Need some advice for turning projects.

[Jayman72]

Hey all,

I am looking to do some projects for Christmas gifts for some family members.

I would like to get the best quality kits for the following:

Ice Cream Scoop
Bottle Opener
Salt and Pepper Shakers

I am looking for high quality parts but having only really worked on pens I am at a loss.

Hopefully you all can point me to the "right stuff"

Thanks in advance.

Jay
Tampa, FL

 

[Sabaharr]

You might want to try some bottle stoppers and those come from Ruth Niles. They are all machined stainless, not plated, and will not corrode in a few years. Google Ruth Niles and her site will pop right up. Also if you decide to buy from her do yourself a favor and call in the order. You will be happy you did.

 

[Charlie_W]

Thumbs up on the Niles Stoppers!

Stainless steel ice cream scoops from Woodcraft.

Chrome bottle openers from Woodcraft.

Salt and pepper mills from Chef Specialties.

 

[PapaTim]

Take a look at CSUSA (Craft Supplies) for their Stainless Steel Ice Cream scoop kits. Also, if you want salt & pepper shakers (as opposed to mills), they have kits for those too.
For bottle opener kits, I'm happy with the chrome ones Woodturningz has.

 

[JimB]

Craft Supplies also has Stainless Steel bottle stoppers.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

Stoppers are good but a more limited market than ice cream or shakers as far as use / interest.

I've used all the scoop types and like them all well enough.

The only places I've seen the shaker inserts are csusa and rockler. They are easy to do. If you'd like any tips, let me know.

 

[D.Oliver]

You should take a look at some of the differnt turning kits from Chefwarekits. Their website is Chefwareklts.