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  1. 12-21-2011, 11:25 PM #1
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    Quick Christmas spin

    I posted a couple of bottlestoppers last year and, as time would allow, that's all I've been able to turn out for this Christmas as well. I have somewhat a "favorite" shape for the stoppers, and this one follows the pattern with some slight modifications.

    (I think the bottom bead could be a bit smaller diameter upon closer exam . . . would flow a bit better I can now see.) The finish is Mylands 3-part. It actually looks better in person than in these pictures.

    Thanks for looking. Any critiques to improve are more than welcome.

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  3. 12-21-2011, 11:59 PM #2
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    Looks good Jeff. I like the shape!
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  4. 12-22-2011, 2:01 AM #3
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    Nice stopper Jeff! Someone's going to be happy to get it!
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  5. 12-22-2011, 5:12 AM #4
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    Nice work, Jeff. I disagree on the lower bead - seems to balance well with what you have. Is that cocobolo, bocote?
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  6. 12-22-2011, 9:07 AM #5
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    Thanks everyone, I appreciate the comments!

    John, the wood is cocobolo.

    Have a Merry Christmas!
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    Jeff that is a good looking stopper. I don't see anything wrong with the bead myself as I like the shape.
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  8. 12-22-2011, 12:21 PM #7
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    Thanks Bernie, coming from great turners like you and John, I appreciate the confirmation.

    Have a wonderful holiday.
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  9. 12-22-2011, 12:26 PM #8
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    Fine job Jeff! After a few, like 10 dozen! stoppers, there really are no rules. I made one yesterday for my BIL and he's a professional furniture maker. Although small, stoppers are an area where you can have a lot of fun! Experiment, try some glue-ups, beads, inlays...really, anything is cool on a stopper! Your finish looks great and the Tophat look is elegant! Merry Christmas!!
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  10. 12-22-2011, 12:28 PM #9
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    Nice stopper Jeff! I like the bead just as you have it and wouldn't change that at all! Nice photos as well!
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