Egg cups???

[Paul.J]

My brother as asked me to make him six egg cups :shock:
So what would be a suitable wood to use and what finish to apply if any. :?:
I know they will get a lot of use and probably end up being washed in soapy water.

 

[Bodrighy]

As the wood won't be in direct ontact with food th wood cn be abything as long as it is not too soft and is stable. Beech, ash, yew, plane, etc are all acceptable IMHO. I would finish them by simply giving them a good soak in oil. If they are used by children they will nee scrubbing as the yolk is like superglue IME and doesn't just wipe off.

Pete

 

[Paul.J]

And here they are
Nothing eggciting in the shape.He wanted chunky,and simple,and after showing him the first one which was OKd i carried on with the other three
Yes he only wanted four :roll:
Made them from Laburnum,as i had some smaller off cuts and i think they came out alright.
Another satisfied customer

 

[wizer]

Pic not working Paul

 

[Paul.J]

Thanks Tom.
Is that any better :roll:

 

[wizer]

oh yeh I like those Paul. Very nice shape and a good match.

 

[loz]

Very nice Paul !

That wood is beautiful. Did you have to put a food safe finish on them ?

Loz

 

[stevebuk]

luv em paul, these are right up my street, lovely shape and fantastic wood choice too.

 

[DaveL]

Very nice, I have been asked to do an egg cup, need to find a suitable offcut. :lol:

 

[Bodrighy]

Thiose are really cool, I love the different shape and it seems to go so well with the grain pattern.

Pete

 

[Turn It In]

Hi Paul,
Love the egg cups and what a fine selection of grain patterns.
Super job they look the part and very stable!!
Regards,
Ian

 

[Woodmagnet]

=D> Cracking job Paul. :lol:

 

[Paul.J]

Thanks for all the comments :shock:
These were only turned off quickish,and i wasn't paying that much attention to the shapes,just the size/depth of the bowl,and was surprised meself when i looked at all four together to see how close they were :shock:

Loz wrote

Did you have to put a food safe finish on them ?

Yes Loz i decided just to use food safe oil,with a good coating.

 

[Jenx]

:lol: :lol: That lathe is suiting you !! :lol: :lol:

Great Job Paul ... as we know, 'copy' jobs are real toughies, and you've made a grand job of those. they look great !

The asthetics of Laburnum are hard to beat !... fantastic set of eggcups...
Really like those ! 8) 8) 8) 8)