Woodturning Coffee BEANS Into a Coffee CUP!
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Wonder what happens with bag of coffee beans on the lathe? Let’s find out!
For starters, no project has ever smelled so good!
When I began woodturning the coffee beans into a coffee mug I had no idea what to expect. I just wanted to do a little something different. Would it even hold together? Would I find air pockets all over given all the small cracks and crevices between and inside the coffee beans? Which would make the piece too weak to cut into anything of use. This was more of a long shot experiment than a potentially successful project. I did not have high hopes for this to turn out well.
You might have noticed I ran my PSI up to 80 instead of the usual 60 PSI in the pressure chamber given all of the small places for air to hide. I have a strong feeling this helped because in certain spots the walls of tumbler were sanded down thinner than the width of a coffee bean. Impossible to do without the cup collapsing in on itself! So I thought.
Another thing you may notice is after doing the initial shaping and drilling on the coffee mug, not a single blade touched the coffee bean/epoxy mixture for the rest of the project- only on the spalted oak base and lid were metal tools used again. All of the shaping was done with heavy grit sandpaper because it's a lot less aggressive on the already thin cup. That's how careful I wanted to be with the pice after an unexpectedly successful (but very slow) drilling process.
In case you were wondering, I did go back and coat the entire cup in a food grade epoxy. I didn't have any on hand at the time of the video. Here's the link to the stuff I used:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Enjoy!
Disclaimer: After decades of wood working (wood turning, sculpting, building projects) I’ve developed unique techniques when putting certain tools to use. In some cases this is very dangerous and not recommended for you to try. If you decide to use tools like those presented in my videos, please follow their intended uses and directions. - Jak na to + styl
Is there "food grade" epoxy you could treat the wood with, to seal it? It feels like untreated wood would be safe to use with anything but water. Imagine an untreated, "raw" wood coffee cup. It would absorb the coffee (and cream & sugar, if you like them), & become a breeding ground for bacteria & mold (nless there is some aspect of this project you didn't show, i.e. treating the wood off-screen).
Good question! I use oat milk so no spoilage of dairy milk to worry about. And the wood actually works as a natural anti microbial, keeping conditions more sanitary than you’d expect (probably why wood cutting boards are so commonly used). And for the coffee beans and resin, you nailed it! I went back and coated it with a food grade epoxy because I didn’t have any on hand at the time of the project.
@@PrestonsProjects Very cool! Thank you for answering, I love learning about these processes through videos like yours, things which I'd have no way learn about otherwise.
@@alden1132 I always appreciate the curiosity! I believe it’s pertinent for a fulfilled life. Stay curious!
@@PrestonsProjects What is the food grade epoxy you use, most of the stuff I find isnt food grade
Only reason i came here is to say the orange/beeswax you used in vid is not food safe. Didn’t want you poisoning yourself. Glad you knew 👍🏼
The smell of wood and coffee in the shop must have been epic.
Sure was!!
@@PrestonsProjects I’m going to shit my pants 😫😫
does epoxy have a smell too?
@@colincarter8694 usually just when you pour it. after its setup it doesn't smell much.
@@oggatog3698 what about when you’re turning it
For me, a transparent color of epoxy would have been better so that you will see all the coffeabeans layers. Also would have been nice if you have shown the final product longer in the end.
Agreed!
Would've been much better.
Agreed. Would love to see more versions and more lid designs.
Just pause the video
@@jaymorel8641 Just had to say hello to someone with a little common sense. A rare thing these days.
I bet that was the best smelling wood project ever. It's beautiful.
that's what I was thinking, I could imagine the smell of wood and coffee
and glue.......
@@jameskid81 цианакрилат
That's exactly what I thought!
You’re hot damn right it smelled good. Thank you!!
Clear epoxy would have been way cooler. Also not sure if I’d put boiling hot liquid in an epoxy container. But the craftsmanship was incredible!
iced coffee exists.
@@AlisterTate I'm not sure you'd want to drink anything from that cup, hot or cold.
