If you have something to smoke but no soda cans, you are in luck.It is possible with the help of MacGyvering.It's easy to make a basic water pipe.See Step 1 for more information.
Step 1: There is a pull-tab aluminum can.
A 12 ounce soda can works well, as well as a larger can.Make sure all the beer and soda is out of the can.Proceed with the process if it is not dry.
Step 2: You can get a sharp object.
There are holes to be made in the can's side.A pencil or pen is a good hole-poker.Break the can's tab in half and use the sharp point to create a series of small holes.
Step 3: The can has a thumb-sized indention on it.
If you want to smoke out of the can, you should put your smokables on the other side.Press in a shallow rut with your thumb.
Step 4: There are small holes.
To poke a pattern of holes over the basin formed by the indention, use the needle, pin or other piercing implement.The more of them you make, the better.A pattern similar to a grate.
Step 5: There is a big hole on the side.
Pick location which feels most natural to cover with a finger or thumb as you smoke, then use a pen or pencil to pierce the can.
Step 6: The tab should be removed from the can.
The metal attaching the tab to the can weakens and breaks away.Don't accidentally drop the tab into the can.
Step 7: The pipe should be conditioned by heating the smoking area and the can.
The general idea is that this will kill the chemicals used to coat the can before you light up.You can remove the paint from the area.The belief is that this removes a large part of the potentially harmful material.If some is available, you can use the end of the hole-poker.
Step 8: There was smoke.
To smoke, place your tobacco or other smoking material on the indentation, hold your mouth to the can, and cover the cab with your thumb.When you're ready to inhale, fill the can with smoke and let it go.
Step 9: Understand the health risks.
Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases are thought to be linked to heating and inhaling aluminum.It is difficult to heat the aluminum to a high enough Vaporization point using a simple Bic lighter, but it is also inefficient and best to not mess with.There are no conclusive studies on whether aluminum causes Alzheimer's.It isn't clear if heating and sanding will remove enough of the plastic used in the paint and inner lining.Smoking may increase your risk of cancer.The basic principle of the soda-can pipe can be transferred to apples, potatoes, and other things that don't have harmful potential for side-effects.Don't smoke at your own risk.
Step 10: The necessary materials should be assembled.
If you want to make a water-pipe or bong-style pipe to smoke out of, you'll need: Two 12 oz cans Tape Can opener Scissors
Step 11: Take the ends off the cans.
After rinsing and drying two 12 ounce cans, you'll want to use the can opener to remove both ends of one can and the top end of the other can.To open a can of soup, use the can opener.One cylinder with both ends removed and one with no top will act as the base.
Step 12: Cut out the ends of the can with sharp edges.
If you want to avoid getting cut on the edge, cover it with tape.Your mouth will be on this end.
Step 13: There is a hole in the side of the can.
On the side of the can, poke a hole large enough to fit the stem of your smokables.Make sure you round out the hole.You can cover it with a lot of tape.
Step 14: Attach the mouth piece to make it fit.
Attach it with tape.It'll fit if you build up the tape layers.
Step 15: The cylinder should be taped on top of the base can.
The full chamber of the water pipe can be created by taping the cans together.
Step 16: Water should be added to the pipe.
If you fill it with enough water, the stem will be slightly submerged.
Step 17: There was smoke.
You can smoke through the top of the can if you fill it with whatever you want to smoke.When the chamber fills with smoke, it's a good idea to remove the mouthpiece.