I've read some articles about pipe making. I'm not a talented craftsman but I may try to make one oneday.
This is what I learned about the wood (for pipes). Generally they're selected for these reasons,
- resistance to fire
- good absorbtion of water
- dense structure
The common briar pipes are made from the roots of Erica arborea. Because of their habitat their roots are very absorbent (for water) to supply the tree in the dry times.
I had an idea of making a pipe from an olive tree root. It's very fire resistant. If you put it on a strong fire it resist for a while. Very dense structured. Like the briar, olive tree is always greedy for water because of this it's very absorptive.
So, what dou you think, did I miss anything ?
This is what I learned about the wood (for pipes). Generally they're selected for these reasons,
- resistance to fire
- good absorbtion of water
- dense structure
The common briar pipes are made from the roots of Erica arborea. Because of their habitat their roots are very absorbent (for water) to supply the tree in the dry times.
I had an idea of making a pipe from an olive tree root. It's very fire resistant. If you put it on a strong fire it resist for a while. Very dense structured. Like the briar, olive tree is always greedy for water because of this it's very absorptive.
So, what dou you think, did I miss anything ?