Turning Simple Three Part Goblet - Low Risk - High Reward

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Of the many types of goblets that I have turned, I think
a three piece goblet is the simplest and very rewarding.
Simple: Only smaller pieces are extending out from the spindle.
Therefore, no steady rest is usually required.
Efficient: Smaller size pieces of wood can be used.
The stem does not require wasting most of a block of wood.
Pretty: The bottom of the base is easily turned and finished.
My goblet is about 8 inches tall and about 2.5 inches diameter,
finished with wipe-on poly.
Some newer viewers may wonder why I insist on wearing a face shield for safety. Please check out this video:
Woodturning Disaster • Woodturning Disaster
Enjoy.
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[@glencrandall7051]

I can easily see the advantage of making a goblet in three pieces. As you point out it lessens the probability of failure due to the slender stem. I like the use of contrasting wood also. Lots of possibilities there. Yours turned out very nice. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe. I will too.🙂🙂

[@walterwinnipeg7350]

While having a contrasting wood for the stem is a nice visual touch, there's something to be said about using the same wood for all three pieces. If it _looks_ like it was made from one single piece of wood, people looking at it might be more impressed? 🙂 In any case, turning a goblet is a fun and rewarding challenge. Thanks for the demo, Alan!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Your choice - Impressed vs risk. :) Alan

[@AsWoodTurns]

Well said! Glen Alan

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful goblet Alan. I mainly make one piece goblets but have had to resort to three piece ones when the stem broke while turning. Then a three piece one is an easy repair and no one is the wiser.

[@AsWoodTurns]

:) Alan

[@nathanclinard1470]

I’ve been doing three piece goblets using a similar method but I have used a 1/2” tenon on the stem and grab hold of it using a set of pen jaws. The other difference is that I put a 1/2” mortise on the top of the stem and then epoxy in the goblet from an old wine glass.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Another great idea. Alan

[@williamellis8993]

Nice looking goblet, Alan. Bill

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Bill Alan

[@mpham321]

Nice project! Will help with using up some of the scraps too!

[@AsWoodTurns]

and to de-clutter the shop Alan

[@stuartscott9646]

Like!

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