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Post by sully on Apr 21, 2021 12:03:59 GMT -5
First off, I'd like to thank you for allowing me into The Briarpatch and say hello! I'm new to pipes and have several questions but will begin with my reason for joing you all here.
Im a carpenter/woodworker and have begun making pipes by hand. I've done a few Church Wardens in black walnut, alder, oak and cherry. 18"-20" stems and doing my best to keep the stummel as thick as I can for a nice cool smoke. Learning this art is enjoyable and helps keep my hands and mind busy and out of my wife's hair but the questions are never ending...
Ffirst question, can I or should I use Tung oil on the pieces before I go to the wax? The color is very much desired and the wood benefits from it as well but I'm not sure if it's advised.
Thanks again!
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Post by fadingdaylight on Apr 21, 2021 12:14:10 GMT -5
Welcome from western Arkansas! I don't have the answer to your question, but I'm sure someone else will know it.
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Post by sully on Apr 21, 2021 12:29:06 GMT -5
Thanks so much for the welcome! I understand it's really more of a woodworking question than a smoker's but learning this craft is my goal. Many cheers!
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Post by pepesdad1 on Apr 21, 2021 12:54:27 GMT -5
Welcome from central north Florida...I would not use tung oil on your pipes...it is a good sealant for handles of knives and other things that you don't want water to affect...just plain carnuba wax over the stain is what I would suggest.
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Post by zver on Apr 21, 2021 14:16:39 GMT -5
Hello and welcome from Oil City, PA. I am sure you will have some good advice and tips from some of the pipe makers who follow this forum. Good luck!
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Post by terrapinflyer on Apr 21, 2021 17:00:42 GMT -5
Hello. There are folks here with answers, but I'm not one of them. But, welcome!
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Post by Gandalf on Apr 21, 2021 17:15:43 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch from central Illinois.
Personally, I'd like to know the answer to your question too.
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Post by mgtarheel on Apr 21, 2021 18:18:32 GMT -5
Welcome from "The Tarheel State"
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Post by jcurtis55 on Apr 21, 2021 18:26:18 GMT -5
Hello from central Indiana
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Post by taiguy66 on Apr 21, 2021 18:47:10 GMT -5
Welcome aboard. Sorry I can’t help you with your question but I’m sure someone on this forum can. Cheers.....
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Post by sperrytops on Apr 21, 2021 19:08:57 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern California.
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Post by Silver on Apr 21, 2021 19:40:02 GMT -5
Welcome from Michigan. Looking forward to reading posts from the other pipemakers in our group, too.
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Post by urbino on Apr 21, 2021 21:02:46 GMT -5
Welcome aboard!
I can't give you a real answer, but my understanding has always been that tung tree products are toxic.
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Post by papipeguy on Apr 21, 2021 22:09:09 GMT -5
Welcome aboard. I think pepesdad1's advice is solid. Most pipe makers prefer leather dyes to achieve their desired finishes. Check out the Reddit pipe restoration site for more tips. Some great work featured there.
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 22, 2021 6:14:06 GMT -5
Welcome to the patch. We've a few pipe makers and restorers here who can help you with any of your pipe-making needs.
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Post by Yohanan on Apr 22, 2021 12:22:01 GMT -5
Hello sully, and Welcome to the Forum!!!
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Post by thewingedsloth on Apr 22, 2021 14:31:41 GMT -5
Greetings!!
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Post by just ol ed on Apr 22, 2021 15:15:56 GMT -5
adding welcome/greets ffrom 50miles East of Buffalo, NY. the only one on this forum/chat close to it. Long timer with forums/chats starting in around '01. Prefer heavy latakia blends. Ask away, many of us much of more detail knowledge than me. A great group of folks for sure
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
80 since last Dec, still kickin' (no idea kickin' what)
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Post by kxg on Apr 22, 2021 16:50:13 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum! No answers from me but there is a lot of information out there. Enjoy your time here.
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Post by trailboss on Apr 22, 2021 17:13:22 GMT -5
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Post by CrustyCat on Apr 22, 2021 23:57:03 GMT -5
Hello and welcome from Nevada.
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Post by adui on Apr 23, 2021 0:33:30 GMT -5
Good evening and Welcome!!
I have been carving pipes for a hobby for a little while now, I am far from an expert and consider myself more of a novice. However, I know from those who've mentored me and a good bit of study that Tung oil isn't the preferred oil. Some use an oil type finish, I don't know what as I always assumed the oil could taint the taste of the pipe when heated. Most that I have interacted with just use Leather Dye, Fiebings being the most recommended. Then finish it with either just a wax buff (Carnauba is my preferred and I think most common), or a food safe sealant such as Shellac. For me, regardless of whether I use Shellac or not I always buff with wax.
Anyhow, welcome again from Arizona
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2021 2:49:39 GMT -5
Welcome, Sully!
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Post by sully on Apr 24, 2021 18:02:31 GMT -5
Wow! Thanks for all the welcome and advice everyone! The Tung oil I use is all 100% without spirits or other ingredients but I've decided to hold off and see what I can get from the wax.
The color and benefits to the wood are my main reason for asking. Thanks again everyone, many cheers!
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Post by thewingedsloth on May 7, 2021 11:08:08 GMT -5
greetings!
nice to have a craftsman on board!
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Post by RDPipes on May 9, 2021 19:35:10 GMT -5
I personally wouldn't use regular Tung oil, a better option would be polymerized tung oil in which the wax is removed and it drys much faster and multiple coats can be applied easier. That's if I was to choose to use Tung oil, I personally use Shellac which in the process I use is much easier and quicker with a superior shine.
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Post by RDPipes on May 9, 2021 19:45:16 GMT -5
Oh! And to put just wax on the pipe is fine if you don't mind the stain bleeding onto your hands after the pipe gets warm from smoking.
You need something to seal the stain in so that doesn't happen. Wax will work for awhile but, once it's worn off you can run in to problems that and lose any shine it once had and it'll soak up oils and grim from your hands leaving looking not so good IMHO. I know of no artisan that only waxes his pipes at least 99% use something to seal in the stain, from oils to shellac, etc.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2021 5:53:48 GMT -5
Welcome aboard!
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Post by adui on May 23, 2021 12:00:40 GMT -5
Oh! And to put just wax on the pipe is fine if you don't mind the stain bleeding onto your hands after the pipe gets warm from smoking. You need something to seal the stain in so that doesn't happen. Wax will work for awhile but, once it's worn off you can run in to problems that and lose any shine it once had and it'll soak up oils and grim from your hands leaving looking not so good IMHO. I know of no artisan that only waxes his pipes at least 99% use something to seal in the stain, from oils to shellac, etc. Well you know of me, but I dare say I have not reached the level of artisan yet. Thanks for the tip. |
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Post by Goldbrick on May 23, 2021 12:21:38 GMT -5
Welcome to the patch!
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