Out of that last batch of antique pipes we bought, I immediately claimed the Alpha but it needed some work. Bootleg restained it russet to match the original gold stem. I'm thrilled and can't wait to light it up!
Restored Alpha
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funny... i am currently carving up an Alpha poker that came in the box of pipes from lonestar. The things is a big ol hunk of wood and my girlfriend immediately claimed it as hers and requested it rusticated; "to feel like a bif old rock."
nice pipe cyndi. your man did a good job.
nice pipe cyndi. your man did a good job.
The last Alpha we got ended up being sold and I've always missed it. They have such an elegance to them. This is the one we sold:
Looks great, nice job on the restoration. Stain looks great on that pipe, I wouldnt worry about lighting it right up. If its an alcohol based stain, its already evaporated and if its water based theres nothing to worry about.
lonestar - I love you. LOL That's all the prodding I needed to sneak out to the sunroom with my new toy. 
Wow. The quality of the smoke in this pipe rivals Bootleg's Rinaldo. Maybe now I'll stop trying to steal it from him... Maybe.
Haha, he sent me a pm saying you were trying to steal his Rinaldo :D
Dont tell him you're over it, I'm trying to talk him in to taking a Ser Jacopo Hawkbill in case you run off with the Rinaldo.
Dont tell him you're over it, I'm trying to talk him in to taking a Ser Jacopo Hawkbill in case you run off with the Rinaldo.
lol, he's already planning on the hawkbill. I'm trying to sell those estate pipes so he can pull the trigger.
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