removing elder pith

[Welsh Dragon]

I'm guessing elder would be easier to hollow out when its dry and would be especially difficult to do with green wood at this time of year?

 

[stovie]

Not quite the same but, American Plains Indian pipe stems were nearly always split first, then cleaned of pith before rebinding the two halves again...been meaning to do this but since i gave up the weed there seems little point...

I don't see the relevance of an ornamental pipe....

 

[stovie]

I'm guessing elder would be easier to hollow out when its dry and would be especially difficult to do with green wood at this time of year?

Elder pith is easy to remove green or dry....you can scrape it with your fingernail (if you have any, that is)

 

[fred gordon]

Thanks Rich for the info on the Pan Pipes. I like the suggestion of a Tutorial. Can we tempt you? :You_Rock_
Regards
Fred