Bottle Stopper
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- I decided for the first project on my New To Me Lathe that I'd turn a Bottle Stopper.
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Bob
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Did this one in class, differently..used a bit to cut hole..
Not what I wanted..love this way..hope I can work up to this next.
You can, it’s not difficult. Just go for it.
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Bob
Beatiful!
nice looking bottle stopper. A little tip for you when it comes to the ca finish put a 3/8 nut on your mandrel the you can tighten it all the way down and you wont have the wobble and it hold your part back from the mandrel
Thank you for the tip.
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Bob
This is an excellent video. Thanks for explaining the details of the processes.
Thank you for watching.
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Bob
Fantastic step-by-step start to finish video! Going to go turn my first one now! Many thanks!!
Thank you Jim.
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Bob
Bottle stopper looks great. This was a great instructional video for making bottle stoppers.
Thank you Kathaleen.
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Bob
Nice job. Enjoy your work.
Thank you Timmothy.
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Bob
Bob, this video is so old I don't know if you will even see this comment but I noticed when you backed off the stopper to do the ca finish that it had a slight wobble, and that is probably is nothing to worry about but i was thinking that if you were to make or buy a small washer to fit over the threads and smaller od than your turning you could eliminate the wobble because you could tighten it up and still have a gap so you don't glue everything together. A washer made out of a milk jug would probably be thick enough. And thank you for that video it turned (no pun intended, yeah right) ; ) out beautifully. I really like the combinations of wood.
Thank you Donald, that is a good idea. I did have the stopper loose on the mandrel as I was trying to avoid gluing them together. A piece of a milk jug would eliminate that possibility and allow to keep the stopper tight on the mandrel.
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Bob
Outstanding!!
Thank you.
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Bob
Beautiful Work…I really enjoy your videos..You are such a good teacher. Thanks so much for sharing your work with us all…
Thank you Greg.
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Bob
Great video Bob
Thank you.
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Bob
Thank you once again for a lot of the basics. Working to learn how to setup for turning a wine stoppers as I just updated from a PSI Pen Pal lathe to a JET 1221VSL The mandrel part is what I was missing. Thank you for the invite to your shop. Be well.
Thank you Adam,
I’m glad my video was helpful.
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Bob
I loved your detail clear, no music video..Great camera. I watch alot of how to do..love learning turning.
Thank you. 😀
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Bob
It’s good that someone finally showed that you can make good looking finished pieces with out thousands of dollars worth of equipment
+Juicy Memes Thank you, I try to fully utilize what I have even though it’s not the best.
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Bob
All the different colors of wood look good together . Great job . Take care .
+Glen mckelvey Thank you,
I was pleasantly surprised.
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Bob
Very nice job
+Kenny Osborne Thank you Kenny.
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Bob
I like that 👍
Thank you.
I love this video, not just because the tips and techniques you show, but because you went in many details which is excellent for newbies and intermediary woodturners. Bottle stopper is one of the easiest project when starting in woodturning and your video cover it all beautiful. Thanks a million... Keep it up!
Thank you Eduardo.
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Bob
I realize I am watching this long after you posted it, but I just ventured into bottle stoppers and needed to see some videos for some inspiration. Thanks for the step by step coverage. The stopper is gorgeous. I have a suggestion to offer when finishing with CA. I knew from my pen turning to find a way to protect the mandrel from the glue, so I took a pice of wax paper, put a small hole in it, and slipped it over the screw part of the mandrel. Then I used some painter's tape to secure the paper around the base of the mandrel. Worked like a charm, and I was able to keep the stopper snug against the mandrel. Thanks again, Glen
Great idea Sandy,
Hopefully sharing it here will help others. 😃
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Bob
Thanks for the idea and tips
Thank you.
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Bob
Nice contrasting woods. Make a magnificent looking project!
Thank you Michael.
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Bob
You're a good teacher, didn't know about using denatured alcohol to clean up the wood dust in the grain. Thanks a million!
Thank you Dustin.
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Bob
I just ordered my first bottle stopper kit, and same chuck system you! Also the Jet 1221 lathe went on sale to me and just upgraded my HF lathe. Thanks for the expert video on how to make a bottle stopper. I have a lot more confidence going forward on this project. Thank you for your continued investment of time in the lathe world educating!
