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I fitted the second hoop and decided that two hoops are enough. It seems, that the tightness has improved, even though we have temperatures around the freezing point here and the inside air is very dry. I suppose, the inside of the joints preserves a bit of humidity. But the lower hoop is much tighter than the screwable hoop that was on before, and that might be the real reason…
Now I am thinking about a nice handle shape and methods to attach the handle. I considered mortising the lower end and have the upper end reach over the lid into the mug. With a radius on the length of the mortise, it would be possible, but that’s too complicated. Instead, I might use dowels on both ends. I will dry the dowels in the oven first, then shape them to a tight fit. The holes will both point to the center of the mug, so there is some pinching action between the dowels. I think, this could make a secure fixture even without glue.
If someone knows a food-safe, taste- and odourless oil that cures hard, please let me know. At this stage, I consider not finishing the wood at all and let it take its natural course.
On the image, you can see the traces left by the inside heads of the rivets. They will be covered by the handle. Unfortunately, this means, that the outside heads will be invisible too.
Dieter
PS: I like the tankard as it is. I might make a few with and a few without handle. the ones without the handle will get a special surface treatment to match the traces of the rivets.
- This reply was modified 7 years, 10 months ago by Hugo Notti.
- This reply was modified 7 years, 10 months ago by Hugo Notti.
- This reply was modified 7 years, 10 months ago by Hugo Notti.