My first bottle stopper

[G1Pens]

To celebrate my 100th pen, I decided to finally try one of the bottlestoppers I've for three months. Did't want to use any "good" wood, so I cut a piece of Poplar from a 2x2 that I had.

This is what I ended up with. It's on a chrome stopper that I had purchased. I have since learned that SS is the way to go and have some of those too, but I fugured I need to use the chromes and my first would probably just as good a place to use it as any.

Thanks for looking.

 

[Super Dave]

Looks good to me.

Dave

 

[nava1uni]

Very nice shape and finish.

 

[G1Pens]

Very nice shape and finish.

Finished with a sanding sealer and friction polish

 

[kludge77]

Nice.

So what do you think? Quite a bit more freedom than turning between bushing. Lots of room for creativity.

 

[BSea]

Nice.

So what do you think? Quite a bit more freedom than turning between bushing. Lots of room for creativity.

I agree. Other than blending with the metal stopper, there are no rules.

 

[rizaydog]

Great job with the stopper. Keep up the good work.

 

[holmqer]

Good job on your first turning venture outside of pens. Mixing things up is a lot of fun.

 

[David Keller]

Nicely done. What are you going to do to commemorate your 100th bottle stopper?

 

[ohiococonut]

Nice!
Sometimes I get bored turning pens and decide to turn bottle stoppers. Unfortunately I draw a blank stare sometimes until I start turning. Believe me you can make some pretty ugly bottle stoppers. I have a special place on my bench for these ugly ducklings, and trust me, they're not lonely :redface:

 

[Dave_M]

Very nice. I like the shape.

 

[kludge77]

Nice!
Sometimes I get bored turning pens and decide to turn bottle stoppers. Unfortunately I draw a blank stare sometimes until I start turning. Believe me you can make some pretty ugly bottle stoppers. I have a special place on my bench for these ugly ducklings, and trust me, they're not lonely :redface:

I turn mine into shop drawer pulls.

Helps me to know that even worthless turnings can be useful!