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===U.S.===
===U.S.===
'''Starfire Pipe Works''' owned by '''Howard Rasmussen''' Where repairing is a Craft. Repairs all types of pipes. Visit our website for more complete info and testimonials. Home based at 5304 W Sunnyside Drive, Glendale, AZ 85304. Call first if bringing pipes in person. 623-703-6068 E-mail mailto:info@starfirepipeworks.com . [http://www.starfirepipeworks.com website].
'''Starfire Pipe Works''' owned by '''Howard Rasmussen''' Where repairing is a Craft. Repairs all types of pipes. Visit our website for more complete info and testimonials. Home based at 5304 W Sunnyside Drive, Glendale, AZ 85304. Call first if bringing pipes in person. 623-703-6068 E-mail mailto:info@starfirepipeworks.com . [http://www.starfirepipeworks.com website].<br>
 
'''***CLOSED*** STARFIRE PIPE WORKS IS CLOSED! ALL WORK ON HAND WILL BE FINISHED AS AGREED AND UNSOLICITED WORK AFTER JANUARY 1, 2015 WILL BE RETURNED.'''  
'''***CLOSED*** STARFIRE PIPE WORKS IS CLOSED! ALL WORK ON HAND WILL BE FINISHED AS AGREED AND UNSOLICITED WORK AFTER JANUARY 1, 2015 WILL BE RETURNED.'''  


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'''[[Ronni Bikacsan]]''' does excellent pipe repairs and alterations. Contact information: NightOwl Pipe Works, 720 Virginia Ave., Nashville TN 37216; phone 615-226-1756, or E-mail: mailto:info@nightowlpipeworks.com. [http://www.nightowlpipeworks.com/ NightOwl Pipe Works Website]
'''[[Ronni Bikacsan]]''' does excellent pipe repairs and alterations. Contact information: NightOwl Pipe Works, 720 Virginia Ave., Nashville TN 37216; phone 615-226-1756, or E-mail: mailto:info@nightowlpipeworks.com. [http://www.nightowlpipeworks.com/ NightOwl Pipe Works Website]


'''Mary Ann Keller''', owner of the '''American Smoking Pipe Repair Company''' has been in operation for over 14 years as a full-service repair company, offering Lucite and vulcanite stems, logos, bands, and reconditioning. Her turnaround time is 7-10 days. Contact information: American Smoking Pipe Repair Co., PO Box 153, Pocono Lake, PA 18347; E-mail mailto:prepair@localnet.com . [http://www.smokingpiperepairs.com website].
'''Mary Ann Keller''', owner of the '''American Smoking Pipe Repair Company''' has been in operation for over 14 years as a full-service repair company, offering Lucite and vulcanite stems, logos, bands, and reconditioning. Her turnaround time is 7-10 days. Contact information: American Smoking Pipe Repair Co., PO Box 153, Pocono Lake, PA 18347; E-mail mailto:prepair@localnet.com . [http://www.smokingpiperepairs.com website].<br>
 
'''***Apparently CLOSED***  Site no longer operational'''. Please update with any additional information.
'''***CLOSED***  Site no longer operational'''


'''Randy Krempp''' does repairs and refurbishing. He can duplicate just about any stem and can repair even the ugliest breaks in a pipe bowl or shank. Contact information: Randy Krempp, 3717 Manor, Waco, TX 76706; 254-662-0562 (evening) and 254-399-2220 (day).
'''Randy Krempp''' does repairs and refurbishing. He can duplicate just about any stem and can repair even the ugliest breaks in a pipe bowl or shank. Contact information: Randy Krempp, 3717 Manor, Waco, TX 76706; 254-662-0562 (evening) and 254-399-2220 (day).


'''Frank Storm''' of '''Restoration Pipe Repair''', P.O. Box 3, Stacy, MN 55079; 651-462-0187; E-mail mailto:frsams@frontiernet.net . Frank writes that he started to learn pipe repair in 1970 by working part time repairing pipes for the local Edwards pipe shop and other Edwards stores. In 1976, he purchased a tobacco store that was about to close down that contained the equipment that he had learned on, and he started doing his customers' pipes. He currently has one national account, Savinelli, for whom he has been doing repairs for 20 years, 75-80 shops coast to coast that he repairs for, and another 80-plus individuals.
'''Frank Storm''' of '''Restoration Pipe Repair''', P.O. Box 3, Stacy, MN 55079; 651-462-0187; E-ma.il mailto:frsams@frontiernet.net . Frank writes that he started to learn pipe repair in 1970 by working part time repairing pipes for the local Edwards pipe shop and other Edwards stores. In 1976, he purchased a tobacco store that was about to close down that contained the equipment that he had learned on, and he started doing his customers' pipes. He currently has one national account, Savinelli, for whom he has been doing repairs for 20 years, 75-80 shops coast to coast that he repairs for, and another 80-plus individuals.


