Originally Posted by bulgie

I follow Duane on Flickr, where I've seen in-process shots that show him to be careful and skilled. I've also been to his house and seen his work IRL. I would trust him to make a stem without any scary shortcuts taken.

He's not a full-time pro, he's got a day job, but sometimes a talented hobbyist can beat a full-time pro, by virtue of not needing to make everything profitable.