Toxic woods . . .

[rsylver]

Ok I am starting a new project and I need alittle assistance from more knowledgable people. I want to carve a pipe out of wood. I have my design and tools and everything else I need, except for the wood. That is where everyone else comes in. After I finish the pipe I would like to use it from time to time. Relaxing on the porch. So I need some advice on a hardwood that looks great and is non toxic when heated or burnt. If anyone has any ideas or opinions please I urge you to respond i can use all the help I can get. I don't have a thorough knowledge of wood characteristics.

[ASLNROX]

Ryan,

An intriguing question. I never thought about the question. Someone around here will be able to answer, and if not, I will ask a couple I know, they are both award winning carvers.

Blessings,
--Mark

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[woodbooger]

I'll bite " Whatcha 'mokin'?"

I would stick to fruit trees. Cherry, apple, etc.. As a matter of fact if you find a branch with the right shape to it it might help.

[rsylver]

HAHAHAHAHAHA! I was wondering how many replies I would get before someone asked that questions. Just so everyone knows it will be pipe tobacco no special tobacco or other herbs.

[rhull]

I don't have a clue, but I googled this link:

http://www.naspc.org/otherwood.html

I'd encourage smoking soap bubbles instead; tobacco smoke ain't good for a person.

[ImNo_1]

[link:www.annonces.de/Shop/cgi-bin/his-webshop.cgi?f=GRUPPE&c=Workshop&t=temsearch_Artike la&start=1&dif=10|Here] is a pipe carving kit.

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[Livens]

I did a quick search and found most pipes where made of Briar wood, and a few from Mango wood. Both of these are pretty rare but a search on google can find some. Also search ebay for "Briar". THere are many auctions for chuncks of Briar just for carving pipes out of them.

However I seriously doubt that more common cherry or maple could be any worse for ya than the tobacco already is. Your biggest problem might be the wood burning though eventually. But seriously be carefull, Im no expert. There may well be a reason why most pipes are made from Briar.

[Nifty]

Hey Ryan,

A friend of mine has a pipe made of paduak. He's used it for many years and isn't dead yet.

Ernie

Death and Taxes - Avoiding the inevitable

[rhull]

>Hey Ryan,
>
>A friend of mine has a pipe made of paduak. He's used it for
>many years and isn't dead yet.

:)

"I'm not dead yet. I feel happy! I feel happy!" <thud>

[maxwell_smart007]

Well, this topic's been dry for a while, but I can't believe no one bit on the Monty Python reference! That was gold, Jerry, gold!

"I think I'll go for a walk. Oh who do you think you're fooling, you'll be stone dead in a moment!"

Or my favourite:
"He's pining for the Fjords"