Corn Cob Question

[eolverine]

I'm looking into making my own corn cob pipes, and I've read that you need to dry out the cob but I wasn't sure if you were supposed to remove the kernels of corn from the cob or if the dried kernels were part of the finished product. Does anyone know whether or not you should leave the kernels on the cob?

 

[Chasing Embers]

All of mine are kernel free, but I would imagine that unless you sealed the cob somehow, the dried kernels would fall out from being handled.

 

[waxmojo]

Leave them on. You can make popcorn.

 

[cobguy]

I'd like to see that popcorn video on youtube! :rofl:
Are you starting with already dried corn?
Typically, you'd want to use cobs that have been drying for a couple of years ... if possible.
Otherwise, remove the kernels and dehydrate your cut cob sections in the oven at 100 degrees

for several hours. Then, let them sit for a few weeks after that.
Good luck and post pics! ::

 

[jitterbugdude]

I've made plenty. Just take an old cob, cut it, drill it, smoke it. Unless you are running a business selling cobs there's really no need to age, bake etc. Once the corn kernals have dried on the cob it is dry enough to smoke. Just make sure to strip off the kernals. I think the reason MM dries their cobs so thoroughly is the fact that they add a wood plug to most of them. Without significant drying there would be as George Castanza would say... "significant shrinkage"

 

[cobguy]

Unless you are running a business selling cobs there's really no need to age, bake etc.

There IS a need and you stated so yourself ... twice. :wink:

take an old cob

Once the corn kernals have dried on the cob it is dry enough to smoke

 

[brass]

Actually, if you want to focus on making cob pipes, rather than preparing cobs to make corn cob pipes, the folks at Missouri Meerschaum may be willing to sell you a basket, ready to go. I know they did it for R.Santia, who makes custom cobs.

 

[phxrock]

Popped over to Aristocob the other day and saw a kit that had the parts to make your own.
John

 

[delro]

Really cool idea to start making your own cobs! I would love to give pipe making a go, or be taught the basics by someone who knows. Like an apprentice pipe carver :D

 

[mcitinner1]

Missouri M raises a special variety of corn themselves, for their pipes. Not sure about the reason, other than the larger cobs for the larger pipe models.

 

[phil67]

HERE is a good read.