Dude, I dont know how old you are, or how long youve been doing woodworking, but you got some real talent. Ive seen videos where older fellas have not done as good a job as you did. Great work Sir. Look forward to your videos. And thanks for sharing.
about thermal insulation: Try turning for fit at the top only, and a small center dimple at the bottom and keep a few mm of space between the mug and the wood. It gives another layer of air that helps a lot in thermal insulation. Of course that will make it more fragile and prone to cracks. But a good seal and some wrapping with cloth strips and resin on the outside of the wood would hold it nice.
use a marker (felt pen) instead of the chalk and it will leave marks on the inside where you need to open it up more. I haven't thought of installing the liner prior to finish turning the outside. I can see some advantages to that and will try it. Thanks!
Great job there Alex,good to see ya back in the shed mate...i'll see if i can send some of our 37+ celsius degree heat over for you :)... cheers Mick!!!
£4 Alex? You were done mate. Go to your local B&M bargain store, they're only £2 and they come with a handle. Good job though, and a lovely piece of timber. Good tip with the chalk too, I will bear that one in mind. If you look at the bottom of the vessel, there's a little captive nut which is M4 size. I usually screw mine in for extra security, and cover the screw with felt.
Melamine, although having used this for a while now I might suggest using an even more water-resistant finish, not sure what really? I have noticed patches of moisture under the finish on the end-grain which is not ideal. Just a thought, Alex.
i'd apply a bunch of coats of oil, tung oil maybe (its really good to repell water), let them dry for a day, then put a oil based wipe on varnish or straight up poly
I enjoy the heck out of your videos. You have an excellent eye for finding the beauty in wood. I am actually inspired by your work to get back into the hobby I dropped probably about when you were born. Thanks. Keep the videos coming.
Good Job! I trashed my first attempt at one of those. Rockler in the US carries these. I would think they would supply you at a discount for a little advertising? Just a thought. This has been a great journey watching you grow in your craft. Doug in AZ.
Great idea with cutting out the outside part of the cup. I was looking for a cup in which I could pull out that part - but as I can see, there is no such need. :) Thanks for sharing, Alex. Have a great day. Cheers, Marcin
@simonhill... I imagine that it wouldn't produce the precise fit you'd want for a job like this. Fine tuned hollowing by hand seems like the best and easiest way.
I've seen lots of guys do this and you are up there with the very best. Question, what type of lacquer did you use please? I know nothing about lacquers but I am going to try this project. Best Wishes, Brendan.
Nice. I'm about to have a go at one of these myself. Do you happen to know what that metal blob on the bottom of the mug is for (see 2:15)? I'm wondering if that should be in contact with the bottom (and maybe used for gluing), or not.
Could you have stuck some 60/80grit paper to the metal cup with double stick tape and use that to hollow out the wood after the initial work with the tools, or more hassle than its worth?
Great job as ever Alex, always feel very inadequate when I watch your stuff- quick question where do you buy your turning chisels from? Thanks and keep up the great work
Shoot, you and anyone else with questions should send them to me on my Facebook page or via e-mail, mention Q&A and I will try my best to do a Vlog on it. Alex
I'm enjoying a nice cuppa earl grey as I respond to your video. You could turn your first attempt into a very nice kaleidoscope.
Alex, the chalk idea is genius and great idea for all those give away travel mugs that I refuse to carry. Thank you so much :-) cheers
Great idea for using those unused logs lying around the shop. Thanks Alex!
Another piece of art. Bravo, brother.
Dude, I dont know how old you are, or how long youve been doing woodworking, but you got some real talent. Ive seen videos where older fellas have not done as good a job as you did. Great work Sir. Look forward to your videos. And thanks for sharing.
That was cool! What a great way to personalize a travel mug.
Turned out real nice good job
Such a cool idea!!! Def give this one a go myself.
about thermal insulation:
Try turning for fit at the top only, and a small center dimple at the bottom and keep a few mm of space between the mug and the wood. It gives another layer of air that helps a lot in thermal insulation.
Of course that will make it more fragile and prone to cracks. But a good seal and some wrapping with cloth strips and resin on the outside of the wood would hold it nice.
Nice job Alex lovely bit of wood
Welcome back from University Alex!
Really nice job!
Let's go sharing it!
Nice job.
Since I recently made a mug myself, I appreciate the chalk tip and the hard work to hollow the mug.
Thank you
Alan Stratton
You, sir, are a very polite gentleman.
im very interested in your projects im a german woodworker in your age and only what i have to say respect to your work :)
Nice touch with the lacquer finish. Good job!
Rockler sells the stainless inserts...I've made a couple now and getting a blank big enough to accommodate the tenon is tricky. Great job!
I love how the lacquer really brings out the wood design
Very nicely done. Thanks
use a marker (felt pen) instead of the chalk and it will leave marks on the inside where you need to open it up more. I haven't thought of installing the liner prior to finish turning the outside. I can see some advantages to that and will try it. Thanks!
Beautiful job... loved the spalted wood. That's one proud cup of coffee!
Good to see you back Alex. Nice work!!
Beautiful job!
