So I wrote the president of S.M. Frank Co. & Inc. The company that now owns Kaywoodie and this was his response. I figured some of you might find it interesting.
Stem replacement?
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Top notch. I love when companies are like this.
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Bill is terrific. For a time the DGCF gave birth to the KWCF and Bill was very informative and friendly and helpful. I stopped picking up KWs off of eBay, not because I don't like them, but because I'm a clipper. All but 2 of my KWs are neutered. One is a 4 hole. First pipe I ever restored... Everything but the stem that is. There's a bite through on the bottom side of the stem/button. I cover ut with a softy.
Back to Bill, I made it a point to buy some new YBs off of WV Smokeshop to support Bill and his company. Good smokers!
I wonder if "blame Wildcat" will become a theme here? - Fr_Tom
Help me out here. What does DGCF and KWCF stand for? Also the same Bill I spoke to here owns WV Smokeshop?Wildcat wrote: ↑Mon Dec 07, 2020 4:15 pmBill is terrific. For a time the DGCF gave birth to the KWCF and Bill was very informative and friendly and helpful. I stopped picking up KWs off of eBay, not because I don't like them, but because I'm a clipper. All but 2 of my KWs are neutered. One is a 4 hole. First pipe I ever restored... Everything but the stem that is. There's a bite through on the bottom side of the stem/button. I cover ut with a softy.
Back to Bill, I made it a point to buy some new YBs off of WV Smokeshop to support Bill and his company. Good smokers!
Thanks in advance!
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No, Bill doesn't own WVSShop. However, they were for a time, as far as I know, the only place that sold new KWs and YBs and other SM Frank lines.
That said, WVSShop is a terrific place to shop. Real customer service, super nice over the phone and/or via email.
Back to Bill, didn't he also help with a POY at the old PSF? I'm sure he did. I bought one and later sold it
That said, WVSShop is a terrific place to shop. Real customer service, super nice over the phone and/or via email.
Back to Bill, didn't he also help with a POY at the old PSF? I'm sure he did. I bought one and later sold it
I wonder if "blame Wildcat" will become a theme here? - Fr_Tom
Going to check them out now.Thelonious monkfish wrote: ↑Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:31 pmDr. Grabow Collector's Forum and Kaywoodie. Yello Bole is produced by KW, not sure who owns WV Smokeshop.
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There's a repairman in Omaha, NE that works for Ted's Tobacco who does outstanding work at reasonable prices. https://www.yelp.com/biz/teds-tobacco-omaha
New ownership since this summer.
New ownership since this summer.
Now why didn't I choose the name 'Grumpynuts'?!Grumpynuts wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:45 pm There's a repairman in Omaha, NE that works for Ted's Tobacco who does outstanding work at reasonable prices. https://www.yelp.com/biz/teds-tobacco-omaha
New ownership since this summer.
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