FAQ's: "What type of glue do you use?" I use Titebond Type II Dark Wood Glue. It's the same as the regular Type II, but dyed to dry a dark caramel color. I think this might be the best choice for exotic hardwoods since they tend to be darker than most domestics. "What type of finish do you use?" I use Salad Bowl Finish, which is not only non-toxic, but food-safe as well. In conjunction with that, I try to sand up to 600 grit whenever possible, which will give you a better finish. "What about using [some type of wood] as a bowl instead of Cherrywood or Briar?" I take my technical cues from the tobacco pipe industry, and Briar is king with Cherrywood being second. Aside from Cherrywood, I also use Gaboon Ebony occasionally, but that's it. I don't currently have personal experience with any other type of wood for bowls. Check out this link for acceptable alternative woods to use as bowls: pipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_Woods_Used_For_Pipe_making "How do you clean a wooden pipe?" With a pipe cleaner, of course! If you'd like to harvest resin, you can do that with paper clips and such so long as you're careful not to dig into the wood; that would give you splinters in your resin, and that's no fun. I *DO NOT* recommend digging around the bowl for resin as this might disturb the "char layer" (the burned interior of the bowl) which is essential to a prolonging the lifespan of your pipe. "Where do you get your wood?" I've been getting it from Woodcraft.com, but I think I'll go through www.bellforestproducts.com/ the next time I get wood. Bell Forrest seems to have better prices.
@@Th3Class1c that wouldn't be a terrible idea. Pine is a very soft wood so it wouldn't be durable enough. And pine resin is very flammable. I make shavings of pine to start my campfires. Not to mention pine is very often treated with chemicals. Horrible for the lungs.
@@stanervin6108 I've done that. I wouldn't reccomend by way of breathing in bone dust or the burning bond itselt since bone tends to be pretty brittle. Antler isn't a bad choice however for a stem but not the bowl.
Gary Harmon I just made a pipe out of elk antler now to just get it finished. So far it looks awesome for my first attempt at it, on a random spur of the moment "let's make something idea".
You Sir will never understand how much I tryley appreciate you breaking this down barney style. I'm stoned and this really made 100% chance and left me with no questions. This video left me the desire to buy you a case of beer but only if we drink it in my workshop.
+Trevor Williamson Thanks, and yeah, I'll post something. Although, the blank isn't rotten. That's a really big naturally occurring knot; it's usually the place on the tree where a branch starts growing. I love stuff like that. The pipe I'm going to make out of that blank is *hopefully* going to be sold to a tobacco shop. As such, it's got to be really, really good, and I'm not quite at that level yet. I might get to it this summer.
THANK YOU for this wonderful video. I have made a mini pill bottle pipe and a mini carb pipe so far. What I love is how you teach the basic concepts that make a good pipe, and then the few designs. There is so much room for creativity and improvising, but the sketch with dimensions was great to get me started.
I made a pipe a while back out of some oak i got from my backyard. Bowl used a spade bit, which wasn't ideal, and i "sealed" it with a blowtorch, haha... But i made do with what i could. Smoking it actually tastes really nice, and so since i enjoy a pipe over everything else, i figured I'd really put some thought into this one. Watching this as i go to get some more insight on how to construct something better than what i have!
I just finished carving the bowl section of a pipe. I used a dremel for all except the stem attachment part. Although I may have an issue because I have no idea what kind of wood it is. I just used a twisted, more dense part so it was harder. Hopefully it's not toxic. Some general grey, kind of smoother bark. White/blonde flesh. Seems to be at least carving well and no odd smells
Thanks Gary! Im a 13 year old pipe maker and your video really helped me a lot since I am new. Now I have practiced and gotten better thanks to your advice and now make them as gifts or to sell or use.
Right on, man! I’m glad I could help you out with something you like doing! What I love about wooden pipes is that they’re functional art that doesn’t shatter like glass if they get mishandled. I’d eventually like to make something mechanical out of wood. Future content, future content. But look, as an adult I have to say the following: please don’t smoke out of any of your pipes for another 5 years or so. 🚭 I’m sure you’ve seen my wrist tattoo and that’s serious business. The last cigarette I smoked is 5 years behind me and I’ll never have another if I can help it. I’ve in fact given up pipe tobacco as well. My doctor has actually diagnosed me with respiratory issues that are no doubt related to cigarettes. Breathing is good, cigarettes are bad. I don’t regret cigarettes, but that’s primarily because I was 19 when I started smoking and it was a conscious decision that no one pressured me into. In fact, the guy I got my first cigarette from begged me not to do it. I’d ask the same of you. Please don’t smoke. 🚭
@@GarysWares I'm glad you're speaking up and helping. I actually have only had a smoke from them about 2 or 3 times, as I enjoy making them and engraving them more than using them. And when I do use them its just green tea. It tastes fine and is good for testing. Thanks!