That’s a great lathe your buying, Ive used one and there really nice. Have fun with the bottle stoppers and if you get time send me a phot or two.
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Bob
Awesome video. Thank you!!
Thank you.
Hi. New to the bottle stopper projects. Made 3 yesterday. The use of two different woods is a great idea. Thanks for some good pointers on your vid.
That is awesome, thank you for the message and keep turning.
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Bob
Your buddy at work will love that bottle stopper. Great video Bob. I'm still a novice at turning and learning a lot watching your videos. Thanks.
Thank you Dave,
He did love it.
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Bob
Very nice bottle stopper bob, and a great tip about the CA glue on the wood thread! That lathe sounds very sweet, and you sound very, very pleased with it!!
+BlueBoy9055 Thank you, it is and I am.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Bob
Oh my gosh!- I will never look at a bottle stopper again. Absolutely gorgeous! As a new Turner, cold I use a forsner bit in Jacob's chuck to drill hole then use scraper to scrape the cabishaw down to match?
I don’t see why that wouldn’t work. It’s definitely worth trying on a scrap for a test. Could be a quick way of boring the hole for the insert.
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Bob
A very gorgeous looking stopper Bob, thanks for showing how to. I've yet to try one. ♥️👍😍
Thank you Eric.
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Bob
Hey Bob, I use a small washer between the wood and mandrel when I apply CA. Keeps the stopper away from the mandrel and also stays nice and secure with no wobble.
Thank you Andre, That's a good tip.Regards,Bob
Great looking Bottle Stopper Bob!!! Your videos are always very enlightening and very professionally done. Thanks for your willingness to help the new comer learn the process needed to be successful at the lathe.
Thank you Wayne, I appreciate that.
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Bob
that was amazing, thank you for inviting us to your shop, take care!
Thank you Marc,
I really appreciate the comment.
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Bob
Nice video. Well done. One "trick"... you can place a small washer between the mandrel and the stopper to create the space for applying a CA finish. That way the stopper cannot thread tightly to the mandrel by accident.
+rob wallder Thank you Rob,
Great tip.
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Bob
+BJ Willis Great tip. I use the non stick on my pens, looks like I need to make one for my bottle stoppers. Great tip/idea.
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Bob
Wish I had read this before I glued my stopper to the mandrel
Wow that nice Bob. Have goof thanks giving to all you family
+Nigel France Thank you Nigel.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Bob
My tripod is strapped to 2x4s suspended across the ceiling pipes 🎥😂 The bottle stopper looks fantastic! That quality tulipwood has become harder ($$$) to get since you posted this.
I tried to purchase some at one of the shows, it’s gotten really pricey.
Very nice indeed Bob
+Huntsville Houch Thank you.
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Bob
Hi Bob - Another great video - very thorough - you do a great and thorough job of explaining things - good teacher! Thanks again, Dave.
+David Lange Thank you Dave,
I really appreciate that.
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Bob
Beautiful...enjoyed watching this...
+Michael Thompson Thank you Michael.
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Bob
Hey Bob! This video inspired me to do 3 things yesterday. 1. Get that mandrel. (well, I ordered it last week, got it this week). 2. Do my first segmented stopper. 3. Do my first wood inlay. I did one stopper in bubinga with a maple inlay and a segmented with bubinga, walnut, and purpleheart. I am very happy with the way they came out. Not as good as yours but for my first ones, I'm happy. Added bonus was a very thin black line where the glue seeped into the wood between segments. Thank you for the inspiration. Love your vids. They are helping me in so many ways. Now to get that polishing wheel.
Thank you Gene, I’m glad you tried segmenting and inlay on bottle stoppers. There fun to make and great to practice new techniques on.
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Bob
Beautiful job! 👍
Thank you Kevin.
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Bob
Great video and beautifull stopper Bob!
Thank you Stephen.Regards,Bob
Best stopper video I've seen. I'm going to try it tomorrow. Thank you!
Thank you.
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Bob
Well its official this video has convinced me to order all the essentials this weekend and try my hand at some bottle stoppers. So far have only been making pens and spinning tops and other small projects. Just feels like a natural progression. I really enjoy your helpful and interesting videos!
Thank you Kevin,
Enjoy turning bottle stoppers. There fun because there are less rules that pens. You
Only have a bushing on one end. 😀
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Bob
Great. Love the Purple Heart. You really make this look fun.
