My First Stopper

[BigRob777]

My first bottle stopper, which is made from tulipwood. I turned this and a BOW Sierra over the holiday weekend. I need to figure out how to photograph better. The focus seems to be on one part, on the top view, but you get the gist of what it looks like.
Rob

 

[alamocdc]

That looks pretty cool, Rob! I like it![]

 

[BigRob777]

Billy,
Thanks, I think I'll do my next one shorter and with more contour. I would like to do a laminate, but my insert broke on my band saw today (cutting maple burl, the blade pulled a chunk right through it into the guard below and bent that into the blade. Arrrrggggghhhhh! Now I can't use my saw for a week. That's OK, as my back is out again anyway.
Rob

 

[JimGo]

Rob, the first pic looks awesome! Second one is out of focus, and I'd guess you were in too close for your macro setting.

I REALLY like the way you shaped it; it accentuates the grain pattern and gives it a really unique look; almost like an inlay.

 

[BigRob777]

Jim,
Thanks. I have liked tulipwood since I made my 2nd pen out of it. The rings on the top were almost an after thought. I want to taper the tops more. It was fun though. I only used BLO for a finish. I liked the satin look. I may put a thin coat of sanding sealer on it soon, to protect it.
Rob

 

[knottyharry]

Looks really go Rob,
Pat yourself on the back.
Harry

 

[jbyrd24]

Your stopper looks great Rob.[] Must be one of your blanks.

 

[BigRob777]

Harry,
Thanks, but I can't reach my back.[]

Bryan,
You're right. I have a quite a few turning squares to choose from, so I just picked one from the top. Thanks for the compliment.
Rob

 

[melogic]

Way to go Big Rob! Looks awesome. I'll have to take some pictures of my stoppers I've made. I keep selling them faster than I can make them. I have ordered 20 so far and only have about 6 or 7 left. I have been putting state quarters in the ends of some of mine and they have been going over really big. I have some now with the resin setting up but I will take pictures as soon as I can. Take care and hope your back gets better soon.