bottle

Presuming the ideal diameter of a bottle stopper blank is +/-1.5 inches (38mm), what do you consider the best length?

I have the attached bottle stopper, got it in a bag of 10 assorted blanks. I'm not sure what it is, maybe stabilized wood? anyway there are some holes in it. I've used CA to finish pens as well as the Brown and White Hutt wax sticks (sorry can't remember their name). I'm worried about...

This was a new kit I wanted to try, just for the fun of it. Overall, very happy with it. To hit the high points, chrome kit from Woodcraft, Sugar Maple stock used, 2 layers of clear coat Krylon. :biggrin: Bring on the Guinness!

I'm looking for someone who'd be willing to cast a coffee bean bottle stopper blank. This would be used to turn a handle for an espresso tamper (used to press grounds down before brewing). See example below. It's kind of an unusual request, but I think it might be a unique gift for my wife who...