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Captured Cabochon Bottle Stoppers
 

 

Turning Instructions for
Captured Cabochon Bottle Stoppers
by Ed Davidson
Ed Davidson's homepage: YoYoSpin.com
 

How-To Photo Essay



 



 

The following tutorial will guide the novice to intermediate woodturner through the process of making a one-of-a-kind wine bottle stopper using my "Captured Cabochon" (CC) blanks, available exclusively through Arizona Silhouette. The example shown here will utilize a Peroba Rosa wood blank, pre-drilled and tapped, with an attractive wine theme drawing embedded into the blank and covered with a cast plastic resin.



 


First, you'll need a CC blank and a 3/8" x 16tpi stopper mandrel, available from Arizona Silhouette.

 

The CC blank you purchase from Arizona Silhouette will already be drilled and tapped, to fit the mandrel.


Next, you'll need a drill chuck. In this tutorial, I'm using a # 2 mortise taper chuck set into the lathe's headstock.

 


Insert the stopper mandrel in the chuck and tighten it securely, insuring that the large ring-washer fits flush and snugly against the drill chuck.


Here's another view of the mandrel in the drill chuck.


 


Thread your CC blank onto the mandrel, being careful to not cross-thread (strip-out) the pre-tapped blank.  If you have a problem here and strip the CC blank's threads, wrap a piece of plumber's tape or masking tape around the mandrel's threads and remount the CC blank for a snug fit.


In this photo, you can see a little compression jig I've made, that allows the tailstock's live-center to be snugged up against the CC blank without digging into the resin casting. Note the little dimple in the end of this jig, allowing the live-center's point to seat without splitting the wood jig.

 

The wooden jig should have a flat end about 1/2" square that fits flush against the cast resin part of the CC blank. The purpose of this setup is to provide support on the tailstock end of your blank while turning.


Now, tighten up the tailstock and live-center against the wooden jig and CC blank. Don't make it too tight...


Turn the CC blank into a cylinder as shown here.

 


Now it's up to your imagination...turn a pleasing shape.


When you've completed the outside shaping of the CC blank, move the tailstock out of the way and remove the wooden jig.  Move your toolrest up to the cast resin part of the blank as shown and about 1/4" below center.

 


Now, using a sharp skew, carefully shear scrape the outer edge of the blank. Make sure the wood to resin transition is smooth and even, and be sure to not cut too deep, damaging the paper design underneath the resin. Also try to get the cast resin surface as smooth as possible during this stage...use a light touch! Do not try using a gouge or scraper for this operation, as it will almost certainly damage the resin casting.

 


Dry sand the turned blank as you normally would. Be careful when sanding the cast resin area to avoid heat build up. At this stage, many turners may want to continue sanding with micro mesh. However, I've found that dry sanding up to 400 grit followed by a 3-step buff is sufficient.


 

Apply a coat of sanding sealer and wipe off the excess with a paper towel before it dries.



As you can see, the Captured Cabochon has a milky looking surface and will have many fine scratches on it's surface...that's normal.

 

 

Remove the stopper blank from your mandrel and buff out the scratches using Tripoli or Jeweler's Rouges. I'm using the Beall buffing system here.

 


Next, a light buff with White Diamond will polish the piece.


Apply a coat of Renaissance Wax, wait 30 seconds and buff using the third Beall wheel (clean...no Carnauba wax).

 


Wait 10 to 15 minutes, then apply a second coat of R-wax, wait another 30 seconds and final buff. And you're done...


 

Special note on turning the new 3-D Captured Cabochon blanks...

The three dimensional porcelain rose is set into a 1/2" deep counter bore. Likewise, the USMC collar insignia is set into a 3/8" counter bore. When turning your 3-D CC, be careful to not cut into the backside of the resin encapsulating these objects. Have a careful look at the stopper photos to the right...note that the stopper's top is designed so that there is plenty of wood left behind the cabochon and that the resin has not been cut into.