Thank you Joseph,
I appreciate the comment, it really is fun.
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Bob
I really enjoyed that demo, thank you... champing at the bit to get started. Remodeled the "man cave" to maximise space and then get the lathe bolted down and start turning and enjoying retirement. I will be back often, for inspiration and to see a master at work.
Thank you, I appreciate that enjoy you’re retirement.
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Bob
Nice video! I really like the Louisville Cards hat!!
Thank you.
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Bob
Thanks for the tip on softer woods. Great looking bottle stopper!
Thank you Michael.
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Bob
Thanks for the info. I’m starting to gather stuff for next Christmas. I normally turn ornaments and small bowls. This year I’ll have some bottle stoppers to give away. Thanks again for making it very clear and understandable. Have a great day.
Thank you Danny,
One comment. I used C/A in the video for time constraints. You probably know this but wood glue or epoxy would be a better choice for something I was going to sell or give away.
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Bob
I have never turned a bottle stopper, but I will now. Great video Bob. Love your new lathe. Wish my Rikon had
adjustable speed.
Thank you Dennis.
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Bob
Hey RJBWoodTurner this bottle stopper is beautiful! I am just starting woodturning and your videos inspire me to turn more. I am always impressed by your work and love to watch your videos.
Thank you, I appreciate your comment and I’m glad my videos have helped.
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Bob
Love the ladder trick... lol. If you want to try something neat on one of your next bottle stoppers, feel free to shoot me a message.
Thank you Sir.
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Bob
Nice piece Bob, came out beautifully!
+Don Davis Thank you Don.
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Bob
Beautiful man !
Thank you Dave.
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Bob
Very nice, thanks for sharing
Thank you Mitchell.
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Bob
Beautiful bottle stopper :) It looks like you are enjoying your new lathe :)
+The Wood Yogi Thank you, I truly am enjoying the lathe.
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Bob
My goodness I am addicted to this channel Bob you are amazing artist ! I am trying to suck in all the info for my new journey
Thank you Cesar.
I’m glad you like my work.
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Bob
Cool piece of work from Lafayette, IN!
Thank you Pen.
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Bob
That looks awesome great work
Thank you Tom.
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Bob
Really enjoyed this. Everything shown will also apply to walking cane handle knobs. Very informative.
Thank you Scott.
I never thought about walking canes but you make an excellent point.
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Bob
You had me at purpleheart...lol...have a great weekend Bob
+Robert Evans LOL, Thank you Robert,
You enjoy the weekend as well.
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Bob
Robert Evans peppermill.
Awesome............!
Thank you.
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Bob
Thank you for this excellent video! I subscribed and look forward to more learning.
Thank you.
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Bob
Thanks for the video. Look really nice.
Thank you Darren.
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Bob
Great informative video 👍
Thank you.
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Bob
Great Video!!!
Thank you Mike.
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Bob
I’m so use to seeing a green lathe in your old videos, it’s going to take some time getting use to seeing red now. lol. Nice video. Happy Thanksgiving.
+Spokes LOL,
Red is my favorite color. Happy Thanksgiving.
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Bob
Hey Bob, nice video. I was a bit alarmed when you glued 2 end grain faces together.
I suggest you consider turning a tenon on the purpleheart and drilling a hole the same diameter into your other piece. This will give you some good solid face grain for a stronger glue joint.
That is a great suggestion, so far I haven’t had a failure but the tenon will really help solidify the two pieces together.
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Bob
What a great job with instruction and finishing. I learn so much from all of your videos, for this I want to thank you. Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. .
+Charles Swift Thank you Charles, your comment is very much appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving you you and your family.
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Bob
Great job, I love the Cabochon idea.
I think that would be great idea to use when completing a segmented project.
Christian Jensen Lubbock Texas
+Woodturning - My Way Thank you Christian.
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Bob
Bottle stopper looks great, thank you for posting, especially showing us the process of carving out the cavity for the cabochon. Something I'll have to try out myself. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you Gary,
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
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Bob
Agree. And I learned a new word, correct word for insert..😊
What a great job on the bottle stopper. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
+Eddie Stipe Happy Thanksgiving Eddie and thank you.