Thanks for making this video. I'm going to attempt making my first tobacco pipe as a gift for a friend soon and will be referencing this video often as I work on my project.
That tool or bit is call a ball-nose counter bore or (c’bore) and the thing on the end that follows your first hole is called a Pilot and the pre hole is (you guessed it) a pilot hole. That is called an out pouring of useless information that I have acquired during my 30plus years as a Tool and Die maker. One last thing you have a awesome channel. Good thing you were not around during my HIGH school years or not! I could have made some good cash selling them to my classmates. Anyways keep the videos coming
I have Ben making pipes for 12 years, been very fortunate to have gained guidance from Shultie, Tinsky, West, Marshbanks, and emails with Renee Barbie. You have a solid foundational video, looking forward to your continued success. Ps: Oak is a NO! Release toxins
Appreciate the info on alternative woods. We have a farm where all the white oak and iron oak is getting harvested to make way for black walnut. Plenty of stumps to get material from for a while.
Thanks for the explanation, I was ready to make my own pipe. Thanks God I saw your video! I didn't know anything about shapes, woods, types of pipes, and tools. Thanks good man.
I've been interested in starting a woodworking shop and business, and pipes were one of the things I wanted to do. This is a great video for information. Its very useful and very much appreciated
Quick question on grain direction, I’m new to the craft and am not sure how to align the chamber with the in grain. Do want the bowel to go down through the grain, like drilling through a flat stack of paper, or do you want the bowel between the grain, like fitting it between a books on a book shelf?
cool wood pipe demo .im doing boro glass pipes and other glass art 20+yrs now. just made a few fuji cherry wood bowls. nice tiny gandalf hash pipes lol i seen that green in your drawing
Is pear wood ok to make a pipe?I have some ornamental pear wood which the tree does not have pears but is mostly a lawn tree with nice blooms..Please let me know. Thanks
Hey man I loved this video! I’ve been smoking for about 4 years now and you still taught me some stuff I didn’t know about pipes; I’m gonna try to make one!
Here's a question. I'm wanting to build a flat-bottomed 'wizard style' pipe with a long stem. How do I go about figuring out what size and angle to make the stem so that I can put it down and have it self-balance? Another alternative is a small hinged metal insert on the underside of the base that could fold out towards the stem to help it balance, but I'm unsure how I could properly secure that to the wood without using glue or screws. My best guess thus far is maybe small metal 'biscuit' tabs to hold it in.
I liked the video. Have a large pile of scrappy, gnarly, birdseye ribboned cherry chunks (from splitting a tree for firewood) for future craft projects like this pipe. Gonna have fun with this.
Nvm, just found a website for it: www.bendigosawsharpening.com.au/category/138-cove-bits Now, what size do you recommend for those bits or what is the standard size for standard pipes?
Gary, I don't smoke at all but love artisan work. you do a very nice job, especially highlighting the basics. It has inspired me to try my hand at it. have you made an vids of regular sized tobacco pipes? keep up the good work....
It's a box core edge trim router bit, for routing concave decorative edges on stuff. The stem is just a guide. I think you'll find the hole it makes is wider than it is deep - by half the width of the stem. So there.
I would like to start making tobacco pipes and I’ve been making knives for some time. For wooden knife handles we normally use wood with resin drawn through it (which hardens the wood and makes it so it won’t change shape during temperature change). I’m just wondering would it be a bad idea to use the same wood with the resin pulled through it?
Thanks for your question! Without knowing much about resin, I’d say yes, that would be unadvisable. I’m not sure how resin reacts at high heat, but I’d wager it probably gives off toxic fumes. But the good thing is that, with proper wood selection, that’s not something you’d need to worry about anyway. Briar can be pricey @ $20/blank, but there are cheaper alternative woods that will do the trick.
Yes just make sure you do your research so that you don't smoke out of anything potentially poisonous you don't even need a metal piece honestly but a burnt pipe tastes like shit so it's a good idea to use one
@@williamspetter2823 Thank you for the quick response! I work in a wood shop and have access to some amazing woods so I was thinking of using purple heart or ebony. I have to avoid rosewood at all costs since I'm extremely allergic to it.
