How to: Make a Wooden Pipe
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0.000 HBDHow to: Make a Wooden Pipe
<html> <h1>Learn the simple craft of making a wood pipe.</h1> <h2>Each step of the process is included and extra tips to help you out.</h2> <hr> <p>http://image.ibb.co/d53y7G/IMG_1763.jpg</p> <hr> <p><strong>Basic materials list:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Dry wood (ideally fruit wood or any wood safe to smoke from)</li> <li> Drill and drill bits </li> <li>Knife for carving<br> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Optional materials:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Sandpaper</li> <li>Tung oil or other finishing oil</li> <li>Pipe screen</li> </ul> <hr> <p>http://image.ibb.co/fbin1b/IMG_1736.jpg</p> <hr> <p><strong>The two basic parts of the pipe are the bowl and the stem.</strong> For the bowl, wood such as apple, pear and cherry are some of the best in flavor. Maple, oak and various burls are also good choices. Make sure the wood is dry and has cured. Often times wood cracks while it is drying so you may have to trim off the ends of the branch you are working with to get a solid piece. </p> <p><strong>A slow, gentle drying is the best for fresh cut branches.</strong> If you live in a moist climate, the wood may swell in size, depending on your choice of wood. If you craft the pipe in a moist environment and then take it to a dry environment, the wood will shrink and the stem will fall out. </p> <p>For the bowl, wood such as pine should be avoided since it burns easily. Bamboo should also be avoided since the smoke is irritating. </p> <p>For the stem, almost any wood will do (as long as it is non-toxic). Bamboo is very easy to work with for the stem since it is hard and straight. If you are using something other than bamboo, select a branch that has a wider diameter then needed. That way when you drill straight through it, there is some room for error. </p> <p>If the case of this tutorial, I have chosen red huckleberry for the bowl and persimmon for the stem. These are from trees growing near my home.</p> <hr> <p>http://image.ibb.co/ck7fMb/IMG_1740.jpg</p> <hr> <p>Once you have your wood selected and dry, cut it to the desired length. Make sure to wear eye/ear protection if you are using a power saw, to prolong life's enjoyment.</p> <hr> <p>http://image.ibb.co/dCSQnG/IMG_1742.jpg</p> <hr> <p>Use a vise or clamp to hold your wood while drilling. Never hold it in your hand! I can't stress this enough, its just not worth the risk of drilling through yourself. </p> <p>Use a wide enough paddle bit and drill the hole in the bowl piece. Be careful to not drill too deep. </p> <p>http://image.ibb.co/bVkNZw/IMG_1745.jpg</p> <p>Once you have the bowl hole drilled, drill a smaller hole in the side of the bowl piece. This is where your stem will connect to. The two holes should connect.</p> <hr> <p>http://image.ibb.co/nskpEw/IMG_1747.jpg</p> <hr> <p>http://image.ibb.co/ffQBSG/IMG_1749.jpg</p> <hr> <p>Now, clamp down the stem and drill straight through it. If you have a drill press, even better.</p> <p>I use an extra long bit. If you only have bits that are shorter than the length of the stem, drill through each side and hopefully they will connect. This can sometimes be very difficult. I sometimes go through 2-3 stems for each pipe I make. The longer the stem, the more difficult to get straight through it. </p> <p>If you bend the drill bit it can break so keep it very straight, push in a little, pull out to let the sawdust release, push in again until you reach the other side.</p> <hr> <p>http://image.ibb.co/dmJy7G/IMG_1752.jpg</p> <hr> <p><strong>Fun fact:</strong> Some Native Americans would use small beetles to make their pipe stems hollow. First they would select a branch with a pithy core, hollow out the end a little, place a woodboring beetle inside and seal the end with clay. The beetle would chew through the center until reaching then end. It would then fall right out. </p> <hr> <p>http://image.ibb.co/eg50Mb/IMG_1754.jpg</p> <hr> <p>Carve down the stem until it reaches the desired thickness. Carefully taper the end where the stem connects to the bowl, making sure it stays circular for a best fit. Once the end is almost small enough, finish with sandpaper.</p> <hr> <p>http://image.ibb.co/kwAd7G/IMG_1755.jpg</p> <hr> <p>http://image.ibb.co/fBRJ7G/IMG_1757.jpg</p> <hr> <p>Connect the two pieces and admire your handywork! In the case of this tutorial, I have crafted a simple, rustic sort of pipe. You can sand down the two pieces to be smooth or however you want to do it. Paint it, sequins, put a mustache on it.</p> <hr> <p>http://image.ibb.co/fV7fMb/IMG_1758.jpg</p> <hr> <p>To improve the look and longevity of the pipe, rub tung seed oil into the wood (avoid getting oil on the inside of the pipe). Tung oil dries and seals the wood, making it waterproof. It will prolong the life and beauty of your pipe. </p> <p>If you want a glossy finish with tung seed oil, lightly sand with fine grit sandpaper between coats. This roughens up the previous coat, allowing the next coat to stick.</p> <hr> <p>http://image.ibb.co/n4P5nG/IMG_1760.jpg</p> <hr> <p>Use a pipe screen to prevent clogging or getting ash in your mouth. Periodic cleaning of the stem with a pipe cleaner will keep the smoke flowing freely.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Breaking in a wood pipe:</strong></p> <p>This is an important step to develop a patina on the inside of the bowl, to prevent charring and burning the wood. For the first smoke, slowly roast your smoking material until it turns to ash. Rub the ash along the inside of the bowl. Repeat this often during the early days of your pipe.</p> <hr> <p>Jolly puffing to you!</p> <p>Images and tutorial by @ironwood</p> </html>
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