cubish
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Post by cubish on Sept 4, 2018 9:01:08 GMT -5
Branching out past hobby blocks. I've found stem material easily. But it seems finding a quality Briar Source is an entirely different matter. Any help would be grand.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Sept 4, 2018 9:32:16 GMT -5
Branching out past hobby blocks. I've found stem material easily. But it seems finding a quality Briar Source is an entirely different matter. Any help would be grand. I assume you've gone to Vermont Freehand? |
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professorthroway
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Post by professorthroway on Sept 4, 2018 9:49:23 GMT -5
Branching out past hobby blocks. I've found stem material easily. But it seems finding a quality Briar Source is an entirely different matter. Any help would be grand. I assume you've gone to Vermont Freehand? Second on Vermont Freehand or call Tim West at J.H. Lowe. I only make about 2-3 pipes a year but have had great experiences with both businesses. They are both very happy to help out us hobbyists. I would give Vermont Freehand the slight nod, because of the much better website with the ability to take credit cards and Paypal. Steve ships very quickly too. You have to call Tim, then he will ship in a bit and send you an invoice and you get to mail him a check. It is slower but it works well. I haven't gotten a bad block from either (although some were better than others). |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 4, 2018 12:23:51 GMT -5
I'm assuming ebay is pretty hit and miss?
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professorthroway
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Post by professorthroway on Sept 4, 2018 12:47:32 GMT -5
I just realized you are not in the US. It might not be worthwhile to order from either Vermont Freehand or Tim West due to shipping. I have never tried to buy from ebay. I just took a look and like that you can see photos of the specific block you are buying. The prices seem a little higher but it might be worth it.
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cubish
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Post by cubish on Sept 4, 2018 12:52:18 GMT -5
Thanks guys, That's a good start.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2018 14:34:59 GMT -5
I just realized you are not in the US. It might not be worthwhile to order from either Vermont Freehand or Tim West due to shipping. I have never tried to buy from ebay. I just took a look and like that you can see photos of the specific block you are buying. The prices seem a little higher but it might be worth it. High quality and definitely worth the price...I’ve purchased a few different pieces, all worked out, much better then expected |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 4, 2018 14:37:23 GMT -5
Tim West at J.H. Lowe is an excellent source if you can get a hold of him. Great man to talk to.
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cubish
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Post by cubish on Sept 4, 2018 21:24:37 GMT -5
I'm in Knoxville TN. It might be hick. But it is in the U.S. lol
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Sept 4, 2018 21:31:08 GMT -5
Branching out past hobby blocks. I've found stem material easily. But it seems finding a quality Briar Source is an entirely different matter. Any help would be grand. I assume you've gone to Vermont Freehand? ++++++1 |
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cubish
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First Name: Eric
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Post by cubish on Sept 4, 2018 21:39:28 GMT -5
Yes. I have looked at thier products. They communicate well too. I was looking for a few other sources as well?
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Post by Dramatwist on Sept 4, 2018 21:45:02 GMT -5
...Tim West is a great guy... I have a couple of his pipes... reliable... he goes above and beyond...
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Post by Cramptholomew on Sept 4, 2018 21:45:54 GMT -5
Yes. I have looked at thier products. They communicate well too. I was looking for a few other sources as well? where are you getting your stem material? |
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cubish
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Post by cubish on Sept 4, 2018 21:58:58 GMT -5
The ebonite and colored acrylic I was getting from Vermont but I'm still learning the grading numbers of briar. And trying to figure out what is too expensive for a certain grade is certainly a difficult thing to do without many local pipe makers.
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professorthroway
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Post by professorthroway on Sept 4, 2018 22:10:14 GMT -5
I'm in Knoxville TN. It might be hick. But it is in the U.S. lol Sorry! I got my OPs mixed. Knoxville and environs is a beautiful part of the country. Every time I have a Chance to her to either the University or Oak Ridge National Lab on business I jump at it. |
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