Project Information This is one of my most satisfying projects. It's made of ash and walnut. So far it has held up well and I've been using it for well over a month. Gallery 412033.jpg 84.3 KB Views: 15 412034.jpg 83.8 KB Views: 8 412035.jpg 92.1 KB Views: 6 Share: Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Link
Report Vip3r74 · Registered Joined Jun 12, 2013 · 20 Posts Jul 24, 2013 Very nice, I think every LJ should have one of these! What did u use to seal it?
Report TurningHeads · Registered Joined Apr 2, 2011 · 34 Posts Jul 24, 2013 Wouldn't the heat cause the wood fibers to open up and turn black from the coffee? I too am curious as to what you sealed it with.
Wouldn't the heat cause the wood fibers to open up and turn black from the coffee? I too am curious as to what you sealed it with.
Report matthewcressey · Registered Joined Dec 18, 2012 · 37 Posts Jul 24, 2013 I used a salad bowl finish, I expected problems but so far there haven't been any.
Report Momcanfixit · Registered Joined Sep 19, 2012 · 6,580 Posts Jul 24, 2013 Oooh, I really like this. I love the smell of wood, but I don't think I'd like the taste of it in my coffee. Any issues with that?
Oooh, I really like this. I love the smell of wood, but I don't think I'd like the taste of it in my coffee. Any issues with that?
Report matthewcressey · Registered Joined Dec 18, 2012 · 37 Posts Jul 24, 2013 Nope I haven't had any problems with taste, it's different then glass but not bad.
Report ldl · In Loving Memory Joined Dec 4, 2011 · 196 Posts Jul 24, 2013 Nice cup. How did you attach the handle?
Report matthewcressey · Registered Joined Dec 18, 2012 · 37 Posts Jul 24, 2013 I went a little overkill when I attached the handle. I used akabond.
Report doubleDD · Registered Joined Oct 21, 2012 · 2,584 Posts Jul 24, 2013 This just looks like a great hot chocolate mug to me. I could see a marshmallow floating around in it. But great coffee mug.
This just looks like a great hot chocolate mug to me. I could see a marshmallow floating around in it. But great coffee mug.
Report Albert · Registered Joined Jul 28, 2008 · 231 Posts Jul 25, 2013 I like the cup but am curious as to what is 'akabond'?
Report matthewcressey · Registered Joined Dec 18, 2012 · 37 Posts Jul 25, 2013 It's a structural two part epoxy. It's rated for like 17,000 pounds of sheer load.
Report ldl · In Loving Memory Joined Dec 4, 2011 · 196 Posts Jul 25, 2013 Hope your coffee ain't that thick. Heee Heee.
Report F Fishinbo · Registered Joined Jun 11, 2012 · 259 Posts Jul 26, 2013 Beautiful mug! Like the shape, wood colors and the handle.