Oud Photos

[DubOudh]

I am interested...do you cut them up into smaller pieces or does the size depend the quality of wood been burned?

 

[Andrew Salkin]

I am interested...do you cut them up into smaller pieces or does the size depend the quality of wood been burned?

Get at @KodoKing !

 

[KodoKing]

Thanks @Andrew Salkin !

You and I have had this discussion many times - I use a 19x25mm mica plate for sizing reference on the below photos. Note that I’ve made my own heater and the heating element is the same size as these mica plates which is convenient.
I do like to split the woods I will be heating into small slivers to ensure even and consistent heat penetration into my material as well as even surface area for oil and resin to secrete and provide lovely scent.
Each heating session will last 30-60min depending on how attentive I am and will need to increase the heat slowly over time to squeeze all that the slivers have to offer.
It is important to note that this method I use with ultra high grade wood - it is a conservative approach to not waste the raw materials and to maximize enjoyment from smaller qtys.
This being said, I would always recommend splitting or cutting your wood to optimize heating for your personal preferences and equipment being used.

 

[Hosayn]

I am interested...do you cut them up into smaller pieces or does the size depend the quality of wood been burned?

Hey DubOudh!

I also recommend to you try Gen 3 heating method.

https://blog.agaraura.com/gen3-a-comprehensive-guide/

If you have ultra high quality wood then i recommend silvers of the wood or a very small piece of wood, like the ones which @KodoKing mentioned.


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[Hosayn]

Either use a cutter or get a Japanese kiridashi.


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[Taesik Yun]

Cutting fragrant woods into small Koh-do chips
figuring where to cut, carving out white parts, carefully processing it, the whole cutting process requires focus and patient.
I find this process to be a very enjoyable, meditative experience. I'm thinking about getting proper tools for cutting woods but this knife works pretty well.

 

[Rai Munir]

Sylheti Oud, Indonesian Sandal & Jasmine Sambac Blend
Blended the oils and took the pic before shaking and mixing them. No aging as wearing a fresh blend is a sort of layering.

 

[iori]

Just arrived =)

 

[TheOudDood]

Just arrived =) View attachment 14071

ohh how is it? I am hoping mine will deliver today or tomorrow!

 

[DubOudh]

ohh how is it? I am hoping mine will deliver today or tomorrow!

Ah.....the wonderful feeling of anticipating a delivery......bliss like Oudh, can be so pure...

 

[DubOudh]

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Cutting fragrant woods into small Koh-do chips
figuring where to cut, carving out white parts, carefully processing it, the whole cutting process requires focus and patient.
I find this process to be a very enjoyable, meditative experience. I'm thinking about getting proper tools for cutting woods but this knife works pretty well.

I am using a fixed blade Stanley knife.....it is the holding of the wood while I cut is my issue....I do treasure my fingers as much as my Oudh wood.....

 

[Taesik Yun]

I am using a fixed blade Stanley knife.....it is the holding of the wood while I cut is my issue....I do treasure my fingers as much as my Oudh wood.....

Then you are not addicted to oud enough. I treasure oud more than my fingers

 

[DubOudh]

Then you are not addicted to oud enough. I treasure oud more than my fingers

Now that was an enjoyable answer Taesik Yun

 

[Proust Madeleine]

Just arrived =) View attachment 14071

 

[Oudamberlove]

Dhl strikes again
Sumatran Double Super

 

[Taesik Yun]

@Oudamberlove
Wow, look and those shiny resins! impressive!

 

[iori]

Those beautiful wood

 

[iori]

Yawn

 

[Oudamberlove]

View attachment 14135 View attachment 14136 Yawn

Very nice

 

[Rai Munir]

Hindi Oud by Tajul Bakshi: