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   joe_h | Mar 17, 1999 07:24pm | #1

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   Have a look here http://www.plbg.com/cgi-bin/forum.pl
   Home of the plumbing gurus, worst bunch of spellers you'll ever find, but lots of info & sources. Joe

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   Guest_ | Mar 17, 1999 08:13pm | #2

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   I would try Affordable Bath Fixtures (209) 754-1797. They have repros and real antiques.

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   Katie_Hill | Mar 19, 1999 07:56pm | #3

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   Bryan -- My two favorite sources are A-Ball (503-228-0026) in Oregon and Bathroom Machineries (209-728-2031) in California. Good luck!

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   Rick_Mould | Mar 21, 1999 09:13pm | #4

   *I have had very good luck with Renovators Supply (great catalog) out of Mass - with a retail store in Conway NH. Ask for Jean. 603-356-2178.

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   Randall_Evans | Mar 23, 1999 07:13am | #5

   *Baths from the Past out of Boston, & Mac the Antique plumber in Sacremento (916-454-4507) both sell Taiwanese castings of very high quality of antique reproductions at about half the price of European and English goods. I do not think Renovator's Supply sells such high quality merchandise Bathroom Machineries also has a nice catalog.

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   Guest_ | Mar 29, 1999 05:31am | #6

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   I have bought a few things from Renovators Supply, and I'm with you. I don't like the quality of what I have gotten, especially given the price.

   Thanks everyone!

   Bryan

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   Guest_ | Mar 29, 1999 09:11am | #7

   *why deal with repro's? I have a claw tub that I'll sell to you for CHEAP.Pete Draganic

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   Guest_ | Mar 29, 1999 09:20am | #8

   *I've found Renovator's Supply to be poor quality too. Try checking local recycling companies.There are several in the East Bay (Oakland,Ca). Omega is one and they will pop up here and there, particularly in bigger cities. There's bound to be a "Sanford & Son" type place that may have it. Also look for ads in magazines like "This Old House", "Bungalow" and several others dedicated to Victorian and older styled homes.

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   Guest_ | Mar 30, 1999 05:29pm | #9

   *Thanks for the info on Renovators Supply, before I bought something from there!Ii loveplbg.com! Great advice!I get most of the stuff for my old house from "junk yards," too. They're still tearing down old houses here in New Orleans (sad), so I can always find everthing I need, from fixtures to doors.

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   Guest_ | Mar 30, 1999 06:42pm | #10

   *In defense of Renovators Supply, I wouldn't broad brush them as being poor quality. I feel their quality is consistent with their prices, particularly in hard to get items. There are some things they sell that may be suspect, mainly because the catalog doesn't have much detailed information, but their customer service people seem well informed. I've purchased two pedestal sinks and two eight inch faucets from them and have been very satisfied with both. They also were the only source I could find for chrome door hinges to replace some rusted ones in a bath. Their alabaster sconces are over my fireplace and get compliments from visitors. Service has never been a problem.The plumbers at plbg.com don't care for Renovators Supply, but I think this is principally a bias against anything not sold at their plumbing supplier. This bias is also apparent in others areas.

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   ChadS. | Mar 31, 1999 04:36am | #11

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   New clawfoot tubs are still made by Kohler and American Standard, as are all the fittings you could imagine to put on one. You pretty well know you're going to get quality.

   I could sell you a "RARE" six foot long-deep sided claw foot; if you're somewhere near Eastern Montana!

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   Guest_ | Mar 31, 1999 04:36am | #12

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   I need a new source for clawfoot bathtub fixtures (faucet, shower heads, particularly supply lines). Years ago I used Bathlines in Chicago, but they don't appear to be around anymore. I need to be able to browse a catalog with fairly detailed specifications (coating type, size, etc.), either on-line or printed. Any suggestions?

   Thanks!