Bottle Openers and More Bottle Openers

From bottom left to top right: Olivewood, Bocote, Marblewood, Black & White Ebony

I didn't get as much time in the shop this weekend as I wanted, but I was still able to make a few more bottle openers.  In fact, I am now out of kits so it will be a while before I can make some more.  The theme was the same. Lets use some of the more exotic woods and come up with something striking.  This set included Bocote, Black & White Ebony, Olivewood and Marblewood.  There is little doubt in my mind that my favorite of this bunch in the Bocote. The unique lines and squiggles of the grain as simply phenomenal.

Prices -
Black & White Ebony or Bocote Openers are $40
Marblewood is $35
Olivewood is $30

If interested, please use the contact information found in the about me or contact section of the blog.

Black & White Ebony Bottle Opener

Black & White Ebony Bottle Opener

Bocote Bottle Opener - my favorite so far!



Bocote Bottle Opener - Backside - look at that grain

Marblewood Bottle Opener

Marblewood Bottle Opener - backside grain

Marblewood Bottle Opener - undercut grain

Olivewood Bottle opener - backside grain

Olivewood Bottle Opener

Marblewood Chrome Bottle Openers

Another day of turning in the shop leads to another series of bottle openers.  This one is Marblewood with a chrome bottle opener. The indent is in the right spot for a comfortable ergonomic feel. The overall length is about 6-1/2 inches with about 4-1/4 inches coming from the Marblewood.

This piece is $35.  If interested, please use the contact information found in the about me or contact section of the blog.

Marblewood (Angelim Rajado, Marmaroxylon racemosum)comes from Suriname, South America which borders French Guiana, Guyana and Brazil.  It has heartwood in an orange-yellow color with black wavy streaking that gives it a marble appearance. The high contrast between the golden body and the much darker streaks give it an appearance somewhat similar to natural marble, hence the common name of “Marblewood” for this species. Marblewood’s overall appearance is very similar to Zebrawood, though Marblewood tends to have a slightly finer texture.