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Post by LSUTigersFan on Aug 28, 2018 19:15:31 GMT -5
OK, I just killed one of my favorite pipes. It dropped to the floor, and it snapped at the tenon. It's a GBD Marquis diplomate #752. It's a great little smoker. Can anyone recommend someone who could supply a replacement stem? I tried to pull the tenon bit out with a pair of pliers, so it's a little eaten up likely not repairable. I suspect I would need a full replacement. This is the pipe - GBD Diplomate from Reborn Pipes
 
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Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 28, 2018 19:21:38 GMT -5
Bummer....maybe Steve (reborn pipes) can fix that for you.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2018 19:23:54 GMT -5
A few members on here do repairs, if they feel the repair is reasonable they will chime in!! If it was me I’d get in touch with rebornpipes.com where you purchased the pipe. If your familiar with Al Jones he could do the repair properly, he’s a big GBD fan as well. Also a pleasure to do business with👍👍 |
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Post by Matthew on Aug 28, 2018 19:49:24 GMT -5
Norwood pipes,not sure about their link.
Check into GeorgeD on youtube,He fixed a
broken tenon quite nicely.I'll try to find
an email for you.
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Post by That Falls Guy on Aug 28, 2018 20:02:11 GMT -5
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Post by Matthew on Aug 28, 2018 20:06:37 GMT -5
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Aug 28, 2018 20:47:36 GMT -5
Thanks guys! I really appreciate the suggestions. I will probably get around to everyone's suggestions. I went to Steve at RebornPipes first, but I already saw two new pipes that I want from his report smokers. He's got a beautiful Peterson Diplomate that none of you will like, so do not waste your time going to look at it  |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Aug 28, 2018 21:01:04 GMT -5
:-( Sorry that happened. I wonder if someone could just fit a delrin tenon, and not have to produce a whole new stem.
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Aug 28, 2018 21:07:14 GMT -5
Who does smokingpipes repairs? Whoever it is does stellar work
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Post by peteguy on Aug 28, 2018 21:26:59 GMT -5
Easy fix for anyone with repair experience. Getting it to line up correctly is another matter.  I would try here first with the fellas that want to do the work. I am sure they will contact you. Norwoods pipe repair is a poor choice. You will get it back fast but the workmanship is horrid. Sorry to link another forum. pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/what-would-you-do-norwoods-pipe-repair |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2018 21:57:39 GMT -5
:-( Sorry that happened. I wonder if someone could just fit a delrin tenon, and not have to produce a whole new stem. That will be no problem for Steve at rebornpipes or Al Jones aka SS Jones. The stem can be saved👍 |
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Post by crapgame on Aug 28, 2018 23:27:08 GMT -5
Slowroll does very nice work..i had a restor done to one of mine..looks great
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Post by herbinedave on Aug 28, 2018 23:56:51 GMT -5
I never knew Al Jones to replace tenons. I have known him for years. I could be wrong.
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Post by trailboss on Aug 29, 2018 3:25:25 GMT -5
I would check in with Mike Myers at Walker Pipe Repair..he is one of the few places that have GBD Rondell's, and he can affix your current Rondell to a new matching stem.
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Post by Dramatwist on Aug 29, 2018 3:29:35 GMT -5
...relatively easy fix, any competent pipe guy can make it right...
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 29, 2018 4:58:28 GMT -5
Sorry to hear your news. As people have said, there are great restorers here that could repair it if its possible. I've seen work by slowroll that beggars belief (in a good way). |
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Aug 29, 2018 7:30:21 GMT -5
I would check in with Mike Myers at Walker Pipe Repair..he is one of the few places that have GBD Rondell's, and he can affix your current Rondell to a new matching stem. Ah, I forgot about Mike! I send him my finds for cleaning. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2018 7:48:36 GMT -5
I would check in with Mike Myers at Walker Pipe Repair..he is one of the few places that have GBD Rondell's, and he can affix your current Rondell to a new matching stem. Ah, I forgot about Mike! I send him my finds for cleaning. Also will repair your GBD properly, Mike takes his time and it shows in his work! May take 3 weeks to a month but you’ll be extremely happy with the results!!! |
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Post by Wolfman on Aug 29, 2018 8:43:20 GMT -5
I would check in with Mike Myers at Walker Pipe Repair..he is one of the few places that have GBD Rondell's, and he can affix your current Rondell to a new matching stem. Ah, I forgot about Mike! I send him my finds for cleaning. Mike does an outstanding job and his rates are very reasonable. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Aug 29, 2018 9:27:14 GMT -5
 Mike is the best, have used him over the years, always satisfied.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Aug 29, 2018 9:34:55 GMT -5
Thanks guys! I really appreciate the suggestions. I will probably get around to everyone's suggestions. I went to Steve at RebornPipes first, but I already saw two new pipes that I want from his report smokers. He's got a beautiful Peterson Diplomate that none of you will like, so do not waste your time going to look at it  |
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Oct 8, 2018 15:56:54 GMT -5
moved
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Post by monbla256 on Oct 8, 2018 16:02:55 GMT -5
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Oct 8, 2018 16:51:59 GMT -5
Nthing the recommendation of Mike Myers. He's very careful.
Also that stem probably won't need replacement. Mike can drill that sucker out and replace it with a new delrin or Vulcanite tenon, depending on size.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2018 17:44:00 GMT -5
"Broken Pipe" has another meaning in the pipe smoking community. Glad that this is just a broken stem (not that that is a good thing).
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 8, 2018 17:52:41 GMT -5
Easy fix for anyone with repair experience. Getting it to line up correctly is another matter. I would try here first with the fellas that want to do the work. I am sure they will contact you. Norwoods pipe repair is a poor choice. You will get it back fast but the workmanship is horrid.Sorry to link another forum. pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/what-would-you-do-norwoods-pipe-repairHate to pile on Norwoods, but they repaired two meers for me and the replacement work broke in 1 month. Since Floyd retired their work is crap. |
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Post by scrooge on Oct 8, 2018 18:11:09 GMT -5
I was thinking the same thing Walkman. Who now!
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Oct 8, 2018 19:56:45 GMT -5
LOL!
That just blows, I'll bet you were just sick when it happened
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2018 20:08:13 GMT -5
When I saw the title it made me wonder who pasted. I'm used to seeing this as a notice of a piper passing.
My condolences on the passing of your pipe. Was it a suicide or an accidental death?
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 8, 2018 21:09:44 GMT -5
I keep seeing this and thinking "who died". Can the mods change it to Broken Shank or something like that?
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I would try here first with the fellas that want to do the work. I am sure they will contact you.
Mike is the best, have used him over the years, always satisfied.
