How can i make a pipe from wood?

Question

do i need to do anything to the wood. will it catch on fire while im using it. and what kind of knife do i need to whittel it down. i tried using a sharp pocket knife but it wasnt really working

Answer 1

Here you go

Answer 2

I use a band saw to rough-out the overall size, then I use a Dremel tool to bring it to shape.  Drill a 1/4" hole from the stem to the bowl and use a larger bit for the bowl.  (This is where you decide "party bowl" or "one hitter.")  Also, on the types of wood that works best, I've had great success with black walnut, osage, oak and then have even made some beautiful pipes out of exotic woods.  Get creative!!!  I've made 100's of them and my favorite is "my lady."  She's black walnut and the bowl is between her b***s and the li'l knot in the wood that is her belly button is also, when you turn her over, her booty!!  It rocks!  Best piece I've ever made and she's smoked a LOT and never burned up in front of me!  (She has gotten HOT though...but she IS my LADY!)  LOL..  Good luck!  Experiment, Create, Enjoy!  No rule is the rule!!