How to Make a Wooden Smoking Bowl

Wood Smoking Bowl

Wooden smoking bowls are the preferred choice for any smoker. A finely crafted wooden smoking bowl can be an expensive item. Several tobacco enthusiasts pride themselves on their fantastic ability to craft a nice smoking bowl. These smoking bowls may take several hours if you want to include small details. If you are not extremely handy, a basic bowl can be created in less than an hour, which will save you time and money.

Things You'll Need

• 3/4-inch solid wood dowel 1 1/2-inch solid wood ball Sandpaper Drill Small hand saw Hammer Small chisel

Instructions

1. Cut the wood to size. You will want to cut the 3/4-inch dowel to 6 1/2-inches in length. Cut 1/4-inch off the top of the solid ball to create a flat surface.

2. Taper the dowel ends. In a circular motion, continually sand down the end 1/2-inches of the dowel until they have a nice circular shape, but not exactly a point.

3. Chisel out the wooden ball. Gently remove the interior of the ball until it is left with a 1/8-inch rim around the perimeter. Smooth away rough edges with sandpaper.

4. Drill a hole through the side of the ball. Use a 1/2-inch drill bit to gently drill a hole into the center of the bowl end.

5. Insert the dowel into the hole. Use your hand to push the dowel as far as you can into the ball. Gently tap it two to three times with a hammer to wedge it in more firmly.

6. Drill through the dowel to create the air path. Select a 1/8-inch drill bit, and drill from one end of the dowel down through to the opposite end.

7. Finish the bowl. Use sandpaper to gently smooth out any rough edges. Gently sand to shape the bowl to your desired appearance.

References

• How to Make a Wooden Pipe

Resources

• Pipe Making Kits