Thread: Flawed ice bucket

Hi Bodgy,

May one assume that the depleted contents of the Balvenie can be attributed to the contemplation of the work

at least its got character, and its already got a story to tell, just imagine what it'll be like after a few bottles of wine!!

Perfect for holding flawed ice... and it looks like you already know what to corrupt it with.

Originally Posted by Auld Bassoon

Hi Bodgy,

May one assume that the depleted contents of the Balvenie can be attributed to the contemplation of the work

Steve, you may assume no such thing. Sun was not down at the time.

Unfortunately, as I no longer travel as much, my collection of Single Malts is sadly depleted. They are all at half tide.

The voyage sounded as exciting as the arrival.

Hi Bodgy,
I think despite all the setbacks I would still call it a success You kept going when otherswould have thrown the towl in and even though you say it has several flaws it still looks very nice. Good Work. Cheers, Joe.

I just wrote an epistol on how I admired your piece and how you should not blame failure on the tools and how well I admired how you recovered from the "Explosion" but in my inebrated condition I pressed the wrong key and sent the elloquintly orated piece into Cyber Heaven, so now I must ask the same questions again... First, I like the shape and that is probably the cause for the failure of the piece because straight sided pieces with flat bopttoms have a great deal of stress when drying so I don't think it is hard to assume that even good tools and equipment would fair much better. You certainly recovered well from the "Explosion" and I commend you for the effort. but I do have a couple of questions.

Is the piece Lined? or is it finished and exposed to the Ice and Water soaking that will occur as you use the piece. Knowing that you will over indulge in that fine bottle of Scotch to the point where you will allow the ice to melt as you stuper on the floor and then the wood is subject to a good deal of water stress. What finish did you apply and how much and did it happen yet?

I am interested in doing such a piece but I feel that the straight side design would be too stressful and will option for a more unique shape , perhaps a Ball (?) How unique can one get when turning with a lathe that goes round and round and ...

I like the work, Liquid Amber or whatever you call it. Why do you tempt me with that Cigar, do you not know how much I love them and the Dr. said I can't have any more? But I do prefer a good Bourbon to the Scotch.

Thanks all for your kind comments.

Hickory, that's encouraging to know that the shape contributed to my problems, and not my incompetence. One takes comfort where it may be found.

The bucket is not yet lined, as I feel there is more drying out necessary. You're quite correct in that the ice will probably melt as we lie around stupified. I intend to use 2 part epoxy, same as used on timber floors. A couple of coats should do. Not worried about any toxicity, pales to nought next to your average hangover.

I used black felt on the bottom. Makes a nice base that wont mark the Shellac on the tables, and cheap as chips from the local dress makers shop. Always enjoy going there, a man seems to be a novelty for them. Attached with spray on contact adhesive.

To make matters worse for you, did you notice that the cigar was Cuban? We have no prohibitions here.

I also enjoy Bourbon, but have to mix it. I guess its what one's brought up with.

Good idea re the ball shaped ice bucket. That'll be my next go.

So... ahem... its not yet finished drying out?... soooo... given that you have a fair number (this is an assumption based primarily on other assumptions ie: age etc) of these half tide bottles of fine single malt (any doubles?) layin around no?

Now mate dont go chewin me ear off whith what Im gonna say here as it may sound like sacralige... sooo heres me thoughts

1) soak the icebucket in some of the lower quality burbons whiskeys and such that are just sittin around at low tide for a few weeks/months... this will do several things I think...
a) give the timber a really sexy patina
b) give the timber a really sexy scent (I mean comeon!! Camphor Laurel AND burbon? Thats gotta be a mix made in heaven
c) give the timber time to dry in a better environment (wet = slower)

2) Once done get a box thats slightly larger than the ice bucket make a wee setup for the ceegar to sit on INSIDE the box... light ceegar seal box as much as possible mmm may have to drill or cut a wee hole either side to allow ventelation and airflow so the ceegar stays alight keep ceegar going till its just ash... this will do several things I think...

a) give the timber a really sexy patina
b) give the timber a really sexy scent (I gotta repeat the same as above here adding the rich flavor of the ceegar being Cuban (does it get better?) will permeat the ice bucket soooooooooooo well)

Now having done all this I reckon even with its to your eye blemishes will be bloody spiffy!! But mate if you used the things you said you used its turned out brilliantly! BE PROUD me bodgy ol matey be PROUD!! You done good ol son!