'd you hear that? I just got off the phone with them and the receptionist and sales guy said they are going strong and the sales guy added that "I should slap whomever started such a rumor." Regardless of the sales guy's crude comment, I ordered a couple rods to give it a try... one black, one natural.hollywood wrote:
if you're going to order from them; you better do it quick!! they are going out of business within a week or two!! they will also do a discount on the ABS and Delrin rod if you ask them for it now!!
UPDATE:
I spoke with Industrial Plastic Supply, not Industrial Safety and Supply, who maybe going out of business. Is all ABS rod the same as Absylux? Is there a difference in material between Industrial Plastic Supply's ABS and Industrial Safety and Supply's Absylux ABS?
ANOTHER UPDATE:
Industrial Plastic Supply says that Absylux is the manufacturer's (Westlake) trade name for ABS. They purchase their ABS rod from Westlake too.
Last edited by kbadkar on Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:35 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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I too have sworn off acrylic. It's not that I can taste anything (I don't doubt others can), but it's such a major pain in the ass to shape and sand. The only thing it has going for it, from my perspective, is that it's super easy to shine up. That's it. Other than that, it drills like crap, loads up my files something fierce, melts when I sand it, and is a bugger to get a decent airway in.pierredekat wrote: I threw out all of my acrylic and have vowed myself off of it altogether: bad taste, snaps in two pieces for no apparent reason, tricky to machine, etc., etc.
For decorative, multicolored stems, I'm using cast polyester and stonite now. It looks marvelous, and is a dream to shape.
Maybe I'll play with ABS this weekend, and see what I think of it.
well slap me silly!kbadkar wrote:Where'd you hear that? I just got off the phone with them and the receptionist and sales guy said they are going strong and the sales guy added that "I should slap whomever started such a rumor." Regardless of the sales guy's crude comment, I ordered a couple rods to give it a try... one black, one natural.hollywood wrote:
if you're going to order from them; you better do it quick!! they are going out of business within a week or two!! they will also do a discount on the ABS and Delrin rod if you ask them for it now!!
i spoke to a salesman today as well ... Pete. wonder if he is in the know or was blowing smoke my way? either way; i did get a good discount on my order! very strange, indeed.
Dave-
Sorry, hollywood, that's my bad, I believe. I edited/updated my previous post, but I guess you posted before my edit. I spoke with Industrial Plastic Supply, who is not going out of business. You probably spoke with Industrial Safety and Supply, who maybe going out of business, I can't say... but if Pete is from ISS, then he can say. What kind of discount did you get? I ended up paying $13 per 2 ft. length, not including shipping.hollywood wrote:
well slap me silly!
i spoke to a salesman today as well ... Pete. wonder if he is in the know or was blowing smoke my way? either way; i did get a good discount on my order! very strange, indeed.
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I got a big order of stuff from Masecraft supply a while back:kkendall wrote:Where are you getting it?KurtHuhn wrote: For decorative, multicolored stems, I'm using cast polyester and stonite now. It looks marvelous, and is a dream to shape.
http://www.masecraftsupply.com/
I highly recommend that outfit. Superior customer service. They have top quality synthetics, as well as some of the finest antler and horn I've seen anywhere.