DIY Bong

Discussion in 'Bongs, Dab Rigs, Bubblers, Water Pipes' started by whatanoob, Aug 30, 2013.

  1. #1 whatanoob, Aug 30, 2013
    I'm thinkin about making a classy looking bong out of an older style 1 gallon jar with the thumb hole towards the top and a polished copper stem. The copper stem will be in 3 sections, 2 in a slight bent angle and 1 bigger section on top, almost looking like a smokestack. Then I'm going to find a glass bowl to fit inside the copper tubes. 
     
    What are your thoughts? Yay or Nay? 

     
  2. #2 Impendingdawn, Aug 30, 2013
    I might be incorrect, and I'm sure someone will correct me if that's the case, but don't use copper. It can let off harmful fumes from what I've heard

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  3. #3 whatanoob, Aug 30, 2013
    I read about it as well but hear me out:
     
    I will have a glass bowl that will be holding the bud. Then I plan on painting the inside of the copper pipes with heat resistant paint. 
     
    My thinking is most copper pipes are used for water transportation throughout houses, hot & cold. So if they are safe for heated drinking water, with some modifications it can be a safe but effective smoking utensil? 
     
  4. #4 Stølas, Aug 30, 2013
    No.... do not put paint on the inside of a bong...

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  5. #5 whatanoob, Aug 30, 2013
    Not even a waterproof type? 
     
  6. #6 Impendingdawn, Aug 30, 2013
    I personally wouldn't. With all the work you're going through why not just get different piping?

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  7. #7 whatanoob, Aug 30, 2013
    Well these are the spare pipes and parts I have lying around the house. If I could make a sweet looking bong for free that would be awesome. Along with the fact I cannot smoke for 1-2 months after my tonsil surgery I have plenty of time to figure out a way to make this work. 
     
  8. #8 Old School Smoker, Aug 30, 2013
    Why don't you use a glass tube instead of a copper one?
     
  9. #9 bostonreefer, Aug 30, 2013
    I would never use copper or paint on a day even in my high school days heard you can get lock jaw from that shit and it always scared the fuck outta me.
    1-2 months.... um save up for a nice glass bong

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  10. #10 xdog, Aug 31, 2013
    Good, that means you have plenty of time to realize it's a bad idea and buy something safe. 
     
  11. #11 whatanoob, Aug 31, 2013
    I just wanted to make a home made bong that looked sick and nobody has ever seen before. If I can find glass that can fit inside the copper pipes that would be perfect. I'm going to stick with the copper pipes just because it can have a classy "old fashion" look, but I'll try and find a safer alternative to make a smoking utensil of it. 
     

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