How do you deal with resin build up in these pipes? From my understanding you can't soak them to loosen things up since they are made of wood. Do you just re drill the airway? Or do you just make a new pipe XD
Hi I start making Briar pipes about 3 years ago for myself and after polishing and waxing it turns shiny it looks awesome but after smoking it once or twice it turns to matte finish do you know what should I do to keep it shiny like the pipes you purchase it from shop I use Carnauba wax do I need to use other kind of wax or finish?
I made a pipe while I was deployed and the way that I made the bowl was to take an old spade bit and ground it to the shape I wanted and sharpened it. Worked perfect
Eve explains the need and importance of selecting a appropriate wood for the bowl. Is there any good way that you know of to identify these Woods without specifically purchasing them. Suppose someone had a way of acquiring pieces of nice hardwood but they're unlabeled. What would you recommend? Aside from don't do that LOL
great video man! I am a beginner having done just two pipes and doing my first chillum,but watching your video a doubt came to my mind.is it stupid to make the piece that keeps the material from falling a bit concave? I never saw one like that and I would try to make it like that.
Can you coat a pipe that's made of say cedar so it won't be toxic to smoke out of? Reason I'm asking is because I already had a cedar pipe carved before I knew you shouldn't smoke out of it
Just made my 1st pipe from cherry. Came to this video to find out how or if you finish it with oil. I almost went and bought one but remembered I have a wood shop and ton of scrap cherry! Haha great vaccum test!
Maybe you mentioned in the video and I missed it... how do you clear all the dust and debris out of the airpath so you don't suck up wood particles with the smoke?
@@IluvinortheIneffable I’ve seen a dude blow off dust using a air compressor and then wipe it down with a tack cloth. The air compressor did essentially nothing for removing the loose debris. 🤷🏻♂️
I wanna make a long stem pipe and have been doing the research on youtube when I ran into your tutorial. I have to say, nice job. Not only did you provide awesome information but you did it in a manner that was entertaining to watch. ALL the other videos have some stuffy dude that bored the hell out of me. I'm now a Gary fan and can't wait to binge watch the rest of your videos. Keep up the good work.
+Greg Betts Well thanks a lot! Yeah, I mainly made this video because there wasn't much out there that I found very helpful. I'm glad you like my vids; I always love it when I find a channel like that.
can u make functional pipes out of sticks like oak wood sticks? ive made two none functional bc i didnt make the holes for the airflow but i did carve the bowls and stems? any thoughts edit: your so lucky you have all these machinery tools i carved the two pipes by hand with my pocket knife
Have you ever worked with grapewood, I carve knife handles but sometimes carve pipes and I love grapewood, it adds a robust little flavor when you are smoking
Hey, I used wooden glue to connect the two pieces of the pipe. Online I readed that the inhaling of wooden glue is toxic. Does anyone know or this counts by this pipe? Or is there no problem? Thx
Glue releases toxic fumes when exposed to too much heat, so you can’t use glue in the bowl. However, so long as the glue is far enough away from heat, it won’t have an effect.
It's not long term toxic, it only takes a hit to release toxins in your lungs and blood. It will cause severe damage to your liver and your brain. Be hella careful
The thingy is a pilot, that goes in the pilot hole to align the bit with the pilot hole like a brad tip on a brad bit. The pilot & pilot bit are used in metal, plastic & wood working for alignment. Good video.
When your drill bit or saw starts to burn the wood while it's cutting that usually means one of two, sometimes 3 things. either it's time to sharpen that bit or you need to change the machine's speed. (sometimes its because you picked up a bit that was meant for masonry or metal by mistake)
+Troy Anderson Using glue in the stem or on the face of the bowl blank (as I do) is not a problem since the glue is not exposed to heat. Using glue in the construction of the bowl or very near the bowl's air passage is totally unacceptable. Wood reacts in a very predictable way when exposed to heat; after a layer of char builds up (which happens after smoking the first couple bowls), the bowl hardens and becomes non-reactive. With glue in the bowl, it's a non-stop toxic disco. When I first started making pipes, I learned the hard way about unintentionally smoking glue. I wouldn't advise it. And this goes double for laminates! Don't use a laminated wood for a bowl! A laminate is layer after layer of wood and they're not held together with love. That's a whole lot of combusting chemical adhesive right there! So no plywood bowls! ...Because I did that, too. As before, I wouldn't advise it. I saw a pipe in my local tobacco pipe shop that looked like it was laminated, but closer inspection showed that it was actually a solid bowl that had a laminated outside (essentially a solid bowl inside a laminated bowl). This design worked because all the combustion and heat would be happening in and to the solid bowl, with the glue line of the laminate being far enough away not to cause problems. Tobacco pipes typically have removable stems made of acrylic or this synthetic rubbery stuff, thereby avoiding the toxic pitfalls of gluing altogether. Unless you can make these yourself, you'll have to order them. Gluing the stem to a tobacco bowl is usually not done, but so long as the pipe can be easily cleaned, it's not a functional or health problem. I wouldn't recommend making a glued stem much longer than about 6", since pipe cleaners don't usually come longer than that. You could always connect the bowl to the stem with a wooden mortise and tenon, but precision drilling would be required. Check www.Pipedia.org for more info.
