Woodturning How To: Oak Barrel Shot Glasses in less than 10 Minutes!

There are many techniques but this is our technique for turning oak barrel shot glasses using ONE lathe setup in less than 10 minutes. If you enjoyed the video let us know, give it a thumbs up & feel free to comment down below.
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[@ashleyhoward8926]

Hi, they look great, well done. I made something similar for espresso shots for a friend who owns a coffee roastery. Might I suggest simply parting off on the lathe? It is quicker & safer than going to the bandsaw, leaving a concave base so it stands steadily on the bench too. I use a oneway rotating tail centre which supports nicely, as the drill bit rubbing can overheat. I like the laser too, better than my own hand written pyro. Well done again,

[@phodge14]

wasnt gonna comment this because it's a little embarrassing but yah gotta laugh at yourself lol
When you stopped the lathe,Before you cut the end I thought "wow how did he get such nice wood grain effect" 😂😂
Then I realized... think it's time for another cup of coffee hahaha
Awesome work think I'm gonna give this one a good!

[@exeterwoodworks]

Thanks, its a fun item to turn, have fun & goodluck!

[@antfactory_kit]

Very nice and cute👍
Thank you for a nice video!

[@kenburnette1121]

Thanks!

[@vinimarshall7301]

Thats brill , lov em👍

[@glencrandall7051]

Nicely done. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@exeterwoodworks]

Thankyou Glen, hope you have a great day too! More projects coming soon..

[@katelinnett9020]

Ordinarily I find background music annoying (weird, right? I don't know why), but I quite like this one! Especially as we're not being made to try to hear dialog at the same time. Well done!

[@exeterwoodworks]

Thanks Kate 🙂

[@aarondsalberg]

You friend need to put out more videos

[@exeterwoodworks]

Hi Aaron, new video is up today 🙂

[@William_Kenny]

Wow they look good great video thanks for sharing just subd and hit 👍,,kind regards will. 😀

[@exeterwoodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it, thankyou for the subscribe!

[@dennisnebgen9049]

Pretty big for a shot glass? Nice looking work though!

[@Whitedeerwands]

Absolutely love it. ! other than the charring no finish on the inside ?

[@exeterwoodworks]

Other than sanding sealer on the outside bottom, we do not add any finish to the inside leaving it natural

[@joey0494]

I tried making a shot glass yesterday for the first time and the drill bit was burning all the wood inside. how do I avoid that?

[@exeterwoodworks]

We simply use the Forstner bit as optional tail stock support, but not necessary. Try reducing your lathe speed or just simply drill it out at the end. Hope this helps, good luck!

[@joey0494]

I'll give that a shot! thanks!@@exeterwoodworks

[@79monroe79]

What size Forstner bit did you use? Love the barrel!

[@exeterwoodworks]

Thanks! For our stock dimensions we used a 1.25" Forstner bit

[@TheWoodgineer]

They look great! Mind me asking, why did you only drill part way with the Forstner bit and then come back to it rather than doing it in one go or doing it last?

[@exeterwoodworks]

Thankyou, we appreciate all questions & comments and do our best to reply to them all. Leaving the Forstner bit part way serves as a steady while shaping the exterior. If the inside gets a few marks from spinning on the bit we see it as ok because it is going to be charred. Hope this answers your question!

[@laniermote8996]

Is that red oak ? Does the charring seal the inside ?

[@exeterwoodworks]

Yes we like to use red oak. The charring is done the same as full sized barrels. Sealing the exterior bottom will stop any slight weeping through the end grain.

[@daveandcindyamos5537]

Great video.
What model of lazer ingraver are you using?

[@exeterwoodworks]

Laser Pecker 2 , great & easy to use, would recommend for any laser engraving

[@daveandcindyamos5537]

😊 Thanks

[@jeffgreenca]

Which laser engraver are you using? Thanks for sharing.

[@exeterwoodworks]

Hi Jeff, we are using a LaserPecker 2

[@olivieroliver60370]

Bonjour, pourquoi le brûler a l'intérieur ?

[@exeterwoodworks]

Bonjour, Pour reproduire les grands fûts utilisés par les distillateurs pour faire vieillir leur whisky

[@olivieroliver60370]

@@exeterwoodworks D'accord, merci.

[@hinojosaunlimited]

Should there be any worries about how toxic the sanding sealer is?

[@exeterwoodworks]

Sanding sealer is only used on the outside bottom

[@Kch3mp3r]

What kind of string/wire did you use for the burn? Thank you

[@exeterwoodworks]

We use steel tie wire, but really any wire will do. For example even a guitar string would be effective. In anycase always stay safe

[@edwardtanous9043]

What sort of laser engraver do you use?

[@exeterwoodworks]

We are currently using a LaserPecker 2

[@tannerking9030]

Do you not finish the inside with a food safe finish?

[@exeterwoodworks]

We leave the inside natural charred like the larger versions

[@garyhead577]

Nice project... I had to turn off the music...too much.