In these prototypes it is solid wood that has been hogged out from the ends. The leather wrapped sections are separate parts making it easier to hog out more material. Still they are pretty heavy. If these were produced I think we would have split it in half down the centerline so it could more easily CNC’d from both sides to remove as much weight at the top as possible. One of the prototypes is aluminum at the top and the other stainless steel and there is a noticeable weight difference there as well. Luckily the torch mechanism and fuel source do not weigh much
