artful bodger
19th June 2018, 06:57 PM
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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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.
437696437697437700437701437702