Wood for goblets

[AndrewPritchard]

So I turned my first wood goblet today. I did it with pine because I only had a limited amount of time and it's what I had to hand. It turned out (pun intended) quite well. So well in fact that several people asked me to make them one. Pine is obviously not going to work.

It did get me thinking about what wood could be used for goblets the owner could drink out of. I'm thinking oak and other open pored woods would not do well, and maple would probably be better. I get the impression that walnut would also be fine, but there are some who might be allergic so I think I would avoid that. What about birch?

I am assuming the process for drying is similar to drying bowl blanks - turn to rough shape, then wait until the weight stabilises and then do the final turning?

Would branches suffice for this, or should I steer clear of them as they are too unstable? 

[OldSouthWoodCraft]

 

I wouldn't turn down oak so quickly. English oak and French oak have been used for centuries to make barrels for wine, beer, and spirits. I don't have much input other than this as I never turn and know very little about it. Sorry Andrew.

 

 

http://www.iscbarrels.com/2017/03/30/oak-species-for-cooperage/

 

 

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[Barron]

Not sure why pine wouldn't work, but any tight grained wood should work.  Maple, cherry, walnut (if they don't chew on the rim) and even some exotics. 

[Mark J]

Any wood that would work for a salad bowl should be a consideration.

[wtnhighlander]

Red oak might leak through the pores, but white oak should work well.

 

[thatCharlieDude]

My FiL turned a nice one out of walnut. I'll post a pic of it. 

[thatCharlieDude]

FiL walnut goblet