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    Beer Stein

    I made this beer stein as a farewell gift for my friend. The body is mahogany and walnut (with sapwood walnut on the "rope" carving), the top is cherry, and the handle is walnut and cottonwood. A glass bead is attached to the top. Finished with waterlox original (waterproof, alcohol resistant, and food safe).





    Here is a full build log:

    http://imgur.com/a/upBli

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    Very very nice. Super work.
    Comments and Constructive Criticism Welcome

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    You have a very lucky friend. Beautifully done!!

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    Great looking piece. Looks pretty complicated, I love it.
    Tim.
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    Outstanding!
    Jason

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    Very nice looking stein. Thanks for the build log, too.
    Lori K

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    That's quite a project there and a beautiful outcome. I sure like all the wood colors and wonderful finish, very nice work Allen!

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    Boy howdy, that is really well done!
    Veni Vidi Vendi Vente! I came, I saw, I bought a large coffee!

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    AMAZING! fantastic work & great picture taking!
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    How come no one posts really crappy projects, these just make me sad. I need to find more time to work on my lathe. that looks awesome.

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    Beautiful! Very well executed. I might have to steal some of the design ideas when I finally get around to making one for myself.

    How did you choose to attach the handle?

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    Very nice. You do great work.

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    Thanks for all the comments. Belton, the handle is just glued on with Titebond 3 PVA glue. I used a spindle sander and a large gouge to make the handle's attachment points the inverse curve of the body (or close-ish to it, at least) to increase mating surface area. Hopefully it will hold up. In the future, I might make a copper wire loop as decoration and extra holding strength for the handle. The hinged dinosaur-looking piece is attached to the lid with both glue and a brass screw with epoxy on the threads and the top ground flush.

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