Toothpick Holders

[Bernie Weishapl]

Had a order come in Tuesday for 6 toothpick holders. Two were from a friend who's kids are KC football fans. Anyway One is dyed red the others are natural. I made 4 from maple and 2 from cedar. All finished with Target EM6000 water based lacquer. Need to make a 4 more for the floral/craft store and the art gallery.

[James Combs]

Bernie those are nice, something to add to my to-do list. If you don't mind me asking what are the little cups at the bottom made from, are they wood or something purchased for the purpose?

[Sid Matheny]

Those look real nice! I have made several of those and have made the cups deep enough so that if they are pulled out all the way the tooth picks stay in and don't go everywhere.

Sid

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks James and Sid. James they are made of the same wood. I used to hollow them out about 1/2" deep but now just use a forestner bit and then drill a hole for the dowel which is 1/4" that is glued to the finial, lid and the base.

[Kathy Marshall]

Those look great Bernie! I haven't tried one yet, but they look like they'd make nice little gifts.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Man - you've been busy! The kids are going to love these! Nice work Bernie!

[Eric Gourieux]

Nice work, Bernie. You are truly the king of smalls - among other things.

[Marc Himes]

Those are really nice Bernie. The red is a very nice red. What company made your dye?

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks again.

Marc it was dyed with Transtint dye from woodcraft.

Kathy they make great gifts and sell pretty well to.

[Billy Tallant]

Great looking toothpick holders Bernie!!!