Toothpick Holder

[Jon Lanier]

This is Walnut with Maple holder and cup. Wax finish and buffed. Going to make about 4 more in varying degrees, but they will all have a Poly Wipe finish.

[robert baccus]

Very nice shape and wood too. A hard finish might work better--they get a lot of use especially eating crawfish.

[Dan Masshardt]

Very cool. Dd you turn the lift out insert as one piece?

[Jon Lanier]

All from the same block. Round over the end, then cut out the lift insert. After making the 'ledge' put the insert back on and shape with the res of the piece. I basically follow an article that was in a Wood Magazine several years ago. I just kinda found my own shortcuts when doing them. Not done any for some time, thought it would be good to put this product back into the displays. Plus, I'm making a few as gifts.

[Jim Watkins]

Nice job Jon,
I made about 20 of these in different wood and shapes for Christmas last year. If I can find the photos I'll post them. I enjoyed making this project.

[Roger Chandler]

Nice work Jon......I like this form. First time I saw it was when Bernie Wieshapl posted this design......I know he had seen it somewhere also........I might have to try my hand at some of these also.......they are neat projects.

[Ricc Havens]

Anyone have a copy of the Wood magazine article they would like to share?

Thanks
Ricc Havens
Elkhart, IN

[Dan Masshardt]

Anyone have a copy of the Wood magazine article they would like to share?

Thanks
Ricc Havens
Elkhart, IN

That would be great!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great looking holder Jon.

[charlie knighton]

very nice....

[Jon Lanier]

Anyone have a copy of the Wood magazine article they would like to share?

Thanks
Ricc Havens
Elkhart, IN

http://www.woodstore.net/potodi.html

[bob svoboda]

Very nice project, Jon.

[Jim Watkins]

If it is not against the rules, IM me and I have the article and I can send it to you. If not, my apologies.

[Lori Kleinberg]

Very nice, Jon. That has been on my to do list for quite awhile.

[Greg Just]

Nice job Jon. I had seen a variation of the original plans where the cup that holds the toothpicks is inserted from the bottom and a "limit" ring is turned inside the holder so that you can only pull the toothpicks out so far. It prevents the toothpicks from falling out onto the table.