Three more Pine Cone stoppers

[Doug B]

Todays turnings - 3 more stoppers. I think I found a design I like for the wood accents at the base of the Christmas tree stoppers.

Two of the stoppers I have not decided what hardware to put on yet, but will either be a mini or a perfect seal.

[Joe Lyddon]

Those are SO nice!

I'm going to have to try that stuff without a lathe... somehow!

How long does it take for a cone to dry?
... how do you know it is, in fact, DRY? ;D ;D

[Doug B]

Joe, the ones I use are already dry. When you cut into one with the band saw you will know right away whether it is dry or not. The ones I pick up off the ground are always dry and ready to use. The ones I have tried to use off the tree are sappy and gum up the band saw blade and are just about impossible to drill.

I guess the best thing would be to try one and see what happens.

[Joe Lyddon]

That sounds good!

The ONLY ones I get are off the ground!
(I'm not going to climb the tree to 'pick' them!) ;D ;D ;D

I will soon do some cutting... and let y'all know what I find!

Thank you!

[maverick31]

You did a great job on those 3. I like the bottoms to. When I make the stoppers I always make something similar to that on the bottom. It seems to break up the wood to chrome transition. I really cant wait to get my hands on some pinecones. I am going to tyler to see my dad at christmas. He has a few east texas pine trees in his backyard. I plan on pillaging and plundering. My luck though he will probably mow em down before I show up.

[boodrow]

Great lookin set Doug. keep up the good work.
Boodrow

[Ruffnek]

Dec 4, 2009 11:41:43 GMT -6 Joe Lyddon said:

(I'm not going to climb the tree to 'pick' them!) ;D ;D ;D

Joe, if you change your mind you should charge admission. I'd pay to see that! ;D

Doug, those stoppers look great. I like the detail on the bottom with the wood piece. Nice design.

[Joe Lyddon]

Well, Cody, let's see... how much would you be willing to pay to see me climb my pine tree and 'pick' some cones?

... everyone has a price... don't cha know...

[Doug B]

Dec 4, 2009 13:10:20 GMT -6 maverick31 said:

You did a great job on those 3. I like the bottoms to. When I make the stoppers I always make something similar to that on the bottom. It seems to break up the wood to chrome transition. I really cant wait to get my hands on some pinecones. I am going to tyler to see my dad at christmas. He has a few east texas pine trees in his backyard. I plan on pillaging and plundering. My luck though he will probably mow em down before I show up.

Thanks Mav. Yeah I have been trying to find a good transition for my Christmas tree pine cone bottle stoppers and the Bloodwood/Walnut is working better than I had hoped.

I hope you find some pine cones to play with

I know what you mean about the mowing...I got lots of my cones from the University and when they would mow under the Pine trees it would always ruin some really nice cones

[Doug B]

Dec 4, 2009 14:33:40 GMT -6 boodrow said:

Great lookin set Doug. keep up the good work.
Boodrow

Thanks Boodrow!I'm about to get done building up my inventory for the upcoming craftshow, so hopefully things will get back to normal and I can take care of some unfinished business with some of my good friends

[Doug B]

Dec 4, 2009 15:14:26 GMT -6 Ruffnek said:

Doug, those stoppers look great. I like the detail on the bottom with the wood piece. Nice design.

Thanks Cody! I appreciate the feedback.

[boodrow]

Doug I hope u make a killin at ur next show! Dont forget to dazzle um with bull chit
Boodrow

[Doug B]

Dec 5, 2009 4:37:44 GMT -6 boodrow said:

Doug I hope u make a killin at ur next show! Dont forget to dazzle um with bull chit
Boodrow

Boodrow, I took your advice and it must have worked I'll post the full details separately. Thanks for your assistance.