Bottle Stoppers (1)
I am often told there is no need for a wine bottle stopper as you should finish the bottle. I agree. These are for the end of the second or third bottle. ;-) These can be made with a coin of your choosing embedded in the top, giving the stopper a particularly nice appearance. These stoppers all have stainless or brass food-grade tips, made by Ruth Niles. While chrome tips will eventually start to break down, leaving bits of chrome in the bottle, these will hold up indefinitely.
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I have been making from wood for as long as I can remember. I take a great deal of pride in my work and will not accept a commission if I am not entirely sure I can complete it to your satisfaction. ShopDog Turnery is a one-person, one-dog operation making all sorts of custom items, primarily lathe based. This includes bottle-stoppers, wine glasses (with glass or wooden bowls), platters and plates, bowls, boxes, and whatever else springs to mind.
In addition to lathe work I make various flat pieces; tables, specialty boxes, cutting boards and, again, whatever else springs to mind.
I make for the joy of the making, using sustainably harvested and reclaimed or historical woods exclusively.
Molly was the ShopDog, but is no longer with us. She did all the "RUFF" work in the turnery.
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chad volpe
For Custom Wood Wine Glasses for Fifth Wedding Anniversary5.0Jim worked with me to design and create two custom wooden wine glasses for my fifth wedding anniversary. After working with Jim and receiving the finished product, I can genuinely say I was AMAZED with his friendly demeanor, helpful dialogue and completed project. He was a joy to work with and helped me through the process and was very open and honest as we finalized the look and design. Once decided, he was timely and prompt in finishing the product. And, saving the best for last, the final wine glasses were incredible!! They were extremely well done, high quality, and looked exactly as I thought they were and as Jim said they would look. We have used them several times now, and they are holding up very well. I will definitely be looking to work with Jim again in the future, as it was a genuine pleasure.
- AW
Annemarie Wouters
For Annemarie's two wood wall hangings for inside home5.0Jim was great to work with. Very happy with final project
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Carrie Rich
For Carrie's Cutting Board5.0@shopdogturnery did a FABULOUS job on my cutting board! His professionalism, communication and product was all top notch!
- LS
Lonnie Secrist
For Personalized Man Cave Sign Jmc3.7Did a great job making the 12 inch x 24 inch sign I ordered but it took 3 months to get it. Unacceptable
RSRachel Simpson
For Hardwood Rolling Pins5.0When trying to decide what to get my 4 year old granddaughter for her birthday, I was baking and realized I was using a rolling pin that my mother had gotten for me when I was a youngster. So, perfect! A rolling pin with her initials and date of birth on it. I went right to Custom Made and found Jim Barbour.
It took about a month (which he explained in advance) and it was worth the wait. It is magnificent. My husband, who owns a wooden boat and does many things with wood, was impressed as well. Beautiful shape, excellent engraving…better than I had hoped for.
Thanks, Jim for the spectacular work. Hopefully when she is baking at 45, she still has this rolling pin!
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