Cork redux

[evansd2]

Cork can be difficult to cut reliably, and it chars like crazy. If I were doing it I would buy precut cork rounds and engrave them.

Like:

Cork coaster set

Hello, we are the Tuit family. [IMG_1122] First things first, much credit goes to @tjleasa, his glass coaster set and box were the inspiration here. In fact, ignore my post and go read hers, it’s way better. Still here? OK, I warned you. So, for father’s day, I wanted to cook up a quick gift. My pop is a big Red Sox fan, so I landed on a coaster set. Of course, it’s my dad, so I wanted to do it right, so I made a box to present/store them in. Details: Materials are figured walnut, ha…

or any number of cork providers on aliexpress:

30 rounds for a dollar.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807135504718.html

Granted those are barebones, but the labor saving alone is worth it.

More refined, 10/$0.99:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806147910728.html

More refined, like the ones I used in that project, 6 for a buck:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806079529732.html

Maybe you want square? 50 for about 5 bucks:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808320340262.html

Granted, all of these prices are probably introductory rates, but cheap is cheap.