Hello, my names Ron D. Powell, hence RDPipes the “P” in pipes serves a double purpose but, most just say it as RD pipes which is fine with me, as long as they don’t use expletives in between, before or after. I’ll be 64 this year and I’ve been on a very long journey to get here. As long as I can remember I’ve loved art and working with my hands and, used my skills early on creating, restoring, collecting and repairing everything imaginable. A lot of these items are much too heavy for me to handle like I did because of chronic back troubles that has left me disabled after 20+ years of local and OTR truck driving. But, the pipe that I took up collecting about 22 years ago and restoring about 7 years ago was light enough for anyone and being I’d been restoring pipes the only next step would be to make them I thought, so off I went to research how this could be accomplished. Well, in 2013 I found a forum just for pipe makers and gleaned as much information as I could and they were very helpful, so started my first pipe. Not the best pipe you’ve ever seen but, a little above average, and then I found what I wanted to go back to creating an art form.
Well, trying to create art, as not all of my pipes is what I consider beauties but, I do make sure they're engineered to perform flawlessly so one can have a pleasurable, hassle free smoke. All my draft holes are drilled at 9/64" in the shank and taper through the stem. I also try and get the best Mediterranean briar and highest quality rod stock for making my stems, all stems are hand cut with a 3/32" bit zone for ease of clenching and comfort. Also all stem airways are polished for ease of cleaning and airflow.
Thank you for your interest in my pipes and if you don’t find what you’re looking for this time I hope you return to see what else I have done in the near future.
Sincerely R.D. Powell
How to Purchase a Pipe:
You can use the message option, email me directly or call me(I haven't a Cellphone)if you wish to get a hold of me sooner 7 days a week 9am-9pm CST for any info regarding my pipes.
I ONLY accept PayPal payments at this time and will not take personal checks, money orders, or Bank Transfers but, PayPal does accept Credit Cards without having an account. When you click on the "BUY" button and fill out ALL the info requested it notifies me of the pipe your interested in and reserves it. I will contact you with the total including shipping and let you know where to send payment. I will ONLY let it reserve the pipe for 24 hours without payment and then it will go back to "Available" after that(unless other arrangements have been made), so prompt payment is appreciated. Thank you for understanding and your continued business. IMPORTANT: Always check your SPAM folder if you have not received a reply within a normal time period. And you can ALWAYS call me (903) 484-6549
After Purchasing a Pipe you have 14 days to return it in the same condition, UNSMOKED as received using the same shipping method if your not completely satisfied for a full refund of your purchase price. But, Please contact me first so I know and we can work out the details. Thank you again.
Commissions; I am taking them at this time but, to protect my health I must limit them to so many a month based on my health and interest at the time. I take NO down payments at this time but, depending on the integrity of people that can change at anytime. Thank you for understanding.
Shipping: All shipping is by USPS Priority Mail Insured and your only charged exact shipping rates. I usually ship the very next day on weekdays but, our P.O. is closed Saturdays(deliveries Only). So if purchased on Friday afternoon, Saturday or Sunday I won't be able to ship till the following Monday morn. Thank you for understanding. From time to time I do offer free shipping.
903-484-6549
1rdpipes@hughes.net
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