FAQ's:
"What type of glue do you use?"
I use Titebond Type II Dark Wood Glue. It's the same as the regular Type II, but dyed to dry a dark caramel color. I think this might be the best choice for exotic hardwoods since they tend to be darker than most domestics.
"What type of finish do you use?"
I use Salad Bowl Finish, which is not only non-toxic, but food-safe as well. In conjunction with that, I try to sand up to 600 grit whenever possible, which will give you a better finish.
"What about using [some type of wood] as a bowl instead of Cherrywood or Briar?"
I take my technical cues from the tobacco pipe industry, and Briar is king with Cherrywood being second. Aside from Cherrywood, I also use Gaboon Ebony occasionally, but that's it. I don't currently have personal experience with any other type of wood for bowls. Check out this link for acceptable alternative woods to use as bowls: pipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_Woods_Used_For_Pipe_making
"How do you clean a wooden pipe?"
With a pipe cleaner, of course! If you'd like to harvest resin, you can do that with paper clips and such so long as you're careful not to dig into the wood; that would give you splinters in your resin, and that's no fun. I *DO NOT* recommend digging around the bowl for resin as this might disturb the "char layer" (the burned interior of the bowl) which is essential to a prolonging the lifespan of your pipe.
"Where do you get your wood?"
I've been getting it from Woodcraft.com, but I think I'll go through www.bellforestproducts.com/ the next time I get wood. Bell Forrest seems to have better prices.
Hey gary I have a very important question. Could you make a pipe out of a standard piece of 2x4?
pipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_Woods_Used_For_Pipe_making
What are your thoughts on bone as a bowl/stem material?
@@Th3Class1c that wouldn't be a terrible idea. Pine is a very soft wood so it wouldn't be durable enough. And pine resin is very flammable. I make shavings of pine to start my campfires. Not to mention pine is very often treated with chemicals. Horrible for the lungs.
@@stanervin6108 I've done that. I wouldn't reccomend by way of breathing in bone dust or the burning bond itselt since bone tends to be pretty brittle. Antler isn't a bad choice however for a stem but not the bowl.
something tells me these pipes aren't meant for tobacco use
Devin Petersen shhhhh, child.
Weed pipe base on the design :)
Yeah, I came to see pipe making, and I see bowl making.
Devin Petersen, shhhh...
Devin Petersen lol
I'm really impressed that you were able to make this video while stoned out of your gourd
I am man of many talents. /bow
Nice green tobacco that's my fave to hahahaba
Whacky tobaccy
@@janieblair3444 i see you have been around looking
That 'ol wacky tobacky
Well that tobacco must have gotten to your brain because it's spelled "too"
Way better than tabaco. Feels better and it's better for you
At first, I wondered why you would make a carb pipe for tobacco smoking.
Then I realized...
+NarlepoaxIII Word. Well spotted.
NarlepoaxIII around 4:50 notice the pill bottle....I do the same lol.
Gary Harmon I just made a pipe out of elk antler now to just get it finished. So far it looks awesome for my first attempt at it, on a random spur of the moment "let's make something idea".
Lol yup !!!
Perfectly legal tobacco, mate.
Love the fact i can come back and glance at the thumbnail and know what to do, best step by step guide, good work
You Sir will never understand how much I tryley appreciate you breaking this down barney style. I'm stoned and this really made 100% chance and left me with no questions. This video left me the desire to buy you a case of beer but only if we drink it in my workshop.
i love everything about this video
+GL HF 😀
You had me when the video started and you scolded the bad pipe makers. THAT'S WHAT I WANT TO HEAR, DAMMIT! I'm in.
