Tale of a broken Stinky - and its re-birth

Skywalker · 10-28-2008, 08:14 PM

Thanks for the great advice and wonderful story!!!

My Stinky is still in good shape but if it ever needs to be repaired I know what to do now!!!

Thanks again for the Stinky advice!!!

replicant_argent · 10-28-2008, 08:29 PM

Being the kind of guy I am, I would have reached for the JB weld too.... and while repairing it, wondered why it was made with shoddy welds/solders to begin with, and not purchase another. Pretty, useful, and not the first time I have heard of stirrups falling off one.
Disclaimer...
I do not own one, or have any interest in the company.

field · 10-28-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Being the kind of guy I am, I would have reached for the JB weld too.... and while repairing it, wondered why it was made with shoddy welds/solders to begin with, and not purchase another. Pretty, useful, and not the first time I have heard of stirrups falling off one.
Disclaimer...
I do not own one, or have any interest in the company.

To be honest, I went through the same thought process. I have even thought about fabricating my own custom ashtray, which I still have not given up on. But, in general, I do like the Stinky. It's failure also inspired a quest to find other "cool" cigar ashtrays - mostly antiques, and that has been a fun search as well.

Have others had this kind of failure? I thought it was just mine. Sometimes when I have a product that I like that requires more maintenance than it should, it inspires improvements, and new projects that can be rewarding and fun. Other times, it just frustrates and causes more trash.....

And I too have no involvement with the company...

smitdavi · 10-28-2008, 09:18 PM

Nice post Critch. I've been eyeing a Stinky...looks like I'll pick up some JB too lol

10-28-2008, 09:49 PM

From what I've read. They did have some stirrup problems on their earlier models, but since the problems have been remedied. Knock on wood

, no problems so far.

Disclaimer: I do not work for Stinky nor have I ever worked for Stinky.

SmokeyJoe · 10-28-2008, 10:25 PM

Thanks for the story of an ashtray reclaimed! Nice job.

10-28-2008, 08:14 PM	#1
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Tale of a broken Stinky - and its re-birth Thanks for the great advice and wonderful story!!! My Stinky is still in good shape but if it ever needs to be repaired I know what to do now!!! Thanks again for the Stinky advice!!!

10-28-2008, 08:29 PM	#2
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Tale of a broken Stinky - and its re-birth Being the kind of guy I am, I would have reached for the JB weld too.... and while repairing it, wondered why it was made with shoddy welds/solders to begin with, and not purchase another. Pretty, useful, and not the first time I have heard of stirrups falling off one. Disclaimer... I do not own one, or have any interest in the company.

10-28-2008, 09:18 PM	#4
smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Re: Tale of a broken Stinky - and its re-birth Nice post Critch. I've been eyeing a Stinky...looks like I'll pick up some JB too lol

10-28-2008, 09:49 PM	#5
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tale of a broken Stinky - and its re-birth From what I've read. They did have some stirrup problems on their earlier models, but since the problems have been remedied. Knock on wood , no problems so far. Disclaimer: I do not work for Stinky nor have I ever worked for Stinky.

10-28-2008, 10:25 PM	#6
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,168 Trading: (28)	Re: Tale of a broken Stinky - and its re-birth Thanks for the story of an ashtray reclaimed! Nice job.