Coconut Pipe Bowl? Is it Safe to Smoke?

[UncleRJ]

Greetings Fellow Pipe Puffers!

Like many of us here, in addition to Pipe Puffing, I like to collect.

I just saw an interesting pipe with a Coconut bowl.

Does anyone know if Coconut shells are safe to use when Smoking Tobacco long term?


Blessed Be ?


Unc

 

[anotherbob]

I don't think so. For the pipe. I think you'd be fine. The coconut shell seems a lot more prone to burning then briar. People make charcoal from coconut shells. I assume it would impart some flavor too that might not be too pleasant.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I can't imagine it would last long. Sounds like a novelty.

 

[Olkofri]

There's a member from Vietnam (@bienden) who I think once made a pipe out of coconut wood. Can't find the thread, though, so don't quote me.

 

[UncleRJ]

Mostly wondering if it would be toxic......?

 

[Olkofri]

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[Olkofri]

This is a more comprehensive list:

https://www.mountainwoodworker.com/articles/toxic_woods.pdf

Coconut's still not there. Funny that cherry is listed and a number of makers manufacture pipes out of cherrywood.

Of course, what these sites are concerned about is working with the wood and having contact, dermal or respiratory, with it or its dust/fines, and not about sticking a finished product in your mouth and/or inhaling the smoke from burning tobacco in it.

 

[Waning Embers]

There's a member from Vietnam (@bienden) who I think once made a pipe out of coconut wood. Can't find the thread, though, so don't quote me.

It appears he's no longer a member, but....

Coconut wood, have you ever known it before?
This is a popular wood in my country. I tried several pipes, this is a pipe I just made.

 

[Olkofri]

It appears he's no longer a member, but....

Don't care if it's toxic or not: my trypophobia would prevent me from ever owning one! ?

 

[Waning Embers]

Don't care if it's toxic or not: my trypophobia would prevent me from ever owning one! ?

You really don't want to watch American Horror Story Cult then.?

 

[UncleRJ]

Thanks for the help all!

I also asked the maker along with some other questions and I will share if and when I get a reply!

 

[Grangerous]

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