Woodworker's Journal 1981-5-6, страница 26

Wine Glass Holder

by Roger E. Schroeder

Although reasonably easy to make, this lathe project is an ideal gift item, and it can certainly be done with a minimum amount of scrap lumber.

The top and bottom can be made from plywood, as the top of this one is, pine, or even a hardwood. The four turned posts should be hardwood, however, and these were turned from 5/4 (1-1/16 actual) maple.

The top and bottom can be done on a lathe, although a bandsaw or jig saw will also cut them to shape. A router equipped with an ogee bit was used to cut the bottom molding. The top was rounded over with a Vi" rounding over bit.

To locate the post tenon holes, clamp together the top and bottom and drill a Vi inch diameter hole through both pieces. Back-up the bottom with scrap stock to prevent splintering. The holes on the top will be covered with Vi inch wood buttons. The four notches in the top piece are started using a Vi inch drill bit and finished on a bandsaw.

Here's a way to insure a tight fit for the post tenons: pre-drill holes for a small Vi inch screw into the centers of the tenon ends. Then cut a notch along their diameter lines with a dovetail saw. Glue and clamp the assembly together and put the screws in. These will cause the tenons to separate and make a tight fit. Cover the top holes with the wood buttons.

The project was finished with a dark walnut stain followed by two coats of satin polyurethane varnish. The final step was to glue the cork disc to the bottom. Four wine glasses and a bottle of wine provide the finishing touch.

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