Bottle Stoppers

[Stu in Tokyo]

I got these kits from Craft Supplies USA, they looked neat, with the corkscrew inside the bottle stopper..........
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm155/StuInTokyo/bottle%20stoppers/th_combo-cork-bot_l.jpg (http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm155/StuInTokyo/bottle%20stoppers/combo-cork-bot_l.jpg)
.....but, I really, REALLY did not like the way they show these done, with the large cone shaped stopper and then the reduction in size down to the screw in part which holds the corkscrew, so I drilled a hole large enough to hide the size reducing thing, if that make sense.....

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm155/StuInTokyo/bottle%20stoppers/th_bottle_stoppers1.jpg (http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm155/StuInTokyo/bottle%20stoppers/bottle_stoppers1.jpg)
I had six on hand, so I made six


http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm155/StuInTokyo/bottle%20stoppers/th_bottle_stoppers2.jpg (http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm155/StuInTokyo/bottle%20stoppers/bottle_stoppers2.jpg) http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm155/StuInTokyo/bottle%20stoppers/th_bottle_stoppers3.jpg (http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm155/StuInTokyo/bottle%20stoppers/bottle_stoppers3.jpg)
The first three are some Sakura that I got a while back from my "Logging in Tokyo" adventure, the second set of three are Keyaki, from my local Shinto shrine.

I'll still be playing with the shapes, sized, but I figured for these, with the corkscrew attachment, they needed to have a bit of size to them, so you can draw out a cork.

These are going to Canada with me as presents for friends and family, but I'll be ordering a bunch more, to make and (hopefully) sell in the liquor shop.

Fun and easy to do.

Left > #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 < Right

Which number do you like?

Cheers!

[dsquire]

Hi Stu

I like #3. It's all in the wood selection which in my opinion gives it character. Another job well done.

cheers

Don

[Hickory]

China man's hat? Or atleast they looks similar. At last a design that is more appropriate for a bottle stopper... (most are designed, or not designed but occur, too tall and bothersome)

I have someold antique stoppers and most are near your design (although Silver plate not wood) I also have some crystle ones that are again short and squatty...

As for your designs, IMHO needs a little improvement with some, but I sorta like #4 as the most pleasing. But three has some interesting color.

[artme]

Like 'em Stu!! :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[Rum Pig]

HI Stu I love making these little buggers:D
you asked witch we like. It is a bit hard just to pick one so if you do not mind I have broken them into groups
#3 I like the timber
#1-4 I think the design is good for practical reason
#5 & 6 are impractical design
#6 I think is the best looking design
I said that #5 & 6 were impractical because they have a point on the top so it would be hard to get a firm grip on the stopper without pricking your palm if that make sense and for the same reason I picked #1-4 as practical as they have a nice curved top that will fit into your palm comfortably.
After all that I think they all look good and I would be happy to receive one as a gift if I was your family:2tsup:

[wheelinround]

yeh yeh alright:doh: still have my eldest sons to make thanks Stu :rolleyes:

I agree with Rum Pig pointy tops are impracticable but like the look
yet disagree with why its not pulling them out that is the problem here its pushing them in OUCH but after a few wines who'd feel it :p

Like that new hidden cork screw one just need to find a wine maker in Australia who still uses corks to seal bottles with and then a supply like Jim or other local to Sydney who sells them.

Ray

[tea lady]

All the overall shapes are good, although pointy ones might be a bit ouchy. One thing that doesn't work for me is the the wood shape doesn't flow from the metal on all of them.5 & 6 seem to do this must successfully.IMHO. The curve needs to blend from the cone shape. I can't explain very well. I know what you meant about the size reduction thing.

[ptc]

No 3
They are all good

[Stu in Tokyo]

All the overall shapes are good, although pointy ones might be a bit ouchy. One thing that doesn't work for me is the the wood shape doesn't flow from the metal on all of them.5 & 6 seem to do this must successfully.IMHO. The curve needs to blend from the cone shape. I can't explain very well. I know what you meant about the size reduction thing.

Thanks, these are the first ones I've done, so they are all a WIP so to speak, thanks for the constructive criticism :2tsup:

[lubbing5cherubs]

I got 2 of these kits but not yet done them. Can't sort of grasp why you want them. No one I know use them so I am at a loss with them
Toni

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Ignoring the wood choices, I reckon that #4 would be my #1 choice.

I like the way it (almost) flows into the metal form and the nicely rounded top'd make it easy to tap back into the bottle... put a pointy bit on any sort of handle and I'll end up hurting myself. :;

Taking the wood into account.... hmmm... impossible to choose... all too nice...

[Sawdust Maker]

Stu
great effort
The timbers look great especially no 3. I like all shapes. No 5 (and 6 less so) could do damage on the cork pulling aspect. But as a straight knob on the end of a bottlestop they are probably my pick.
I agree with TL in that IMHO it would be better if the metal flowed into the timber, ie without a dip, bump or step down (hope this is clear)
I wonder whether there is enough leverage to drive the screw into the cork. All my corkscrews have 'wings' to enable greater grip, even the waiters friend has them.

Carbatec used to have them - but a quick gander in the recent cattledog and it didn't jump out at me

[hughie]

Hmm, I reckon 3 or 4 although the flowing lines seem to be best on 2 and 6 as to meeting the metal etc.

[tea lady]

I got 2 of these kits but not yet done them. Can't sort of grasp why you want them. No one I know use them so I am at a loss with them
Toni
Does seem weird. Who has half drunk bottles of wine? Maybe a bottle pf port or sherry could have a stopper? Or if you just have 1/2 a glass of red with dinner each night. (Yer! Right!:rolleyes:)

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

I s'pose they could be used to stop the Euro Wasps flying into my VB longneck between swigs... :innocent:

[Sawdust Maker]

I s'pose they could be used to stop the Euro Wasps flying into my VB longneck between swigs... :innocent:

Well I reckon I'd need seven ... one for each day of the week :o