@@cozybones4037 they said they sealed the cup with food-grade epoxy, so it is safe to put coffee in
@@winteraquarius1595 ahahahahahahahahahahah.....welll go for it....i stick to the ceramic for my life!!!
@@winteraquarius1595 Does food grade epoxy account for an ability to withstand chemical break down from hot liquid? Or does food grade mean it's just safe to eat off of, but not dishwasher safe.
Looks supercool, but I think it would've looked better if the epoxy was see-through. Seeing the beans suspended "in air" would've been really cool
He didn't use epoxy cause it is harmful to human body
@@Rabipatel1 did u watch the video?... he used tabletop epoxy and another type with the beans...0:34 .. he also said in another comment he used food grade epoxy for last coating of cup that's not in this video
@@Rabipatel1
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Not true. Peter brown did a clear epoxy and coffee bean project that looked awful when it was finished.
@@thebat7505 yeah it looks like rabbit poop. I made some gauges for a friend with this white epoxy technique, it looks way better with the contrast in my opinion
Dead honest. My favorite part of this vid was him stopping the machine with his foot!
Yaaaaaaas!¡
Absolutely 🤣🤣🤣
So true
Same!
5:15
well it's a lathe czcams.com/users/postUgkxN9zrzkkhnjUF5PQbuA_B1gYdsfCu9k6z but it wasn't what i would have anticipated. Headstock, tailstock, carriage apron are manufactured from aluminum now not cast iron. The spindle diameter for the bearings is too small allowing for a few play in the spindle so I am using some blue Loctite to take out the play.
Amazing work! As a former machinist, I love seeing wood lathes used to create art. However, as a former machinist, please let the lathe come to a stop on its own and don't touch the piece until it is finished spinning. I had to have a massive splinter removed from my hand because I didn't let the piece stop spinning, and it was expensive.
I was about to say the same thing Everytime he reached out to stop it my anxiety spiked lol. I've seen to many peoples hands and too many videos of peoples hands getting turned into mush by lathes (granted the majority are by metal lathes but....).
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@@Praise___YaH okay cool but can we talk about lathes
@@Praise___YaH Nobody cares mate.
@@rogthepirate4593
No sir, many care, you don’t, that’s all on you
Legend has it, he's still cleaning coffee bits out of his workshop to this day.
bean bits
Nah, let it smell like coffee
That the exposed surface beans dissolved when water was poured into the cup.
Ur cool
But it smells great
What impresses me the most is the fact he was able to get the Peets bag back together after shredding it like that
Lol ffs 🤣
I’m not sure if this is a subtle troll or if I’m missing something
This was so cool! I'm not a wood worker, but I do have some epoxy resin I've been wanting to try. I don't see myself ever personally woodturning, but I really enjoy watching your videos. You make it look easy.
Won’t know unless ya try!!
The best part of watching this whole project was wondering if the aroma of fresh coffee bean permeated the atmosphere 😂😂😂...i love coffee ☕️
I dont think I would ever drink out of it, but as a piece of woodworking genius it would be in my collection. LOVE to watch the lathe at work, its so relaxing for me somehow. Thanks.
Once it is sealed with food grade epoxy it is perfectly safe to drink from.
@@dreyhawk but it wasn't, at the time at least, and people not delving into the comments later (now) have valid concerns
@@vegabondtenai9948 It wasn't sealed when he made the video because he did not have any food grade epoxy on hand. As soon as he acquired it he sealed the cup. In the meantime it just sat as decor. I'm not saying their concerns are not valid. I'm just stating that it is possible to make such a cup safe to use.
@@dreyhawk isn't all epoxy made from BPA? Can it ever really be consider perfectly safe given the concerns people have about BPA now?
@@namaan123 People are stupid, this should not be news to you. BPAs are only a problem under specific circumstances. Circumstances that the average person never encounters.
My favorite part is when you stopped the lathe with your foot. 😂 You make some awesome stuff! God bless you
Years of funny walking have made me quite flexible. Thanks Ben!
@@PrestonsProjects 😂
@@PrestonsProjects my 12 year old daughter likes to watch them with me too. You've got a creative genius ability. Very cool stuff!
