Rustic Huon Pine goblet.

[artful bodger]

As mentioned in Lance Reids' thread, you don't see many goblets around these days. I guess one of the reasons is that if one wants to be practical and actually use them then they require a wine proof finish that does not smell of anything. Also wine buffs tend to swirl the wine around in a glass and have a good look at it to make sure it's not got too much residue in it or other surprises. So practically speaking they kind of fail the test.
The appeal of a goblet to me seems to be the wonder of the potential purchaser or viewer as to how such a thing is made. If you are not familiar with woodturning then they can be quite an interesting item to ponder.
Back in the late 80's I got right into turning them for a while, till I discovered how hard they were to sell for a reasonable return and have not really tried any more for a long time.
I have had a couple of bits of huon limbwood kicking around the workshop for a long time and had considered making a goblet with a bit of a difference out of one of them at least. Seeing Lance's post inspired me to have a go at one of the bits today.
This bit of limbwood was about 300mm long and 140mm dia before turning.
Instead of using a cup chuck which is what I use to use , have used a Vicmarc vm100 chuck with 74mm shark jaws because I have one now and wanted to test it out.
Anyway, enough ranting. Finished piece is 270mm high, average dia of natural edge 140mm, Largest dia above stem 85mm. No finish yet, a bit of oil should bring the colour out.
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[Gabriel]

Love the natural edge base of that one....beautiful job and excellent vision to use the limb in that way

[artful bodger]

Thanks Gabriel, that was the aim of it. Not a functional item, more a visual transition between the raw limb and the turned goblet. Ha Ha, sounds like an arty spiel. But strangely true.

[brainstrust]

noice :2tsup:

[Robson Valley]

I'd be very happy to drink whites from that.
To me, they are more about the nose and tongue than looks.
The live edge base is more worth a study, nice concept.

[Paul39]

Artful,

Nice piece, I especially like the view in photo 3 where the goblet sweeps up from the rough base to the smooth shape.

[TTIT]

I don't drink red wine at all but I once had a commission to make 6 goblets out of different local native timbers. The client loved drinking her red out of a wooden goblet she had had for years so she wanted some for her friends as well. About 6 months later the Emu Apple version had to be remade though - one of them decided to put it in the dishwasher!!!!

[artful bodger]

I don't drink red wine at all but I once had a commission to make 6 goblets out of different local native timbers. The client loved drinking her red out of a wooden goblet she had had for years so she wanted some for her friends as well. About 6 months later the Emu Apple version had to be remade though - one of them decided to put it in the dishwasher!!!!

What did you finish the goblets with TT?. Once made a set of blackwood goblets that held a stubby/can each. Finished em with wattyl estapol, you always got a whif of the finish in the beer when drinking out of them. I suppose if you made a wooden goblet out of the particular oak they make wine barrels out of you MIGHT get an acceptable drinking vessel for the night at least. However the wine soaks into timber oxidises and next time you use the goblet you are glued to the dunny.
No wonder they use glass these days.

[TTIT]

What did you finish the goblets with TT?. Once made a set of blackwood goblets that held a stubby/can each. Finished em with wattyl estapol, you always got a whif of the finish in the beer when drinking out of them. I suppose if you made a wooden goblet out of the particular oak they make wine barrels out of you MIGHT get an acceptable drinking vessel for the night at least. However the wine soaks into timber oxidises and next time you use the goblet you are glued to the dunny.
No wonder they use glass these days.I used Shellawax inside and out but the client wasn't worried about the inside being finished at all. Her old goblet which she offered up as a template was stained dark red inside from years of use - they don't make barrels from wood for nothing!!:;

[artful bodger]

I used Shellawax inside and out but the client wasn't worried about the inside being finished at all. Her old goblet which she offered up as a template was stained dark red inside from years of use - they don't make barrels from wood for nothing!!:;
Well I guess some people are happy to do a "shoey" so a bit of wood might not be so bad.