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   john_c2 | Apr 10, 2021 09:15am | #1

   You can drink out of most woods. Leaving liquid in a wooden cup for more than a few minutes makes this more problematic.

   If I were turning this I would use Bethlehem olive wood. It's beautiful, turns amazing, and even smells great. It's perfect for you, but not cheap in the size you need. I'd practice on maple or cherry first.

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   user-6445466 | Apr 10, 2021 03:45pm | #2

   Suggest a bit more research. If this chalice is to be used for religious celebration some religions require the chalice may not be made of porous material or if it is wood it must be lined with gold, silver or ceramic. Others limit the wood choice to olive.

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   NixaJim | Apr 12, 2021 09:24am | #3

   Thanks sir. But this will just be a display gift and I'll probably make a nice display case for it also.

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   john_c2 | Apr 12, 2021 11:35am | #4

   Reproduce the one from Indiana Jones.

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   _mj_ | Apr 12, 2021 11:55am | #5

   Ummm... I don't think those headhunters were Episcopalian.

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   john_c2 | Apr 12, 2021 12:18pm | #6

   No, the one with the holy grail, and the ancient crusader. Headhunters would have used a nice gourd.

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   NixaJim | Apr 13, 2021 09:26am | #7

   I've ordered olive wood from Bethlehem. Cost of shipping is more than the wood which doesn't surprise me. 5-15 day shipping $50. I had to order 4 blanks of 2.5 X 2.5 X 4 each.
   Don't know yet what glue to use to put them all together for turning and what contrasting wood to use for the stem and base. Suggestions welcome.

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   Diego1222011 | Aug 22, 2021 03:17pm | #8

   I think that there is a better gift, for example, an expedition

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   NixaJim | Sep 06, 2021 01:59pm | #9

   At first I thought you were talking about a vehicle