munroe
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Post by munroe on Nov 9, 2020 11:06:30 GMT -5
So I've been thinking of some winter projects to do this coming season, and I've decided I'd like to try my hand at carving my own pipe or pipes. I have a lovely Forest all around me and thought"hey that's where I'll get my wood".
The trees are primarily birch,maple and some oak. As well as conifers such as pine,fir and spruce. I'm guessing maybe the soft woods might not be the best choice. (Although I've been wrong before).
But maybe one of the other woods? Any experience or thoughts on birch , maple or oak?
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 9, 2020 11:55:18 GMT -5
I'd stick with briar, osage orange, pear, olive, morta, and cherry woods. Maybe apple wood. Really, though, briar, olive wood, and morta are the standards for a reason. Their density and heat conduction make them the best option. Not to mention, many many other woods have certain toxicities. Here's a partial chart, which contains the woods you mentioned. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 9, 2020 12:13:53 GMT -5
Also, conifers are a bad idea. Sap like crazy. It burns, will taste horrible, and irritates.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 9, 2020 12:27:41 GMT -5
I have pipes made from maple, and pear wood. They are OK, but they don't compare to briar or morta.
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Post by puffy on Nov 9, 2020 14:21:53 GMT -5
So I've been thinking of some winter projects to do this coming season, and I've decided I'd like to try my hand at carving my own pipe or pipes. I have a lovely Forest all around me and thought"hey that's where I'll get my wood". The trees are primarily birch,maple and some oak. As well as conifers such as pine,fir and spruce. I'm guessing maybe the soft woods might not be the best choice. (Although I've been wrong before). But maybe one of the other woods? Any experience or thoughts on birch , maple or oak? Grandpa tried pipes made from fruit trees.. He ended up with Briar pipes..For practice though I suppose most any wood would work. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 9, 2020 14:45:46 GMT -5
So I've been thinking of some winter projects to do this coming season, and I've decided I'd like to try my hand at carving my own pipe or pipes. I have a lovely Forest all around me and thought"hey that's where I'll get my wood". The trees are primarily birch,maple and some oak. As well as conifers such as pine,fir and spruce. I'm guessing maybe the soft woods might not be the best choice. (Although I've been wrong before). But maybe one of the other woods? Any experience or thoughts on birch , maple or oak? Grandpa tried pipes made from fruit trees.. He ended up with Briar pipes..For practice though I suppose most any wood would work. I have a bunch of aged cherry bed posts at the old house. If I get a chance I'll cut it into pipe sized chunks. It's been in the weather for 6 months. |
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Post by instymp on Nov 9, 2020 18:48:33 GMT -5
Also, conifers are a bad idea. Sap like crazy. It burns, will taste horrible, and irritates. Even bad to burn in fireplaces. |
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Post by taiguy66 on Nov 10, 2020 19:45:16 GMT -5
So I've been thinking of some winter projects to do this coming season, and I've decided I'd like to try my hand at carving my own pipe or pipes. I have a lovely Forest all around me and thought"hey that's where I'll get my wood". The trees are primarily birch,maple and some oak. As well as conifers such as pine,fir and spruce. I'm guessing maybe the soft woods might not be the best choice. (Although I've been wrong before). But maybe one of the other woods? Any experience or thoughts on birch , maple or oak? When you complete your project would greatly appreciate seeing photos of your handy work! Sounds like an awesome project. Very exciting indeed! |
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Post by rocket on Nov 11, 2020 9:22:28 GMT -5
So I've been thinking of some winter projects to do this coming season, and I've decided I'd like to try my hand at carving my own pipe or pipes. I have a lovely Forest all around me and thought"hey that's where I'll get my wood". The trees are primarily birch,maple and some oak. As well as conifers such as pine,fir and spruce. I'm guessing maybe the soft woods might not be the best choice. (Although I've been wrong before). But maybe one of the other woods? Any experience or thoughts on birch , maple or oak? As for Maple look at a Hard Maple. Then look at Hickory. There is a chart that has the density of many woods, I don't remember where I saw it. Also Google alternative pipe woods. As for the Oak, Birch, throw them on the wood lathe and make some nice bowls, plates, cups or other spindle items. Have fun and make shavings. |
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Post by WolfePipes on Jul 18, 2021 19:27:54 GMT -5
Have any of you seen or smoked an Osage Orange pipe?
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 18, 2021 19:40:54 GMT -5
Have any of you seen or smoked an Osage Orange pipe? I've heard that it safe if it's boiled in oil first. Might need to check the Pipemakers forum for details. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jul 19, 2021 9:35:35 GMT -5
Have any of you seen or smoked an Osage Orange pipe? Yes, it’s a good wood for a pipe. My friend Jason Thompson had made a few outstanding examples. He doesn’t boil his in anything. I have a couple blocks I’m going to mess around with at some point. It’s a beautifully grained wood. |
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