'''[[Tim West]]''' owner of '''J.H.Lowe''', has been a Briar Pipemaker and a Pipe Repairman since 1975. Address - 1588 Grayling Ct., Columbus, OH 43235-5950; 614-761-3465; E-mail mailto:info@jhlowe.com .  [http://www.jhlowe.com/ J.H.Lowe Main Website] [http://www.jhlowe.com/tobacco_pipe_repairs.htm Repairs Page]
'''[[Tim West]]''' owner of '''J.H.Lowe''', has been a Briar Pipemaker and a Pipe Repairman since 1975. Address - 1588 Grayling Ct., Columbus, OH 43235-5950; 614-761-3465; E-mail mailto:info@jhlowe.com .  [http://www.jhlowe.com/ J.H.Lowe Main Website] [http://www.jhlowe.com/tobacco_pipe_repairs.htm Repairs Page]


'''George Dibos''' has collected, refurbished, and repaired briar pipes for over 30 years, and scaled up operations in 2007 to open '''Precision Smoking Pipe Rejuvenation and Repair,''' an all-new, full service, commercial-grade shop. Contact information: Precision Smoking Pipe R&R, P.O. Box 1142, 110 Second Avenue SW, Bowman, ND 58623; E-mail mailto:precisionpiperepair@gmail.com . [http://www.precisionpiperepair.com/ Precision Smoking Pipe R&R Website]
'''George Dibos''' has collected, refurbished, and repaired briar pipes for over 30 years, and scaled up operations in 2007 to open '''Precision Smoking Pipe Rejuvenation and Repair,''' an all-new, full service, commercial-grade shop. Contact information: Precision Smoking Pipe R&R, 3941 Wyoming Street, Kansas City, MO 64111; E-mail mailto:precisionpiperepair@gmail.com . [http://www.precisionpiperepair.com/ Precision Smoking Pipe R&R Website]. While the website has not been updated since his move to Kansas City, George is still actively repairing and restoring pipes.
 
'''MOVED TO KANSAS CITY - Site has not been updated'''


'''James Connelly''' owner of '''Stem & Briar LLC.''', operates a small estate pipe shop, and restoration business.  Offers several estate pipes, racks and accessories for sale as well as pipe repair and rejuvenation services.  Address - 9211 S. Nicholson Rd., Oak Creek, WI 53154; Phone: 414-949-7473; E-mail: stemandbriar@gmail.com .  [http://www.stemandbriar.com Website]  
'''James Connelly''' owner of '''Stem & Briar LLC.''', operates a small estate pipe shop, and restoration business.  Offers several estate pipes, racks and accessories for sale as well as pipe repair and rejuvenation services.  Address - 9211 S. Nicholson Rd., Oak Creek, WI 53154; Phone: 414-949-7473; E-mail: stemandbriar@gmail.com .  [http://www.stemandbriar.com Website]  
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'''Norwood's Pipe Repair''', 1160 Norwood Lane, Clifton, Tennessee 38425, (731) 925-1836. [mailto:flnpipes@yahoo.com E-mail],  [http://www.norwoodspiperepair.com/ Website] Floyd Norwood is the repairman of choice for numerous pipe and tobacco shops throughout the U.S. and is known for his quality work, fast turn around time and prices that are often 1/3 that of his competitors. Floyd also crafts quality freehand pipes as a hobby which can be purchased at his website.
'''Norwood's Pipe Repair''', 1160 Norwood Lane, Clifton, Tennessee 38425, (731) 925-1836. [mailto:flnpipes@yahoo.com E-mail],  [http://www.norwoodspiperepair.com/ Website] Floyd Norwood is the repairman of choice for numerous pipe and tobacco shops throughout the U.S. and is known for his quality work, fast turn around time and prices that are often 1/3 that of his competitors. Floyd also crafts quality freehand pipes as a hobby which can be purchased at his website.


'''Scott Bundy''', [mailto:scott@piperestore.com E-mail], [http://www.piperestore.com/ Website]
'''Scott Bundy''', [mailto:scott@piperestore.com E-mail], [http://www.piperestore.com/ Website]<br>
 
'''***Apparently CLOSED***  Site no longer operational'''. Please update with any additional information.
'''***Website down***  Assumed CLOSED'''


'''Walker Pipe Repair, LLC''', 1210 Franklin Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Telephone: 734-945-1691. Dave Wolff restored and repaired pipes for more than 40 years before turning the business over to Mike Myers, who now owns and operates the business.  He sells a Vulcanite Stem Restoration Kit (which works)on his website, and Walker Briar Works, the other side of the business, carries hand finished Lucite and Vulcanite 'Forever' Stems for Corn Cob Pipes. [mailto:mike@walkerpiperepair.com E-mail], [http://www.walkerpiperepair.com/ Website]
'''Walker Pipe Repair, LLC''', 1210 Franklin Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Telephone: 734-945-1691. Dave Wolff restored and repaired pipes for more than 40 years before turning the business over to Mike Myers, who now owns and operates the business.  He sells a Vulcanite Stem Restoration Kit (which works)on his website, and Walker Briar Works, the other side of the business, carries hand finished Lucite and Vulcanite 'Forever' Stems for Corn Cob Pipes. [mailto:mike@walkerpiperepair.com E-mail], [http://www.walkerpiperepair.com/ Website]
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'''Before-n-After-Pipes''', Pipe repairs and services,1178 phillips suite 420,Montreal,Quebec 514-554-1756
'''Before-n-After-Pipes''', Pipe repairs and services,1178 phillips suite 420,Montreal,Quebec 514-554-1756
[mailto:michael@evokedistribution.com E-mail]
[mailto:michael@evokedistribution.com E-mail]
[http://www.bnapipes.com/pages/contact.html Website]
[http://www.bnapipes.com/pages/contact.html Website]<br>
 
'''***Apparently CLOSED*** Site no longer operational'''. Please update with any additional information.
'''***Website Down*** Assumed CLOSED'''


'''Shane Slayton''' -  73 Hill Top Church Rd. Glenwood, AR 71943 - Repairs broken tenons at a ridiculously low price. For the most part a hobbyist, who learned out of necessity, his work is a great alternative to replacement stems. Usually around 5 bucks. scorpio2billion@yahoo.com
'''Shane Slayton''' -  73 Hill Top Church Rd. Glenwood, AR 71943 - Repairs broken tenons at a ridiculously low price. For the most part a hobbyist, who learned out of necessity, his work is a great alternative to replacement stems. Usually around 5 bucks. scorpio2billion@yahoo.com
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