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Bob
One small comment about when you were talking about how to set the depth of the hole for the tap. I don't know if you are aware but you are using a starter tap. If you look closely you will notice that the thread profile tapers off towards the bottom. That means if you only drill the suggested length then a good chunk of the hole will not have a full depth of thread cut. Now for wood I suspect it maybe doesn't matter too much as the screw is harder than the wood and will just cut into the wood.
Thank you,
This is my first foray into taps and I have quite a bit to learn. I appreciate the information as it helps me improve.
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Bob
Hi Bob, I actually noticed later in the video that the threaded part of the stopper seemed to be shorter than the tap anyway so that would have compensated for the lack of thread cut at the bottom of the hole. That's a really nice finish you obtained by the way.
Still, I have a lot to learn so always share you’re knowledge with me I appreciate it.
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Bob
Like BJ Willis said I was thinking about a washer cut from a butter top
+Steve Jackson That was a really good idea.
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Bob
now that you have a new lathe your old one can be setup and used for your polishing wheels
+John Augustson Thank you John,
I gave the lathe away.
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Bob
Beautiful bottle stopper. Love the new lathe. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
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Bob
Greetings Bob! I’m a newbie to the world of turning and very much appreciate this video - thank you. I one day hope to be as good as you!
Thank you Robert.
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Bob
That was awesome! So happy you are back up and turning again. I have to admit 🤣🤣 I started laughing out loud when you said "Im going inside and read about my new lathe " no way I would have thought to do that. I would have made something that very night too.
Have a great Thanksgiving Bob!
+Holly Fry Happy Thanksgiving Holly,
Truth be told, I still haven’t read a thing.
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Bob
Great job, Bob! Happy Thanksgiving
+Keith Davis Thank you.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Bob
Beautiful for sure!! Great job. I have the same lathe and love it. I use it for all of my pens and small to medium size projects. Continue with the great vids.
+Edwin Leach Thank you Edwin, I sure will try.
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Bob
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Looks awesome, Bob. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
+Tenspeed TheBikeHanger Thank you, Happy Thanksgiving.
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Bob
Really nice. Happy Thanksgiving
+Charles Reicks Thank you Charles.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Bob
My woodworking tutor, while not much of a turner he is a master woodworker, he tells me I can't/shouldn't try to glue end grain. I've never asked why but will now.
+Steve Jackson End grain is tough. It sucks up the glue like straws and that means there isn’t much to hold everything together.
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Bob
Nice bottle stopper Bob!! Bottle stoppers are gonna be my next on my list of turning. I need to start getting the pieces for the lathe!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!
+John Bittner Thank you John,
Happy Thanksgiving Roy you and your family.
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Bob
Nice. Unfortunately my bottles are either full or empty. Lol
+Fred Garvin LOL, I hear that all the time.
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Bob
I tell people that they are meant to show that you aren't just drinking it out of the bottle. :-)
Interesting Bob. I like to watch other turners. I try to learn something from them all. I started using PSI stoppers, but, have since switched to the ones sold by nilesbottlestoppers.com. The mandrel that Ruth Niles sells has a #2 morse taper. I experienced some runout with the mandrel sold by PSI. I have had some failures of end grain to end grain when using ca glue.Oh,by the way, that's a great looking stopper. If you have golfing buddies, they really like a stopper with a golf ball inset. And the golf ball must be able to rotate with finger pressure and not fall out. Enjoy your new lathe.
Joe
Thank you Joe.
I’ve been hearing about Ruth’s stoppers, I need to check them out.
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Bob
Hello Mr. Bob! I hope your doing well. I know this is an older video, but I have a question.
I ordered the bottle stopper chuck and it’s components, and I’m a little confused on how to attach it to the lathe. I have a mini shop Fox lathe (the 1704) and the threading is 3/4x16psi. Do I need another chuck for the bottle stopper component, or does it attach to the lathe? As you can probably tell, I’m an absolute beginner at turning, so any wisdom you can bestow on me would be amazing.
Thank you!
Usually the bottle stopper chuck will thread onto your headstock spindle. The most common size is 1” x 8tpi.
If it is to large, you may call the place you purchased it from and see if they have one sized for your lathe.
If not, you may be able to purchase an adaptor for it.
