Wooden mugs

[Nbmartin]

New member from IL. Not sure how to post things yet, but I'll try a question. I like making wooden mugs,but not sure how to flatten a spot on the rings without doing all of them. Any help would be nice. Also, why doesn't Dewalt come with a lifting arm? Tired of hen pecking, gotta go.

Thanks

[Merlin]

First up welcome, next as for the rings with a flat spot (for the handle I assume) either file/sand by hand or flatten the rings concerned before glueing.

***Merlin***

[Rapid Roger]

I'm not sure why you want a flat spot on a mug either but, if it is for a handle, I find it easier to sand and/or file a curve in the handle. I wrap sandpaper around a dowel or use a half round file and work it a little at a time until I can get a proper curve in the handle ends. Actually, depending on how tight the curve is in the mug, it doesn't have to be all that close.
That is how I made the handle on this pitcher. (note the the curvature changes from the top to the bottom)




Rog

[Dan26]

I agree with Roger, instead of flattening the ring make a curve in the handle. You can wrap sandpaper around the mug and use that to sand the perfect curve for the handle to fit the mug. If you make a lot of these mugs, you can speed things up by making a jig out of a ring, add sandpaper and attach to the drill press with an arbor.

[Nbmartin]

Thanks to those who replied about the flat spot on the mug. The directions from Steve Good was to flatten the rings of the mug after glue up. I agree with the replies and curved the handle instead. It was a hit and miss if I got it right. I loved the suggestions and will try them. Hope this is the right way to reply.

Thanks