Quaich

[AndyP]

After the failure of this attempt https://www.thewoodhaven2.co.uk/threads/oops.11453/ I thought it was about time to try again.

The original plan was to use a lignum vitae lawn green bowl but the dimensions of the quaich would not allow. This is yew.

I just need to find someone to engrave something suitable .
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[Phil]

Very smart and nice work Andy.

 

[Lurker]

Nice one Andy

 

[AndyP]

Thanks gents, I’ve not glued yet either.

 

[AJB Temple]

Nice work Andy. I had to look up what it is for (Scottish sharing cup, used at weddings).

 

[Accipiter]

Nice work Andy. I had to look up what it is for (Scottish sharing cup, used at weddings).

Thanks... saves me doing so, was about to do so until I reached your reply... "Scottish Sharing Cup"

 

[fuse]

Its beautiful.
Any wood and metal together is always an aesthetic delIght - to me at least.
Even a cheap galvanised gate latch....

 

[TrimTheKing]

Very nice mate.

 

[Cabinetman]

Yes very nice indeed, interestingly according to my American expert, over here it’s called a Porringer, used for sipping from for soup, wide bowl to cool quicker, possibly it’s of Dutch origin?

 

[AndyP]

never heard them called that before. First came to my attention during the Commonwealth Games that were held in Glasgow a few years back. They were handed out to all the medal winners. I am reliably informed the word is pronounce quake, but am happy to be corrected.

 

[Lurker]

I made one last year for my son’s wedding which took place in Elgin cathedral (there is one room with a roof, the rest is a ruin) .
The quaich was a part of the ceremony, the fathers dispensed the whiskey and the bride and groom took a drink each.