You made that look easy.
Great Job. This has inspired me to give it a try.
Awesome job alex
Yep, I like it! Thanks for all your work buddy, Alex.
beautiful work
Great project!!
Awesome idea and execution, I'll probably attempt this when I get a lathe
very nice project alex, im proud of your skills and enjoy watching you work and learn, and helping me to learn....bravo....
wow, thats amazing!
Great job. Looks beautiful.
Great idea, nicely executed!
Looks nice.
Wow, that came out really nice. I guess I need to find room for a lathe in my shop now.
Nicely done.
Great job there Alex,good to see ya back in the shed mate...i'll see if i can send some of our 37+ celsius degree heat over for you :)...
cheers Mick!!!
Top job!
Sweet looking mug. Great job!
£4 Alex? You were done mate. Go to your local B&M bargain store, they're only £2 and they come with a handle.
Good job though, and a lovely piece of timber. Good tip with the chalk too, I will bear that one in mind. If you look at the bottom of the vessel, there's a little captive nut which is M4 size. I usually screw mine in for extra security, and cover the screw with felt.
Melamine, although having used this for a while now I might suggest using an even more water-resistant finish, not sure what really? I have noticed patches of moisture under the finish on the end-grain which is not ideal.
Just a thought, Alex.
Wonderfull, both - idea and the craftmanship.
Beautiful .... I've got a set of stainless steel tumblers, and I'm copying your concept to make some bathroom accessories.
Got my cup insert, and a nice piece of osage orange, now all I need is a lathe
Beautiful work!!!!
really nice looking cup !!!
Kool very Kool.
Congratulations, fantastic idea, and nice job.
i'd apply a bunch of coats of oil, tung oil maybe (its really good to repell water), let them dry for a day, then put a oil based wipe on varnish or straight up poly
Well done. You got some great equipment there kid. send me a cup, or a beer coozy more like it lol
Well done
I enjoy the heck out of your videos. You have an excellent eye for finding the beauty in wood. I am actually inspired by your work to get back into the hobby I dropped probably about when you were born. Thanks. Keep the videos coming.
Looks awesome and very original alex! Keep up the good work!!
Nice work
Very,very, good!!!!
Good job
That was really nice. I will try to turn one myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
Exactly what I was looking for!
very cool idea! I hope to try this soon. I need to refine by boring skills more first.
Good Job! I trashed my first attempt at one of those. Rockler in the US carries these. I would think they would supply you at a discount for a little advertising?
Just a thought.
This has been a great journey watching you grow in your craft.
Doug in AZ.
awsome video
2 thumbs up..!
Great video again Alex, keep up the good work!!!
what an amazing idea!
Great idea with cutting out the outside part of the cup. I was looking for a cup in which I could pull out that part - but as I can see, there is no such need. :) Thanks for sharing, Alex. Have a great day. Cheers, Marcin
Very nice sir.
Alex would you say the most expensive thing on the lathe is the setting up like buying it and the tools
Really nice!
Hey Alex, I love your work!!! Have you ever turned Texas Mesquite? I would love to send you a box full!
Diana
this is a great video as always. keep up the good work alex.
Nice video young fellow. Sure like your lathe
Very good work I like to learn from you
Love your work! Keep it coming!
That's pretty sweet!
echt een meester werk top :-)
wow, what a nice intro!
Genial.
Cool project keep up the good work. What are you doing for your next project?
Nice, and it looks more elegant than your foxy lady one.
thank you. you are awesome
@simonhill... I imagine that it wouldn't produce the precise fit you'd want for a job like this. Fine tuned hollowing by hand seems like the best and easiest way.
I've seen lots of guys do this and you are up there with the very best. Question, what type of lacquer did you use please? I know nothing about lacquers but I am going to try this project.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Amaaazing!!!!👏👏👏
Nice. I'm about to have a go at one of these myself. Do you happen to know what that metal blob on the bottom of the mug is for (see 2:15)? I'm wondering if that should be in contact with the bottom (and maybe used for gluing), or not.
you're very welcome, you deserve it!
Could you have stuck some 60/80grit paper to the metal cup with double stick tape and use that to hollow out the wood after the initial work with the tools, or more hassle than its worth?
Nice and more vids please
Thank you Alex.
Nederlanders aan de macht!
#SWAG
Great job as ever Alex, always feel very inadequate when I watch your stuff- quick question where do you buy your turning chisels from? Thanks and keep up the great work
I belive the first piece of timber was spalterd birch but not sure on the second piece
awesome!
very nice!
This is a Very Neat Project.. Sad to see the Foxy Lady being discarded so unceremoniously... :p :D
That is so awesome. I want that mug :D
u r amazing, i'm following all of ur videos.
So Nice i Love café
Здорово ! Молодец !
А что за дерево ?
Great stuff matey, what lathe are you using?
very cool
You should do a Q&A vid. Iv got lots of questions for you!!??!!
Shoot, you and anyone else with questions should send them to me on my Facebook page or via e-mail, mention Q&A and I will try my best to do a Vlog on it.
Alex
Very good work I like to learn from you