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Shaping is a matter of taste and there's not much room to get too wild |
With the shape done and sanded, Jim shows his technique for finishing |
Once the finish is on, it's time for the cork |
In short order, he's made a finished wine stopper |
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Here's a clever idea for cutting off the excess dowel and cork material |
While the meeting had a smaller than normal attendance, there was a great interest in Jim's presentation |
Jim moved into the making of a stick pen |
After the drilling, turning, sanding, and finishing (all in moments), he parts it off |
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A little finish on the end and it's done |
A last tip using a plastic fitting over the end of the tail center to prevent marring |
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Photos by Kurt Hertzog |
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