Need Hollow Wood Dowels, Possibly Bamboo If That Is All There Is...

[Ornery]

"...a woodburner does not work especially well on metal or PVC pipe."

Yeah, I could see the PVC melting, but galvenized or black pipe would be ideal. I picture this as a portable, freestanding woodburner for the backyard, right?

 

[db]

If it has to be wood, you need to either drill it out, or better yet have it done on a lathe if you need precision.
I really don't think you're going to find s/t like this already made up to your specs.
The size you're talking about would be some pretty big dowels. Might be cheaper to start out w/ a wooden closet pole.

 

[ShotgunSteven]

<< "...a woodburner does not work especially well on metal or PVC pipe."

Yeah, I could see the PVC melting, but galvenized or black pipe would be ideal. I picture this as a portable, freestanding woodburner for the backyard, right? >>



Actually, it is a little handheld model used for detail work.

 

[pepenero]

Apparently there is a great interest in helping some species of the bee population to survive & one method is to supply two species w/ egg nesting sites, sites that are always long hollow holes in wood or fallen reed.
The two species of bees are 'The Mason Bee' and 'The Ringcutter Bee'.
The bees take clippings from certain plants but it is said that that does not harm the plants.
I make my egg nests by drilling 6" deep 1/4" holes in soft pine.
But, admittedly, if I could find a hollow dowel or reed supplier I would use them instead.

 

[pepenero]

Apparently there is a great interest in helping some species of the bee population to survive & one method is to supply two species w/ egg nesting sites, sites that are always long hollow holes in wood or fallen reed.
The two species of bees are 'The Mason Bee' and 'The Ringcutter Bee'.
The bees take clippings from certain plants but it is said that that does not harm the plants.
I make my egg nests by drilling 6" deep 1/4" holes in soft pine.
But, admittedly, if I could find a hollow dowel or reed supplier I would use them instead.