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    Thumbs up Goldendale Tinsmith

    I just wanted everyone to know I just received a CS drum canteen that George made and I can acclaim it is one of the best places I put my money to work.

    This is not an everyday same-o same-o quality one see's on sutler row canteens - this is the work of a true craftsman. I am a "tin junkie". I have a complete kitchen of several dozen pieces from the Village Tinsmith, makers from historical sites, etal, and I am very hard to please in this catagory.

    I must just tell you, this man is a true artisan.

    Dollar for dollar you cannot beat his quality.

    Do yourself a favor. Throw away your sutler row and Paki imitations and buy one of his. You won't have any disappointments.

    Now, what else do I need...

    Jas. T. Lemon
    50th VA Corporal

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    I would have to agree with you on the quality of George's goods. I recently bought one of his canteen stoves, and I am very impressed. It is very unique and very well made.
    Jason
    Jason Thibodeaux
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    Default Tinsmith Canteens

    Thank You very much, and I won't let it go to my head. Well maybe a little bit, I try to give the best product for the money. And it's Made in the USA.

    Later I will have a good supply of Smoothsides and Bullseyes, plus different styles of Drum canteens as well as Cups and Boilers.

    I used to sell to Sutlers around the US, but now all they want to sell is the junk from Pakistan.

    Who ever said Stainless Steel was OK to use, should be taken out and shot.
    George MacGillis
    USCG ret.
    Portland, OR
    Maker of Fine Tin and Copper ware
    tinsmith3@gmail.com

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    Hey George,
    Do you have a website we can check out showing some of your tinware?
    Thanks,
    Joe Snell
    18th Indiana Light Artillery (Sgt.)
    49th Indiana Vol. Infantry (Pvt.)
    U.S.A. Pay Dept. (Major)

    "We never should, and I am sure, never shall be niggard of gratitude and benefaction to the soldiers who have endured toil, privations and wounds, that the nation may live."
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    William Tecumseh Sherman

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    Here is the website for Village Tinsmith:

    http://www.csa-dixie.com/villagetinsmith.htm
    P.L. Parault




    "Three score and ten I can remember well, within the volume of which time I have seen hours dreadful and things strange: but this sore night hath trifled former knowings."


    William Shakespeare

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    Mr. Parault,

    That is not Mr. MacGillis' website. That is Bill and Judy Hoover. For now he is just posting stuff on a photo page. I'm sure he will post here with an answer soon.
    Sgt. Timothy J. Koehn
    Boone's Louisiana Battery

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    Quote Originally Posted by Parault View Post
    Here is the website for Village Tinsmith:

    http://www.csa-dixie.com/villagetinsmith.htm
    Just reiterating what Tim said above, this website is for Bill and Judy Hoover and not George. Different products, good people
    Ross L. Lamoreaux
    Tampa Bay History Center
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    Sorry.....my bad......

    I thought it was the same. Now I know.
    P.L. Parault




    "Three score and ten I can remember well, within the volume of which time I have seen hours dreadful and things strange: but this sore night hath trifled former knowings."


    William Shakespeare

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    Default Thank You very much, No web site yet

    Hi,
    Well right now I don't have a web site, but I'll be putting one together soon. Until then look at these links and you will see some of what I make.
    One other thing, I was the First to make tin ware using Hot Dipped Tin. And all of my tin that touches your mouth is made with Hot Dipped Tin and Lead Free Solder.

    http://picasaweb.google.com/tinsmith3/FilterCanteen

    http://picasaweb.google.com/tinsmith3/CanteenStove

    http://picasaweb.google.com/tinsmith...Ki6taDykOiIKQ#

    http://picasaweb.google.com/tinsmith...76136226843666

    And you can contact me for pricing.

    Right now I have a good stock of 1858 Smoothsides with Pewter spouts, and if you want one with A. Jewett stamped on the spout. I'll do it for free.
    George MacGillis
    USCG ret.
    Portland, OR
    Maker of Fine Tin and Copper ware
    tinsmith3@gmail.com

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    All tin ware is made with 100% Lead Free Solder, and Hot Dipped in Pure Tin.

    Well I have a number of items for sale, I have the 1858 Smoothside with Tin or Pewter spout. I have (CS) Embossed Drum canteens. I also have Drum Filter cantees, yes the filter does work (the filter is made out of Fine mesh Bronze screen).
    I also have correct size Sibley Stoves, I also make Canteen Stoves as seen in The Civil War Canteen book.
    I have one Canteen Stove at present Hot Dipped for $70. Delivered
    Smoothsides are $42.50 with a Stopper + Shipping
    Filter Drum Canteen $45.00 + shipping
    CS Embossed Drums $35.00 + Shipping
    Sibley Stove $165.00 + Shipping
    George MacGillis
    USCG ret.
    Portland, OR
    Maker of Fine Tin and Copper ware
    tinsmith3@gmail.com

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