This should have more views.
very well made, presentation and all.
props to you man!
+TheMaddGodd 😊Much thanks! I got some more vids in the works so keep an eye out.
Gary's Wares
great video I'm really curious on how your going to do that rotten cherry pipe please keep us post on that
+Trevor Williamson Thanks, and yeah, I'll post something. Although, the blank isn't rotten. That's a really big naturally occurring knot; it's usually the place on the tree where a branch starts growing. I love stuff like that.
The pipe I'm going to make out of that blank is *hopefully* going to be sold to a tobacco shop. As such, it's got to be really, really good, and I'm not quite at that level yet. I might get to it this summer.
+Gary Harmon how about a pipe made out of pine?
Im the 69th like lol
This was excellent instructional. Especially like how you showed the steps at 9:30
Thanks for sharing.
+OnceUponAPipe Thanks for the feedback. I'm just doing what I love!
THANK YOU for this wonderful video. I have made a mini pill bottle pipe and a mini carb pipe so far. What I love is how you teach the basic concepts that make a good pipe, and then the few designs. There is so much room for creativity and improvising, but the sketch with dimensions was great to get me started.
What size is a standard typical size for the corbox bit and also the bit to drill the stem?
Thank you for this! I started making pipes specifically for cannabis, it is a lot harder to find good videos that are not focused on tobacco.
I made a pipe a while back out of some oak i got from my backyard. Bowl used a spade bit, which wasn't ideal, and i "sealed" it with a blowtorch, haha... But i made do with what i could. Smoking it actually tastes really nice, and so since i enjoy a pipe over everything else, i figured I'd really put some thought into this one. Watching this as i go to get some more insight on how to construct something better than what i have!
I just finished carving the bowl section of a pipe. I used a dremel for all except the stem attachment part. Although I may have an issue because I have no idea what kind of wood it is. I just used a twisted, more dense part so it was harder. Hopefully it's not toxic. Some general grey, kind of smoother bark. White/blonde flesh. Seems to be at least carving well and no odd smells
If you can't get briar, most roots are fire resistant and chemical free. Using the list of woods you suggested. Zebra wood, ick.
Ah, it sounds like you found out the hard way like I did. Experience can be a cruel tutor. 🤕
Yes, I learned the hard way. Like your style bro!!!
I'm just getting into woodworking. This was very informative and to the point. Jam on man!
+LAIDBACKMANNER Awesome! Glad I could help!
Thanks Gary! Im a 13 year old pipe maker and your video really helped me a lot since I am new. Now I have practiced and gotten better thanks to your advice and now make them as gifts or to sell or use.
Right on, man! I’m glad I could help you out with something you like doing! What I love about wooden pipes is that they’re functional art that doesn’t shatter like glass if they get mishandled. I’d eventually like to make something mechanical out of wood. Future content, future content.
But look, as an adult I have to say the following: please don’t smoke out of any of your pipes for another 5 years or so. 🚭 I’m sure you’ve seen my wrist tattoo and that’s serious business. The last cigarette I smoked is 5 years behind me and I’ll never have another if I can help it. I’ve in fact given up pipe tobacco as well. My doctor has actually diagnosed me with respiratory issues that are no doubt related to cigarettes. Breathing is good, cigarettes are bad.
I don’t regret cigarettes, but that’s primarily because I was 19 when I started smoking and it was a conscious decision that no one pressured me into. In fact, the guy I got my first cigarette from begged me not to do it. I’d ask the same of you. Please don’t smoke. 🚭
@@GarysWares I'm glad you're speaking up and helping. I actually have only had a smoke from them about 2 or 3 times, as I enjoy making them and engraving them more than using them. And when I do use them its just green tea. It tastes fine and is good for testing. Thanks!
This was a highly enjoyable video.
Thanks for making this video. I'm going to attempt making my first tobacco pipe as a gift for a friend soon and will be referencing this video often as I work on my project.
What size Brad point bit did you use?
That tool or bit is call a ball-nose counter bore or (c’bore) and the thing on the end that follows your first hole is called a Pilot and the pre hole is (you guessed it) a pilot hole. That is called an out pouring of useless information that I have acquired during my 30plus years as a Tool and Die maker. One last thing you have a awesome channel. Good thing you were not around during my HIGH school years or not! I could have made some good cash selling them to my classmates. Anyways keep the videos coming
Brilliant ! Love the opening. Simple , fun and informative
I have Ben making pipes for 12 years, been very fortunate to have gained guidance from Shultie, Tinsky, West, Marshbanks, and emails with Renee Barbie.
