Need a big coffee mug I can carve on. I have measurements. Wondering about the cost and feasibility.  Thanks 😊!!

For actual use or just show?

 

Actual use

2 hours ago, DRAGON1 said:

Actual use

I've got one that holds about 6 cups of coffee, I'm not any good until I have that first mug. 

3 hours ago, DRAGON1 said:

Actual use

Probably going to need to be epoxy coated at least on the inside.

This is what popped in my head when you originally posted.  Second post, I am not so sure.  

 

 https://www.rockler.com/travel-mug-turning-kit

3 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said:

I've got one that holds about 6 cups of coffee, I'm not any good until I have that first mug. 

You need to drink deathwish coffee. Like I do!!

Edited August 11, 20206 yr by DRAGON1
Oops

Don't have access to a lathe right now. Was hoping someone could turn me one and I could pay them for it.

52 minutes ago, DRAGON1 said:

You need to drink deathwish coffee. Like I do!!

We brew it strong enough it doesn't really need a mug.

It can stand on it's own. The mug just keeps it hot. 

2 hours ago, DRAGON1 said:

Don't have access to a lathe right now. Was hoping someone could turn me one and I could pay them for it.

How about  a cup without handle?

I'll buy anything with or without a handle. Am looking to do some carving/burning on it as a time killer in the evenings. Will post pics when I am done.

On 8/11/2020 at 12:00 AM, Gerald said:

How about  a cup without handle?

Anything!!

2 hours ago, DRAGON1 said:

Anything!!

Will get started next week. Jumbo I assume

On 8/19/2020 at 11:26 PM, Gerald said:

Will get started next week. Jumbo I assume

At least 5 inches high, 4 inch diameter at bottom and 3 inch diameter across top.

Or bigger if it's easier!!!!!

Thanks!!

Sounds Doable. Any wood preference....cherry, walnut, live oak, elm, ash (maybe not the best), Osage orange (bo doc), bradford pear. Yea I have all those and if you want color (dye) may limit woods used. Osage Orange may have cracks. Oh also have magnolia

Not sure this will work as has a bark inclusion. 

@DRAGON1 that one has a hole in the bottom from bark inclusion. Will send it along with the one I do today. 

 

Gerald, that is a beautiful turn.  But, from my years as a systems analyst, I have a couple of questions.  Can it take a glass inside?  Or maybe a metal cup that will fit it nicely?  Can anyone put some resin in the bottom to retain any liquids?  Just curious as I don't really know.  

Not specified to fit  glass but yes you could do this and fit it for a glass. I think he plans the epoxy route and the inside is not straight. I have heard of people doing bartop epoxy on these.