Woodturning Turning A Bottle Stopper

[BrushCountryJamboree]

use 2 - ply aka toilet paper on a lathe

[BrandonC753]

Hey Carl, big fan of your videos. I was told from somebody that you shouldnt use paste wax as a finish on any project that is going to be used for food or drinking. My question is, is it safe to use this as a finish if you plan on consuming the material inside. Is it harmful?

[haydenHD]

@BrandonC753 Yes paste wax is NOT a food safe finish if your going to be consuming anything you need to use a food safe finish like "Salad Bowl Finish" it is ideal for anything that comes in contact with food also great for children's toys.

Take care,

Carl

[furld002]

Hi

I do like this video and all others you have. Can you tell me what you use when sanding? Is it some kind of wax with abrasives in it or what the compound you dip your sand paper in. Don

[haydenHD]

Hi Don,

It's paste wax and mineral oil I use it to cut down on the dust.

Carl

[Levier2011]

Carl: You are right a Bottle of Red Wine Must be finished! But a bottle stopper is a great project

Please make another video like this

[haydenHD]

Thank you, I'll put it on the list :)

[Thepedalmaster]

What are you putting on the sandpaper ? Is that all you seal it with

[haydenHD]

It's paste wax and mineral oil. Yes I use the wax to Seal it.

[Thepedalmaster]

@haydenHD Is it minwax paste?

[haydenHD]

It's Staple brand I get it from "woodcraft"

[Techno0Raver]

What size o-ring did you use? If you could find out for me that would be great. thanks.

[haydenHD]

I think it's 1/2" or 3/4" I couldn't find it in the shop.

Thanks,

Carl

[MrLeonard55]

How many different grits do you use?

[haydenHD]

I go through grits 180-600

[judychalmers]

Great video - This is a much more economical way of making bottle stoppers. Is there any worry about contamination from the wood to the liquid or does using hardwood combat that? Or is it the sealant you put on?

[haydenHD]

I seal them with wax but I wouldn't soak them.

[webbg6]

How do you prevent the chuck marks on the 'bung'? Are you putting something around it? I notice you cleaned the 'nib' with the parting tool. When you re-chucked it, the 'wobble' might have caught the parting tool perhaps?

Looks a really nice little project though. My wife often drinks only part of a bottle and it would make a lovely present for her.

[haydenHD]

Hi,

No I did't put anything on it but you could put some tape.

Thanks,

Carl

[douggreen58]

what is the stuff in the can, Snading wax?

[haydenHD]

It's paste wax and mineral oil.

[findingusernamesux11]

Nice piece of wood and a great idea!

[chickenchaserak]

Excellent Video!  Thanks for sharing!

[haydenHD]

Thanks!

[TheFishingschool]

love the videos ... got my shop all clean today so i can start turning vids soon!

[haydenHD]

Sounds good!

[TheFishingschool]

idk what to do first]

[haydenHD]

You will have to bear with me, I'm 42 and not text literate. It took me a while to figure out what Idk meant. lol :)

[TheFishingschool]

sorry got any ideas fo first vid? (i dont have a 4 jaw chuck)

[gswiaczny]

I think o-ring is 1/2" or 3/4" ;) Great video. I really enjoy to watch your stuff. Thanks and best regards, Greg

[haydenHD]

Thanks I was not sure about the O-ring

Thanks,

Carl