Sandblast Or Rusticate A Cherry Wood Pipe ?

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WBill
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Sandblast Or Rusticate A Cherry Wood Pipe ?

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I don't think I have ever seen a sandblasted or rusticated cherry wood pipe. Is there a reason for this or just because no one has ever tried it ?

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I have never seen, nor heard of, it being done. I have seen some old rose wood pipes that were sandblasted but the result doesn't look like a sandblasted briar, although I believe that was what they were after.

The reason why a blast looks so good on briar is because of the very high density and tight grain pattern of the wood. Most other woods can't match briar in this respect. If you want to understand the density (and fire resistance) of briar then put a block into a fire and watch it "burn". It never really catches flame like other woods. Briar burn more akin to coal.
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