You have a solid foundational video, looking forward to your continued success.
Ps: Oak is a NO! Release toxins
Finally a decent video on pipe making, thanks dude you're the best.
+Abdelilah Amraoui No problem! Thanks for watching!
We all need somone like this in our lives, very smart and knowledgeable with pipes and green tabacoo
Nice work bud. I Learned a few things on the carving process and what wood to use. Gonna go try making my own now.
I believe that is a cove router bit that is missing it's bearing. Very informative video! Thank you Gary!
There are some without bearing, like dremell's ones
Dylan's DIY Workshop I just came from your channel
Cove bit with a pilot
Appreciate the info on alternative woods. We have a farm where all the white oak and iron oak is getting harvested to make way for black walnut. Plenty of stumps to get material from for a while.
Thanks for the explanation, I was ready to make my own pipe. Thanks God I saw your video! I didn't know anything about shapes, woods, types of pipes, and tools. Thanks good man.
I've been interested in starting a woodworking shop and business, and pipes were one of the things I wanted to do. This is a great video for information. Its very useful and very much appreciated
"For the other pipes i made." lol This is a great video. Appreciate the info and the wisdom this man provides. Good job.
Quick question on grain direction, I’m new to the craft and am not sure how to align the chamber with the in grain. Do want the bowel to go down through the grain, like drilling through a flat stack of paper, or do you want the bowel between the grain, like fitting it between a books on a book shelf?
This is so wholesome, thank you for making this
cool wood pipe demo .im doing boro glass pipes and other glass art 20+yrs now. just made a few fuji cherry wood bowls. nice tiny gandalf hash pipes lol i seen that green in your drawing
Is pear wood ok to make a pipe?I have some ornamental pear wood which the tree does not have pears but is mostly a lawn tree with nice blooms..Please let me know. Thanks
Hello how do you square the blank wood? And what are some of those machines you use? I want to start making pipes.
Thanks you a million! Awesome video!!! You definitely drop tons of golden nuggets...
Hey man I loved this video! I’ve been smoking for about 4 years now and you still taught me some stuff I didn’t know about pipes; I’m gonna try to make one!
Here's a question. I'm wanting to build a flat-bottomed 'wizard style' pipe with a long stem. How do I go about figuring out what size and angle to make the stem so that I can put it down and have it self-balance? Another alternative is a small hinged metal insert on the underside of the base that could fold out towards the stem to help it balance, but I'm unsure how I could properly secure that to the wood without using glue or screws. My best guess thus far is maybe small metal 'biscuit' tabs to hold it in.
Is it possible to do this all with just a regular power drill?
Hi Gery old mate. What is a good and safe Australian wood to use for a pipe bowl and stem?
Great vídeo I just like to know how to finish, do you just sand of paint too
I liked the video. Have a large pile of scrappy, gnarly, birdseye ribboned cherry chunks (from splitting a tree for firewood) for future craft projects like this pipe. Gonna have fun with this.
Has anyone found an alternative for the router bit for drilling the bowls? It looks like dremel doesn’t make them anymore :/
First time seen it and the intro captivated me right away.
Great channel for a smoker like me. Thanks for showing me all this, wouldn't have known about wood selection and such before now.
That metal ''thing'' at 6:51 is a Pilot. I'm trying to find those bits online but just can't find them. Do you remember where you got them? Thanks :D
Nvm, just found a website for it: www.bendigosawsharpening.com.au/category/138-cove-bits
Now, what size do you recommend for those bits or what is the standard size for standard pipes?
Im a new carpenter and I am super exited to be able to try and make a pipe in my free time.
Cheers Man, a great video. I'd love to see the tobacco pipe finished. Good work. Easy and straight forward demeanour. Respect.
Its been a long time since ive seen a video that ive liked so much that i couldnt stop watching it. keep up the good work loved the video
+TTM Coy Well thanks for the compliment! I don't quite know what I'm doing, but I'll keep it up!
Gary, I don't smoke at all but love artisan work. you do a very nice job, especially highlighting the basics. It has inspired me to try my hand at it. have you made an vids of regular sized tobacco pipes? keep up the good work....
Woodworking,Green tobacco, and an Unknown Hinson shirt; this is my kind of content.
