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While I'm waiting for supplies (bottoms) to arrive, I've been experimenting with some different woods and playing around with shapes.

I found a broken guitar string, and tried burning some lines into dowels. The maple dowel didn't turn all that well (surprising, because I thought maple was a good wood to turn)...The poplar dowel turned better than I would have thought, actually..

They're nothing fancy, but they're a start. Now that I'm practiced up, I'll be ready for the mesquite next! :smile:

Edit: In the first pic, in the middle, second row, behind the mahogany and poplar stopper, there's a bishop's mitre shape...anyone have a clue what type of wood that would be? It's got some really need variegation, but I don't know what wood it could be...
 

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Nicely done. They're fun, aren't they? I like them because you can do so many different designs & sizes.
 
Nice Andrew, I like making stoppers but Im not sure about the cork. I like the SS but I dont have any. Got to order more when funds are available.
 
maxwell_smart007 said:
Edit: In the first pic, in the middle, second row, behind the mahogany and poplar stopper, there's a bishop's mitre shape...anyone have a clue what type of wood that would be? It's got some really need variegation, but I don't know what wood it could be...
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Sort of looks like some Chakte Viga I had gotten a while back. It was amazing when finished.
 
Christmas presents or special occasion memory presents abound. I have tried several of the stopper bottoms, and only stainless works well for the long term.

Those combined with a bottle of flavored vinegar and a bottle of oil will look spectacular on someones summer table.
 
Hey Neil - the round one with no embellishments that has variegated colours...orange, black, yellow, etc...very pretty wood, and I'd like to find more of it!

And Chris (Kalai)...I've used all that wood I bought from you last time for the Christmas craft sale last year...once the wedding prep is done, I'll have to order some more from you for next Christmas' sale!

Andrew
 
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