 


 

 

 

 

A wide variety of Captured Cabochon bottle stopper blanks are available in several different woods, exclusively through Arizona Silhouette. Choose form embedded Diamond Back Rattlesnake skin, several patriotic and military themes, as well as many more designs to come.


 

 

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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ and the American G.I.
One died for your soul and the other for your freedom.

By Danielle   "A proud Army wife"
 

 
A friend sent me the following:

What is a Veteran?   A "Veteran" -- whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve -- is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America" for an amount of up to and including his or her life.

Semper Fi!  (1965-1974)

 
Operation Komando



Until they all come home...


 
 

Freedom Alliance
Supporting the continued education of children whose parents were killed in the line of Duty.
 
Lt. Colonel Oliver North, Founder and Honorary Chairman
 

The Mission of Freedom Alliance is to advance the American heritage of freedom by honoring and encouraging military service, defending the sovereignty of the United States and promoting a strong national defense.

Freedom Alliance , a 501(c)3 educational and charitable foundation, was founded in 1990 by Lt.Col Oliver L. North, who now serves as the organization's honorary chairman. We will work to "keep America strong, keep America prosperous, and keep America free," said North upon the founding of Freedom Alliance. And so we have.
 


It was 113 here yesterday....
   
A friend and customer called the other day and in the course of our conversation he mentioned that he had a dog that was fourteen years old and was showing signs of age.  I asked him if he had ever read "The Dog's Prayer" and he had not heard of it.  As a courtesy to him and to others that have not read it I am posting it here.  Kleenex will be needed.....

A Dog's Prayer

Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

When it is cold and wet, please take me inside... for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements... and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth... though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land... for you are my god... and I am your devoted worshiper.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.

And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest...and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.

Beth Norman Harris


The following is my own personal opinion...
I am a forty-two year resident of Yuma, Arizona.  My home town is located on the Arizona/California/Mexico border along the Colorado River.

Our country has been invaded by foreign nationals for over the past 26 years and I am no longer willing to keep my head down and not say anything for fear of offending someone.  I do not see this issue as political.  This is an issue of abiding by current Federal law.  Anyone from another country who is residing in this country without proper documentation is an illegal alien.

If my personal beliefs effect my business - I'm willing to live with that.  If I have offended someone - I'm willing to live with that too.

I have lived in this great country for 63+ years and I am not going to back down from any threat directed at the United States - foreign or domestic.  If you would like to see for yourself what Arizona and this country are up against take a look at these two websites: mexica-movement.org and mexica-movement . Take a look at the pictures shown below that were taken during a demonstration in Phoenix, AZ last summer.

If you would like to help out Arizona please consider donating to our state's Build The Fence fund by clicking on the link below.  This is not just an Arizona problem - illegal immigration affects all of us.  Should you believe as I do and want to help out then put your money where your mouth is.  70% of us living in Arizona approve of SB1070 and we certainly appreciate your support.  Someday we might be able to financially support your state in accomplishing the same legislation Arizona passed.

$5.00, $10.00 and $20.00 donations are most welcome.  Thank you for your consideration.

Update July 27, 2011   We are not giving up!



Build The Border Fence

Arizona Governor versus the owner of the Phoenix Suns Basketball Team

The owner of the Phoenix Suns basketball team, Robert Sarver, opposes Arizona's new immigration laws. Arizona's Governor, Jan Brewer, released the following statement in response to Sarver's criticism of the new law (SB1070):

"What if the owners of the Sun's discovered that hordes of people were sneaking into games without paying? What if they had a good idea who the gate-crashers are, but the ushers and security personnel were not allowed to ask these folks to produce their ticket stubs, thus non-paying attendees couldn't be ejected. Furthermore, what if the Sun's ownership was expected to provide those who sneaked in with complimentary eats and drink? And what if, on those days when a gate-crasher became ill or injured, the Sun's had to provide free medical care and shelter?" 

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer


The following is an a example of what is taking place in Arizona.  Have you seen these pictures on any the main stream media outlets?
This demonstration took place on July 31, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona.