Bottle Stopper for Mom
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tb54
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Looks great! Never thought of countersinking
Hope to get my work to look that good soon
Hope to get my work to look that good soon
WriteON
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Beautiful finish. Nicely done. It shows!!
greenacres2
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Beautiful Tony!! My first several stoppers were Ruth Niles based on some reading. They seemed a bit expensive, but had an excellent reputation. Then, somebody threw a few plated stoppers in with a wood purchase--i really saw the difference in quality and the price difference suddenly didn't seem so big. Stainless and heavy. I really like her bottle openers as well, and they make a nice set.
I also recess almost all of mine, makes for a classy look. A 7/8" Forstner is perfect, and then there is an automatic starter location for the tap bit.
earl
I also recess almost all of mine, makes for a classy look. A 7/8" Forstner is perfect, and then there is an automatic starter location for the tap bit.
earl
Charlie_W
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That's a wonderful bottle stopper Tony!! I like your design and of course, your CA finish is impeccable .
What was the wood you used?
What was the wood you used?
Thank you all. I don't remember the name. It was like a open grain, burnt orange, medium brown color. Rockler had a bunch of assorted 8" x 2" X 2" wood blocks. I bought a bunch and cut them up for BS's. None were more than 4.99 a stick.
The only BS I gave my Mom was when I was late for curfew. Your gift is much more appropriate. Beautiful finish!
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CREID
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OH! Thank God! When you said BS I thought, well never mind what I thought.
Bob in SF
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Beautiful!
CREID
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I was only joshing ya. :biggrin:
MDWine
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Can't argue with that finish! That's beautiful!
monophoto
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Could you clarify - do you mean that you turn and finish in the gas station bathroom, or you are recycling used gas station bathroom shop towels for finishing?
Seriously - looks great!
mmayo
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That finish is liquid. It probably could not be any more glossy. Bravo!
Thank you all again. Nah...I didn't like the way the caption read, it was bothering me (I understand, not you). The mods were kind enough to change it per my request.
Regarding the paper towels. I use this thing to dispense them and whatever paper it is compatible with. I have foam, blue shop, Bounty...but I am too lazy.
https://www.amazon.com/Georgia-Paci...r=8-5&keywords=enmotion+paper+towel+dispenser
I don't remember paying more than $70 for it. Nor do I recommend using those paper towels.
I find it easier to get a very good finish with larger objects (like BSs). I don't know why.
As some IAP folks who have visited my shop learned, I mounted it too close to my lathes. The thing keeps dispensing paper...need to move it.
Regarding the paper towels. I use this thing to dispense them and whatever paper it is compatible with. I have foam, blue shop, Bounty...but I am too lazy.
https://www.amazon.com/Georgia-Paci...r=8-5&keywords=enmotion+paper+towel+dispenser
I don't remember paying more than $70 for it. Nor do I recommend using those paper towels.
I find it easier to get a very good finish with larger objects (like BSs). I don't know why.
As some IAP folks who have visited my shop learned, I mounted it too close to my lathes. The thing keeps dispensing paper...need to move it.
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