View Full Version : First Bottle Stoppers . . .
Jeff Hamilton Jr.
08-21-2010, 6:08 PM
I purchased some bottle stopper and pen kits from Berea (through them and Woodcraft) a couple of years ago; with the press of real work, kids, wife and other daily life required's, I just now got around to turning my first bottle stopeprs.
Credit to Jesse Wetherhold for the wood and the design of the "top-hat" style, from which I flagrantly copied;)
Also to Ed Davidson "YoYo Spin" who has a great website, appears frequently on IAP and has helped me with his fantastic, free online tutorials.
All comments welcomed.
Thanks for looking.
James Roberts
08-21-2010, 6:24 PM
Nice looking pair of stoppers, they look better than my first ones. Are they cocobolo?
gary Zimmel
08-21-2010, 6:28 PM
Fine set of stoppers Jeff...
I got a bunch of cocobolo from Jesse last year. Am very happy with it.
Bill Bulloch
08-21-2010, 6:42 PM
Nice looking stoppers, great finish.
John Keeton
08-21-2010, 7:00 PM
Jeff, those are really sharp looking! I love the shape (even if one of them might not be "original";)), and the cocobolo is hard to beat for this application - beautifully finished.
Jeff Hamilton Jr.
08-21-2010, 8:28 PM
Thanks for all of the complimentary comments guys . . . it keeps we hobbyists in the game. :D
The wood is cocobolo and the finish mylands 3-part. First time I've used that finish and it is far deeper than I'd ever have imagined. My pictures don't do the real thing justice.
Not sure how it'll hold up . . . fine I guess if it's not fondled everyday :o
Christopher K. Hartley
08-21-2010, 9:19 PM
Jeff, good looking stoppers love your forms and finish.:)
Steve Schlumpf
08-21-2010, 10:54 PM
Nice work Jeff! Good forms and great looking wood!
Bernie Weishapl
08-21-2010, 11:03 PM
Jeff those are sharp looking stoppers. Nice form and finish.
David E Keller
08-21-2010, 11:28 PM
Nicely done. Gorgeous wood and a really, really nice looking finish.
Jess Wetherhold
08-22-2010, 1:45 PM
They look really nice Jeff. Shiny!
Jeff Hamilton Jr.
08-22-2010, 4:08 PM
Thank you all, yet again, for all of the nice comments.
jeff
Gary Herrmann
08-22-2010, 6:01 PM
Very nice job for firsts, Jeff. Cocobolo is very pretty. Makes me realize I need to get into the sticks I bought from Jess.
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