Can you use knick knick for a pipe..? I have a huge branch of it...
dude your videos are something special. keep it up please, I'd love to see more
+LegitBrucelee23 Well thanks! I've actually got another video I'll upload soon!
I'm making my first pipe and I'm using sapele and my stem would be maple. Are these ok to use?
can you have a pipe made out of peltogyne wood? thats the only wood i know thats that color. and if not any suggestions?
I'm 30 seconds in and like this dude already
This was such a fun, simple, straightforward video. Subscribed.
It's a box core edge trim router bit, for routing concave decorative edges on stuff. The stem is just a guide. I think you'll find the hole it makes is wider than it is deep - by half the width of the stem. So there.
I would like to start making tobacco pipes and I’ve been making knives for some time. For wooden knife handles we normally use wood with resin drawn through it (which hardens the wood and makes it so it won’t change shape during temperature change). I’m just wondering would it be a bad idea to use the same wood with the resin pulled through it?
Thanks for your question! Without knowing much about resin, I’d say yes, that would be unadvisable. I’m not sure how resin reacts at high heat, but I’d wager it probably gives off toxic fumes.
But the good thing is that, with proper wood selection, that’s not something you’d need to worry about anyway. Briar can be pricey @ $20/blank, but there are cheaper alternative woods that will do the trick.
Could you use any type of hardwood provided you use a metal bowl insert to protect the wood from the open flame?
Yes just make sure you do your research so that you don't smoke out of anything potentially poisonous you don't even need a metal piece honestly but a burnt pipe tastes like shit so it's a good idea to use one
@@williamspetter2823 Thank you for the quick response! I work in a wood shop and have access to some amazing woods so I was thinking of using purple heart or ebony. I have to avoid rosewood at all costs since I'm extremely allergic to it.
@@shiodorusohma no problem man! Good luck with your project 👍 that sounds awesome I wish I had access to good hardwood like that
so detailed, thank you
How do you deal with resin build up in these pipes? From my understanding you can't soak them to loosen things up since they are made of wood. Do you just re drill the airway? Or do you just make a new pipe XD
Can you point me to the bit style used for the bowl
What drill bit do you use for the bowl
What size blanks do you buy for your chamber pipes?
Hi I start making Briar pipes about 3 years ago for myself and after polishing and waxing it turns shiny it looks awesome but after smoking it once or twice it turns to matte finish do you know what should I do to keep it shiny like the pipes you purchase it from shop I use Carnauba wax do I need to use other kind of wax or finish?
I made a pipe while I was deployed and the way that I made the bowl was to take an old spade bit and ground it to the shape I wanted and sharpened it. Worked perfect
Eve explains the need and importance of selecting a appropriate wood for the bowl. Is there any good way that you know of to identify these Woods without specifically purchasing them. Suppose someone had a way of acquiring pieces of nice hardwood but they're unlabeled. What would you recommend? Aside from don't do that LOL
What about that dye in the glue? Have you ever tried purpleheart wood in a pipe? Thanks for sharing. Great info.!!
Is there a possible way to thread the wood so you can disassemble the pipe for easy cleaning
Tap and die set can work to thread the wood for you.
great video. would it be possible to get a list of woods you've used that are fine, and woods that are a definite no go
great video man! I am a beginner having done just two pipes and doing my first chillum,but watching your video a doubt came to my mind.is it stupid to make the piece that keeps the material from falling a bit concave? I never saw one like that and I would try to make it like that.
Thank you Gary this video has helped me alot for guidance to what I would like to do
Can you coat a pipe that's made of say cedar so it won't be toxic to smoke out of? Reason I'm asking is because I already had a cedar pipe carved before I knew you shouldn't smoke out of it
The best video I've seen. Great work.
I don't have a "laser" sight on my drill... But it came with "laser focus". Lol, been smoking watching your vid. It's awesome
Just made my 1st pipe from cherry. Came to this video to find out how or if you finish it with oil. I almost went and bought one but remembered I have a wood shop and ton of scrap cherry! Haha great vaccum test!
Made one with a machete, a nail, a hammer and a saw
Cool
Did you use a torch lighter on that briar pipe? That would explain the hole..
Awesome video,thank you. Can you use Teak wood for a pipe?
What type is stain do you use?
Maybe you mentioned in the video and I missed it... how do you clear all the dust and debris out of the airpath so you don't suck up wood particles with the smoke?
