Goblet----Mini

[Gary Max]

I picked up some Tulipwood turning blocks this week. Just could not wait--so today I made this Goblet for my wife. These small items are a real challenge to turn on a full size lathe--but it was fun.

[Ted Shrader]

Gary -

Very nice little goblet. The quarter for size reference is great.

Ted

[John Shuk]

That would be a challenge on any lathe for me. Nice work and nice piece of wood too.

[Tom Stover]

Nice goblet Gary.

[Michael Stafford]

Cute little goblet! Take a while to overindulge with that!

How did you hollow the inside of the goblet, small gouge or did you make something yourself?

[Dick Parr]

Nice Little goblet there Gary. What size tools do you use to make these small ones?

[John M. Cioffi]

Beautiful work & wood, Gary.

I've been dying to try making a few items like that;but.... if only we can find a way to ADD some hours to whatever days we want some shop time...
John

[Gary Max]

There is a real trick to hollowing the inside.
It's the first thing I do---so you have the mass of the blank.
When no one is around--
I punch the hole on the drill press using the correct size bit and never touch it again except to sand and finish it.
Since I am being real fancy about this---I hold the blank with a big pipe wrench.
So it doesn't spin around and bust your hand open.

I use the same tools that I would use on a big item.