My New Lonestar Billiard - So Stoked!
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That thing has some damn good . I love the rosewood extension too.
As long as I got a pipe full of baccy and a nose full of snuff, I'm a happy camper
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wish all my pipes where as "flawed" as that one
"You have to be a man first before you're a gentleman. "
John Wayne
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Wow! Now THIS is a serious pipe! The shape follows the grain perfectly and the button work is superb!
It's amazing what what one gifted artisan can make by hand. Who needs a factory?
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wish all my pipes where as "flawed" as that one
It's amazing what what one gifted artisan can make by hand. Who needs a factory?
Yep, I totally agree guys!
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Wow indeed...very nice...congrats and enjoy.
Superb work Lonestar.
"What we observe is not nature itself, but nature exposed to our method of questioning." -- Werner Heisenberg
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Thank you thank you thank you everyone 
I am so glad you like it !
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This is one fantastic pipe! WTG, Ryan and congratulations, Chris on your beautiful new pipe!
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Ryan, it's a work of art, I smoke my Canadian once a week, it's my Nitecap pipe and never fails that I experience flavors with that pipe that I don"t with others, in other words it just doesn "t make smoke, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. The old cajun
The Old Cajun
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That's a real beauty man. You guys are not nice to those of us with bad PAD.
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
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I really like this pipe. Great score.
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Chris, beautiful beautiful pipe! Kudos to Lonestar on the craftsmanship. I hope you enjoy many fine smokes with it.
BLACKBLOODs for life...just please keep making Black House!
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I've been staring at this one and am mesmerized. Is that an inlay in the transition between stem and shank? what is it?
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Gorgeous; many happy pipes with it.
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That billiard has beautiful lines. As nice as I have seen in a while! Lone star, great job!!!!
Proud member of the Blackblood Society.
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I've been staring at this one and am mesmerized. Is that an inlay in the transition between stem and shank? what is it?
I am not sure how those extensions are done. Maybe if Lonestar see's the thread he can clarify it for us or if anyone else know's please share. I know they are very pretty and see them on a lot of artisan stems but never thought to ask how they are made.
Thanks for the kind comments guys!
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Wow! Congrats. Great work lonestar.
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Peckinpah, in this case the extension is part of the stem. No magic to it , just very precisely fitting together 3 seperate pieces. Basically a very long tenon is turned and then a ring of rosewood burl and a smaller ring of cumberland are fitted to the tenon. The hardest part is making it look like magic.
I probably do some type of exotic wood accent on about 70% of the pipes I make.
I don't have pictures of the process but I can snap some pics for you the next time I do one.
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WOW! 
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That is one gorgeous pipe!
“Apples for walking, and a pipe for sitting.”
― Samwise Gamgee
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Niiice!! Congrats gwtwdbss!
"Be seeing you" —Number Six, The Prisoner
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That is one gorgeous pipe!!!!! 
“A pipe in the mouth makes it clear that there has been no mistake–you are undoubtedly a man.”
-A. A. Milne
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Very nice Chris! 'tis a beauty!
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That is a beauty for sure. Congrats on your new pipe Chris, I hope it is a great smoker for you.
Harris
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Beautiful pipe !! Well done !! 
cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.......
martin
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Beautiful pipe. What are you gonna break her in with?
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Very nice, hope she smokes well and lasts a lifetime.
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.
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Beautiful pipe. What are you gonna break her in with?
I like to break in a new pipe with something cool burning so I will start with some Wessex Burley Broad Cut that Roth is sending me.
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A lovely pipe, Chris. You will treasure that burner for years to come.
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Now, that is a beautiful pipe. Talk about turning a simple shape into something extraordinary. 
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Great pipe. I've heard of Ryan/Lonestar, does he have a website? Found it, Ryan Alden pipes. I guess he is doing commission work since he doesn't have any available pipes.
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I am sure the question on everyone mind tonight is how does she smoke? Well I am happy to say she smokes wonderfully. The pipe provides a nice dry smoke and is super light. The Cumberland bit is very comfortable to clinch. it's a keeper!
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Chris, that's a stunning pipe. It's got clean, subtle lines, yet exhibits very sophisticated cues, exceptional grain and a perfectly cut cumberland stem. As good as it gets!
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You forgot to tell us what your smoking out of that fine pipe!
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Wow I need to hire you for my photographs Looks good ! Glad you like.
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I need to hire you for my photographs
Those photos really look great. Man that pipe is simply gorgeous—a work of art.
Lonestar you do amazing work.
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That son of a bitch sure makes some outstanding looking pipes doesn't he?
One day lonestar... I'm gonna have you make something crazy for me... One day. 
"I was born to lose. So I'll die to win." -Breaking Benjamin
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Freaking beautiful Look out Rad!!!
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Chris, glad to hear it is smoking well for you.
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You forgot to tell us what your smoking out of that fine pipe!
For now, just Carter Hall and Wessex Burley Broad Cut. I am a firm believer in smoking a cool burning tobacco for the first dozen bowls or so. I don't buy new pipes for English anymore and since VA's burn a bit hotter I want a little bit of cake in my new pipes before I enjoy a nice VA in them.
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Very nice pipe you have there.He does some very nice work.
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It's beautiful!
A smile will always keep them guessing.
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Look out Rad!!!
Hahaha ! I was talking to him last week, he didnt seem too worried 
Thanks guys.
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I am a firm believer in smoking a cool burning tobacco for the first dozen bowls or so
Good call !
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I've met Ryan lonestar and I've said it before, but buy one now before he gets famous and you can't afford one. His pipes are extraordinary, and look better in person than the photos. A real artist.
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There's only one word for that pipe, well actually there are many, but the one I think is best is elegant. It's beautiful lines and harmonious colors just exude an understated elegance.
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Rains-"That is my least vulnerable spot"
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I love the inlay in that stem/tenon. It is truly beautiful
allan
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That is a very pretty pipe. I love the grain on it! Hope you two have many happy smokes together!
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