Chianti Bong Build

Medium Pimpin' · Apr 30, 2013

I'm not sure if this is the place for this, but i'm posting it up.
I received a large bottle of Chianti wine from a relative.
This bottle of wine is old, wasn't going to drink what was in it.
The cork was so dry rotted, it took quite awhile to remove it.

I managed to drain her and rinse her with a bleach solution to kill the wine smell.
i used a dremel and a diamond wheel (with plenty of water)on it to cut off the top foot or so of the bottle to make for easy reaching to spark.

(sorry about the sideways pic)

after the cut

i sanded the rough edge w/ dremel bits.
started out w/ 60 grit, to 120, then finished her off w/ 220 grit sand block.
then i proceeded to hit it with a wire wheel and polished her up.

unfortunately i don't have the downstem just yet, it is on order.
so any update will most likely be this weekend or later, depending on delivery of parts.
the downstem will be 14mm ready, w/ a rubber grommet for the glass.

any ?'s, feel free to ask.
i have never done this before FYI, kinda winging it after some online tutorials.

imnotcrazy · Apr 30, 2013

Pimpin'........ That's PIMPIN!!!!!!

^5

vintner · Apr 30, 2013

Very cool Bro :good:

I like the detail in the neck. Lookin forward to seein it PIMPED out! :rasta:

intotheunknown · Apr 30, 2013

so do you plan to attempt to drill through the glass? melt a hole?
or are you going to rig it all into the top?

PrimeTimeNugs · Apr 30, 2013

Nice Project! If i may lend a suggestion, I work at a commercial glass shop and drill holes in plate glass alot, If your going to drill it, the best way would be to get this bit or one like it, in the size u need.

http://www.toolup.com/dewalt_dw5578...scplp1074197&gclid=CL--sdTr8bYCFQ9dQgodFRgArQ
run it on a drill press and spray it with alot of water.

if your going to drill it by hand i think this bit would be your next best bet.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/BOSCH-Glass-and-Tile-Bit-3AED8?Pid=search

again as you know, the more water the better to keep everything cool.

good luck !

milo_xxx · Apr 30, 2013

pullin up a seat :lurk:

Medium Pimpin' · May 1, 2013

imnotcrazy
It's not done yet, but getting there! (aslong as i don't break it)

vintner
Good to see you brother and thanks for swinging thru.
I'm digging the design too.

intotheunknown
i have a diamond hole saw for the cut, just not sure what size i need to fit the grommet until it arrives. Stay tuned!

PrimeTimeNugs
Thanks for the pointers.
I was reading up on those little carbide spade bits.
More people than not said it would just break the bottles.
Alot of folks drill out wine bottles to shove xmas lights in there, that's where i got alot of reading from to attempt this build.
i will be using a cordless drill tho to do this, no press here or available.
I will craft a cradle out of wood to hold her as i do the deed.

milo xx
Thanks man, you know you're always welcome in my threads

milo_xxx · May 1, 2013

I am here to learn!! :tiphat:

I have built dozens of bongs... always wanted to make one out of an awesome bottle though. used to have a collection for such....

but never had the skill to attempt it... did not want to fuckitup!

accessndx · May 1, 2013

So cool I had to turn on the heat in my house bro!!!

Medium Pimpin' · May 3, 2013

milo xxx
accessdnx
thanks for swinging thru fellas!!
got some more parts today and almost have this thing finished.

Pics
tools of the trade for drilling.
1/2" lenox diamond hole saw
spray bottle

after a few practice holes on other bottles, i was confident enough.
i learned that high speed works better than low speed.

grommet in, but the hole needs to be a little bigger to fit the slide.

rotozip w/ grinder bit, then the sander barrel.

like a glove!

cont with etching...

Medium Pimpin' · May 3, 2013

etching cream

stencils on and taped to avoid unwanted damage

brushed on

close up on etching

printed out a weed leaf, will trace and cut out into contact paper and try that for a little more artsy finish.
i will look into painting the etch making it easier to see on the green glass.

updates to follow w/ the final product.

Thx for looking!!

imnotcrazy · May 3, 2013

Came out AWESOME broski

Nice tribute, in your own special way. It'll be a nice reminder of the love you guys have (it's not gone just because she is, believe that)

How could it not hit perfect?

CalcioErba2004 · May 3, 2013

I woulda still drank it...wine like that is priceless.

With that said, nice bong! :respect:

Medium Pimpin' · May 3, 2013

imnotcrazy
forever in my mind, heart and now lungs!
CalcioErba2004
cork was dry rotted and there was some funky shit floating around in there.
reminded me of floaters in the res.
Thx!

pretty much done w/ her and finally smoked out of her.
lit up some haze in the Unger, naturally.

used some contact paper i found in the pantry.
it also make great shelf liner to keep your cabinets clean (you're welcome)

the pic i had had all the serrations on the leaves, but i wasn't trying to do all that.
moneyshot!

few minutes later.

i know it ain't perfect, but i did it myself.
anybody that knows me could tell you i'm not artistic in any way, shape or form.
i took crafts is high school a few years, but that's because those classes were loaded with ladies.
but other than that, i got nothing.
i had fun attempting and completing my mission objective.

rasputin · May 3, 2013

Very cool, Pimpin. DIY FTW.

imnotcrazy · May 3, 2013

Just a thought: you might be able to more easily add serrations free hand with a small brush now that you have the main design on there

Either way it is an really nice D.I.Y. piece, probably the nicest I've ever seen :joint:

vintner · May 3, 2013

Great job Bro! Betcha she smokes like a champ :bongsmi:

Mr. Bongjangles · May 3, 2013

Sick unique tube, great job man!

PrimeTimeNugs · May 4, 2013

Awesome JOB!!!!! Came out TITS!!

Medium Pimpin' · May 5, 2013

rasputin
thanks alot, my first ever. did ok i think.

imnotcrazy
too much work to do the serrations.

vintner
smokes pretty good, could use more drag tho.

Mr. Bongjangles
tyvm!

PrimeTimeNugs
lol, my cousin used tits as an adjective all the time.
thx

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