Fancy corks

[keithbyrd]

My son went to Italy and visited a couple of historic wineries and can back with some corks and is wanting me to make some pens out of the corks. So, looking for any tips/techniques to work with cork - Appreciate any help!

 

[Alan Morrison]

Flap disc would be my go to ( if it is like a wine bottle cork )

 

[JohnU]

I've made a few and sanded them down on the lathe with 150 grit more than turning with tools. The corks I had weren't long enough so I stacked them on the tube. I used 5 min epoxy and it was hard to see the seam. Also, they get a little dark or dirty looking with use from being handled but still a cool pen.

 

[Woodchipper]

Use sandpaper. Turning tools will catch and ruin the cork. Built custom fishing rods for seven years.

 

[keithbyrd]

I've made a few and sanded them down on the lathe with 150 grit more than turning with tools. The corks I had weren't long enough so I stacked them on the tube. I used 5 min epoxy and it was hard to see the seam. Also, they get a little dark or dirty looking with use from being handled but still a cool pen.

Thanks John - what do you think about sealing the cork with CA?

 

[keithbyrd]

Use sandpaper. Turning tools will catch and ruin the cork. Built custom fishing rods for seven years.

Thank you - sandpaper is the plan! Did you seal the cork in any way after making the rods?

 

[JohnU]

CA would have been the solution but the wife wanted to feel the cork so I left it natural.

 

[Woodchipper]

There is a specific cork sealer available at www.mudhole.com. Designed for heavy use and waterproof.

 

[Woodchipper]

Here is the link: https://mudhole.com/products/u-40-cork-seal-2-oz?_pos=1&_sid=88e704184&_ss=r