Medieval goblets

[stevebuk]

Is it possible to drink from red oak goblets.

 

[chipmunk]

Hi Steve,
I think they'd need sealing, or else you'd need to drink fast!, as red oak is classically ring-porous.

HTH
Jon

 

[woodndrum]

Don't know about red oak specifically, but chestnuts melamine lacquer in sufficient quantity would seal tissue paper.

 

[boysie39]

Steve , I'm sure Bodrigy or CHJ , will be along soon with answers . They are the ones that seem to know going back over the years .

 

[tekno.mage]

Osmo oil is the key! They recommend two coats, but for a drinking vessel I'd use three - and you'd then be able to wash the goblets in hot soapy water after use! I've used Osmo Oil on some sycamore plates I eat off most days - and despite showing a few knife abrasions they are still looking good and with no signs of staining after a years worth of use (including use with pasta sauces and curries). I also used Osmo oil on an ash chopping board I use daily and again, apart from knife marks there is no staining at all.

 

[stevebuk]

thank you all, i have been asked to make 8 for a guy that has his own wood, not turned anything for 2 years, it will be a challenge..

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Osmo oil is the key! They recommend two coats, but for a drinking vessel I'd use three - and you'd then be able to wash the goblets in hot soapy water after use! I've used Osmo Oil on some sycamore plates I eat off most days - and despite showing a few knife abrasions they are still looking good and with no signs of staining after a years worth of use (including use with pasta sauces and curries). I also used Osmo oil on an ash chopping board I use daily and again, apart from knife marks there is no staining at all.

You don't mean polyX do you Kym? Can you specify the actual name please as I'd like to try that. Thanks

 

[tekno.mage]

I've used either Osmo Polyx Oil or Osmo Top Oil and found they both perform in a similar manner regarding resisting food and liquid marks.