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Bob
Bob, Sometimes I get white sawdust flecks in some of the porous grain woods after sanding. Easily cleaned out with denatured alcohol and an old toothbrush. Just brush it in the direction of the grain. Did you get the rubber feet with your lathe or were they removed to bolt it to the workbench?
Shawn did send the rubber feet so I have both options.
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Bob
Nice!
What is the blue stuff you put on the buffing wheel?
Thanks!
ENKAY Blue Extra Fine All-Purpose Polishing Compound (4 Oz)
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Bob
Awesome video I’m not getting my lathe until early next year so I’m soaking up as much information as possible. I think that way I’ll have a good idea of what to expect. You have been a incredible wealth of knowledge and I want to Thank You. Also Happy Thanksgiving!!
+Thom spillane Thank you Thom,
I appreciate your comment.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Bob
Really nice bottle stopper, I can see that you're enjoying your new lathe! Have you already tried drilling with the tailstock? I remember you mentioning that your old lathe had a wobbly tailstock...
+Anil Mahtani I drilled one hole with a Forstner bit. It seemed to be spot on
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Bob
That's good to hear!
Hey Bob, I see you love your CA finishes. I was wondering if there are any spry lacquer finishes or any other ways to achieve a hard, long lasting high gloss finish?
There are a bunch of options for finishing but I personally haven’t found one that holds up as well as C/A. Maybe someone else had and will comment here.
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Bob
Hey Bob, another great video, I am learning things with every video I watch. Have you ever thought of mounting an arm to the beam above you head for overhead shots. Could be articulating type with in and out with up and down movement too. Unless your lathe is under the second floor. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
+Tom Barnes Hello Tom,
I have and I’ve even drawn up a Sketch. I just haven’t taken the time to build anything yet. Hopefully soon, I have so many things I want to do.
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Bob
What a beautiful bottle stopper. I’m going to make one this week. Thanks for inspiring me 😀.
I have a question.. After applying the CA glue you mentioned that you were going to micro mesh. However in the video you didn’t micro mesh it. Instead you went straight to the buffing wheel. Did you micro mesh it, but not include it in the video?
I did micro mesh it but I never hit record on the camera.
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Bob
I believe at one point, when you were considering replacing the HF lathe, you mentioned making the old lathe a polishing station. Is that still something you are considering?
It was but I gave the lathe to a fella whose going to attempt a fix. He wants to try turning.
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Bob
Hey bob I’m looking into buying a 4 jaw chuck for my harbor freight lathe and I’m wondering if you know what the thread size of them?
Mine was a 1” X 8 TPI. I believe that is the spindle size for most of their lathes. However, I would recommend Googling the model number just to be sure.
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Bob
Happy Thanksgiving Bob to you and your family. Great video thanks for the great instruction. Could one cut the cavity for the inset finial with a forsner bit, then turn the insert down to size? Do you see any advantage or disadvantage in that compared to the way you did it. Thanks again.
+Lynn Lacey Hello Lynn, Happy Thanksgiving yo you and your family too. I think a forsner would work perfectly.
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Bob
Pls explain terms to newbies such as "CA". I thought that was a glue?
Hello Teri,
C/A, Cyanoacrylate is a super glue. It is not like the stuff you buy at the hardware store.
There are many different viscosities, thin, medium, thick, etc.
Thick works well for gluing tubes into blanks, thin and medium are great for finishing pens.
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Bob
Awesome stopper (and Vid) Bob. When you're laminating/segmenting stoppers like you did, do you pay any attention to grain direction? Like, if the Tulip was face grain, and the PH was end grain - does your technique change, compared to Face/Face or End/End? Both from a design perspective as well as from a turning/sanding perspective?
Happy thanksgiving to you and the fam!
+Joe Radosevich Hello Joe,
I do try to pay a little attention. I almost always turn side grain so I’m usually gluing up end grain to end grain. I try to align the grain as best as I can.
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Bob
Great Video Bob. Do you ever use the threaded insert for your stopper or do you always tap the blank? I'm wondering about the pros and cons of each.
+Scott Baldwin Hello Scott,
I’ve never tried turning a stopper that way. I’m sure it would work perfectly.
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Bob
Looks great. For the CA finish, how long do you let dry between coats and how long before you feel it’s cured enough before buffing?
+Chris Guerette Thin, usually 60 seconds or so. Medium maybe 10 minutes per coat.
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Bob