March 5, 20233 yr comment_309965 One of the fun things of doing woodworking with our son as he grew up is watching him learn and explore new projects and techniques that interest him. We had an interesting conversation yesterday on two topics, both in the Japanese drink category. The first is the Masu Cup. Basically a box to hold ice to keep your drink (in this case, some type of cocktail) cold. Here is a pic of one that he provided, 'cause I sure had no idea what he was talking about. As you can see from the pic, this particular box is already beginning to discolor on the bottom. If one of you were to entertain building such a box, for the purpose of holding ice... what sort of finish would you use hoping for a long life from it? This second pic is of a hot tea that son & DIL made. At the Japanese market they found a type of tea containing cherry buds. Directions called for it to steep until the bud blossomed. They were both curious and delighted to find the bud actually opened. He reports the tea was also delicious... Report
March 5, 20233 yr comment_309983 Really interesting! My first thoughts were how was it made leak proof? Also, what wood is rot resistant. Maybe cypress? Then did a search and found this- "The small square cups made of Hinoki wood were originally used to measure rice and other food items, especially when they were still a trading currency". Then looked up Hinoki and- "Hinoki is a type of Japanese cypress wood". Still not sure how they are leak proof Report
March 5, 20233 yr comment_309984 Learn something new everyday. Maybe it is served on a coaster that retains the water. Purple Heart would also work. Report
March 5, 20233 yr comment_309990 @Masonsailor posted about a Japanese waterproof finish. Can't recall the name. Hopefully, he'll see this and chime in. Report
March 5, 20233 yr comment_309991 Cal, the Hassui finish that @Masonsailor has been using is made for wood cups and such, I bet it may work good for the ice cup. Hassui Ceramic Coating from Japan aka Liquid Glass — WOODSPIRIT HANDCRAFT WWW.WOODSPIRITHANDCRAFT.COM While in Japan I learned of another finish known as liquid glass which was tasteless, odorless, and had a very matte finish. In fact, the wooden items I... Report
March 5, 20233 yr Popular Post comment_309993 Thanks, John. My memory left along with the git up and go. Report
March 6, 20233 yr Author comment_310044 Thanks for all the good info, I will be passing it along... Report
March 10, 20233 yr comment_310383 Missed this. Very interesting. Is the Thunderbird etching on the glass a @Calproject? Report
March 11, 20233 yr Author comment_310406 20 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said: Missed this. Very interesting. Is the Thunderbird etching on the glass a @Calproject? Why yes it was Dave, first gen Firebird Report
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