Blow it out. You could use a pipe cleaner to scrub it out
@@IluvinortheIneffable I’ve seen a dude blow off dust using a air compressor and then wipe it down with a tack cloth. The air compressor did essentially nothing for removing the loose debris. 🤷🏻♂️
@@mattd313 your could try a specialized file or a hot piece of wire.
How would a pipe put of scandinavian birch work out? I have a limited selections of trees where i come from...
Do you use bees wax on the pipes after sanding?
Is purple heart okay to make a pipe with?
I wanna make a long stem pipe and have been doing the research on youtube when I ran into your tutorial. I have to say, nice job. Not only did you provide awesome information but you did it in a manner that was entertaining to watch. ALL the other videos have some stuffy dude that bored the hell out of me. I'm now a Gary fan and can't wait to binge watch the rest of your videos. Keep up the good work.
+Greg Betts Well thanks a lot! Yeah, I mainly made this video because there wasn't much out there that I found very helpful. I'm glad you like my vids; I always love it when I find a channel like that.
Are you able to use teak?
can u make functional pipes out of sticks like oak wood sticks? ive made two none functional bc i didnt make the holes for the airflow but i did carve the bowls and stems? any thoughts
edit: your so lucky you have all these machinery tools i carved the two pipes by hand with my pocket knife
Have you ever worked with grapewood, I carve knife handles but sometimes carve pipes and I love grapewood, it adds a robust little flavor when you are smoking
Hey, I used wooden glue to connect the two pieces of the pipe. Online I readed that the inhaling of wooden glue is toxic. Does anyone know or this counts by this pipe? Or is there no problem?
Thx
Glue releases toxic fumes when exposed to too much heat, so you can’t use glue in the bowl. However, so long as the glue is far enough away from heat, it won’t have an effect.
It's not long term toxic, it only takes a hit to release toxins in your lungs and blood. It will cause severe damage to your liver and your brain. Be hella careful
What if you use natural glue like pitch, and then only around the stem, and then wrap the bowl in some hemp like material? Would that not work?
Just give it a good tight fit
The thingy is a pilot, that goes in the pilot hole to align the bit with the pilot hole like a brad tip on a brad bit. The pilot & pilot bit are used in metal, plastic & wood working for alignment. Good video.
What do you use for finnishing the pipes? Is a kinda of wax or sealer or maybe just some tipe of oíl?
Check the FAQs, my dude. 🙂
When your drill bit or saw starts to burn the wood while it's cutting that usually means one of two, sometimes 3 things. either it's time to sharpen that bit or you need to change the machine's speed. (sometimes its because you picked up a bit that was meant for masonry or metal by mistake)
I would really like to know what that drill bit he’s using is.
I want one! So how to order? Is Mahogany wood good?
is the glue poison for smoking? I have seen some post on other site that say not to use and others say it okay, what your thought
+Troy Anderson Using glue in the stem or on the face of the bowl blank (as I do) is not a problem since the glue is not exposed to heat. Using glue in the construction of the bowl or very near the bowl's air passage is totally unacceptable.
Wood reacts in a very predictable way when exposed to heat; after a layer of char builds up (which happens after smoking the first couple bowls), the bowl hardens and becomes non-reactive. With glue in the bowl, it's a non-stop toxic disco. When I first started making pipes, I learned the hard way about unintentionally smoking glue. I wouldn't advise it.
And this goes double for laminates! Don't use a laminated wood for a bowl! A laminate is layer after layer of wood and they're not held together with love. That's a whole lot of combusting chemical adhesive right there! So no plywood bowls! ...Because I did that, too. As before, I wouldn't advise it.
I saw a pipe in my local tobacco pipe shop that looked like it was laminated, but closer inspection showed that it was actually a solid bowl that had a laminated outside (essentially a solid bowl inside a laminated bowl). This design worked because all the combustion and heat would be happening in and to the solid bowl, with the glue line of the laminate being far enough away not to cause problems.
Tobacco pipes typically have removable stems made of acrylic or this synthetic rubbery stuff, thereby avoiding the toxic pitfalls of gluing altogether. Unless you can make these yourself, you'll have to order them. Gluing the stem to a tobacco bowl is usually not done, but so long as the pipe can be easily cleaned, it's not a functional or health problem. I wouldn't recommend making a glued stem much longer than about 6", since pipe cleaners don't usually come longer than that.
You could always connect the bowl to the stem with a wooden mortise and tenon, but precision drilling would be required. Check www.Pipedia.org for more info.