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Post by That Falls Guy on Aug 13, 2017 15:40:46 GMT -5
I have several pipes that need new stems. I don't want to have to spend $10.00 or $20.00 per pipe for new stems. Do any of you know where replacement stems might be found at a reasonable price?
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Post by trailboss on Aug 13, 2017 18:09:27 GMT -5
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Post by That Falls Guy on Aug 13, 2017 18:36:01 GMT -5
Thanks Charlie. That's what I was looking for.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Aug 14, 2017 12:50:25 GMT -5
Second on vermont freehand. Take good measurements of the stems you need. I picked up one that I knew was too big, a diamond shank for a bent bulldog.... Man, I was sanding that thing down all night!  Good folks @ vfh and good prices. |
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Post by trailboss on Aug 14, 2017 13:11:50 GMT -5
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 14, 2017 14:00:37 GMT -5
His pipes are too good for him to be wasting time on shipping. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2017 14:20:07 GMT -5
Note also, that the stems are a near matte black and will require finishing and polishing on your part. The Mini Churchwarden stem on the site makes for an easy CW conversion for Cobs.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Aug 14, 2017 20:20:26 GMT -5
Quite frankly, you're better off having a professional restem your pipes. The stems from VF are not finished, fitted stems. They have a mold flashing line that needs to be removed, the tenon needs to be turned to a proper fit, you'll also have to reduce the outer diameter of the stem to match the shank diameter exactly, then there is funneling the slot and reducing the button, funneling the tenon face, polishing, etc. etc, etc.. in the end, you'll get a much better fitting, looking, and performing stem by paying the few extra dollars for a professional job.
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Post by That Falls Guy on Aug 14, 2017 22:46:16 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind that too much. I have the tools, and could use the practice! I'd love to learn how to actually make a stem.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Aug 14, 2017 22:51:21 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind that too much. I have the tools, and could use the practice! I'd love to learn how to actually make a stem. Go for it. Definitely more work than cleanin up an old oxidized one, but it's pretty cool when it's all done. For no more than they cost, $3 to $9 bucks, it's worth a try. If ya screw it up, send it off . For me the replacement stems were for estate pipes I'd picked up that had busted up stems. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Aug 15, 2017 8:04:12 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind that too much. I have the tools, and could use the practice! I'd love to learn how to actually make a stem. Aha! I thought you were going for just functionality and I didn't factor in fun. Go for it! |
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