Wood question

[smokinpoke]

What causes the insides of pipes not to burn?

The reason I ask.

Recently we had a huge icestorm that left alot of damaged trees. I am thinking of taking a huge tree trunk and carving an ashtray.

Any thoughts on how to keep it from going up in flames?

 

[ssutton219]

A very hard wood with tight grain (keeps moisture from going into the pores and expanding when heated) and seal it well and it should work well...shouldn't catch on fire with a lil ash in it....




Shawn

 

[RHNewfie]

Make me one too!! j/k Great idea for a project!

 

[Tour De Cigar]

Make me one too!! j/k Great idea for a project!

yes this is sound like a neat project... good luck on it:ss

 

[smokinpoke]

Thanks guys

I think I am going to roam the neighborhood this weekend to find the perfect specimen.

 

[uncballzer]

Thanks guys

I think I am going to roam the neighborhood this weekend to find the perfect specimen.

Good luck! Post pics along the way if you can!

 

[str8edg]

Just don't forget to take pics of the whole process.

 

[smokinpoke]

I have a feeling that this is going to be a whole helluva alot of work. But Oh' well it will give me something to do.

 

[mhailey]

If its going to be from a tree trunk, you could line the bowl with hammered copper, and you could even use a plant stand as the base. That would just look sweet!! Good luck.

 

[str8edg]

I second the hammered copper idea... it would look great when it patinas, if you plan to keep it outdoors

 

[smokinpoke]

If its going to be from a tree trunk, you could line the bowl with hammered copper, and you could even use a plant stand as the base. That would just look sweet!! Good luck.

hmm interesting. I like the hammered copper idea.

 

[weak_link]

Please be sure to post up your photo journal of the whole process, from picking the wood to creation. I love threads like this. :tu

 

[jjirons69]

Poke, most of those felled trees are probably green. You need to cut a section of wood you want to use and let it season and dry a while (months). There will be shrinkage (he said shrinkage ) if you use green wood and cracks may develop. My :2. Others may chime in on it.

 

[smokinpoke]

Poke, most of those felled trees are probably green. You need to cut a section of wood you want to use and let it season and dry a while (months). There will be shrinkage (he said shrinkage ) if you use green wood and cracks may develop. My :2. Others may chime in on it.

Thanks. Should I let the wood season and dry indoors or out?

 

[jjirons69]

Thanks. Should I let the wood season and dry indoors or out?

Outdoors under a shelter is more natural. Indoors should be fine, also, if you so desire. Most workable woods are air dried or kiln dried to prevent the above-mentioned problems. May want to search some internet sites for help. I'm not a professional woodworker at all, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

 

[tchariya]

man...the puns in this thread are way to easy to make fun of......


it's cool what you want to do. I wonder if woodworking is still a class taught in highschool...like shop/auto/cooking etc etc.

 

[butterbeezy]

I'm not a professional woodworker at all, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

:r:r:r:r:r:r:r:r

 

[smokinpoke]

I'm not a professional woodworker at all, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

That's hilarious. Being in the hotel business and all.

 

[jjirons69]

Poke, here ya go:

http://www.woodworking.com/article.cfm?article=778

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Woodworking-2320/carving-green-wood.htm

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniquesArticle.aspx?id=5280

Looks like green wood is a good option for making bowls or ashtrays.

 

[Advil]

set it on fire. becuase then it can't catch on fire again!