@@homemademusic7 glad you’re enjoying it! I got some fresh long-form videos coming. I’ve been MIA for too long!
That had to be the best smelling project you've ever done.
I feel like that would make a cool lamp shade for a coffee bar. For one of those pendent lights that hang down. Especially if you used a clear or even gold color epoxy with the ring at the end.
Too opaque for a lamp shade
@@BinCaAlors do you not have eyes he said clear or gold my guy
Not a bad idea. Everyone recommending clear epoxy doesn’t realize it would only look good if it was lit up from the inside like with your idea
15:15 Customer- ”I ordered a flat white coffee mug!”
Barrista Carpenter-”😐"
I bet that was a great smelling session of turning! Beautiful results!
It was very pleasant. Thanks Wonderboy!
A beautiful craft! 😍
I think I would have preferred a transparent epoxy- it gives more visual texture of the beans.
And I might have like a different shape lid a bit more- but I've never done wood turning so maybe that was the best shape to do!
Surprisingly clear epoxy looks terrible with this design. You would think it’s bright and you can see every bean but it actually goes very opaque and the beans/epoxy look one color.
I bet that was the best smelling project you've ever done! Yum!
10/10 I highly recommend this project!
Through the whole video all I could think was how good the shop must have smelled!
My sentiments exactly...
Ha ha ha.... I was just thinking the same thing!!🤗
And doh I just commented bf I red this ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
The moment you see the dude turning off the lathe with his foot, you know he’s good 🤣
Nope, he didn’t plan ahead.
Im looking for dis comment haha
@@robertlangley258 not sure about good, but flexible for sure!
@@robertlangley258 who’s to say that wasn’t the plan all along?!
Or just different
I could watch you do these things all day!
You are amazingly creative!
Your talent is very unique and amazing to watch!
Thank you❣️
Thanks Mary 😃
Bro, 2 years later and I’m just seeing this. Love this project. Would buy one from you in a heart beat. Absolutely the coolest coffee cup I’ve seen hands down
Agreed...beautiful cup....
The best paaart of waaaking up, is carving out your cuuup!
Love the build, although I gotta say seeing coffee beans on white resin has got be craving some cookies & cream ice cream XD
Honestly, I think that's why it's my favorite color combo when turning coffee beans. Makes me want to bite into the cup and start eating it. Thank you!!
@@PrestonsProjects 😋😄👍
Lol, it had me craving cookies and cream chocolate
You just gave me an idea for coffee cookies and cream ice cream. Once in a while, I make my own using heavy whipping cream and condensed milk
@@patrickschardt7724 That sounds like a great idea! That touch of bitterness from the coffee would match the sweetness of the cookies.
Very surprised you didn’t glaze the surfaces with resin and polish it after turning to seal the cut beans.
First thought I had. If you have an uninterrupted coffee bean that extends from the inside to the outside, I wouldn't expect it to last long.
He mentioned in another comment that he had gone back and sealed the mug with food-grade epoxy later as he did not have it then.
Exactly what I thought
All those beans at the bottom on the outside with holes in them and between the wood at the bottom were bothering me. I wanted to see him go and fill them in. I assume the food grade resin got used inside and out off camera 🤞🏼
It's extra coffee flavor!
People keep saying a clear epoxy would have been better, but I like the way it looks. Reminds me of a bowl of Cocoa Puffs!
This project probably smelled heavenly all the way through 💯
That was my first thought!
Smelled like a gas fired roastery on a Christmas morning
I have mixed feelings on this project. I believe it would have looked better with a clear epoxy.
I've tried many variations with coffee beans and white remains the favorite.
@@PrestonsProjects
I can see why you’d want the top lip to be white. It gives a visual line where the edge is.
I also think if the mid-body of the cup can have clear epoxy, that would have being epic.
Can you pour two different mix of epoxy in one pouring? Or would the clear & white diffuse too much into each other during the curing and be all mixed up?
@@reallifeengineer7214 Just from my own dabbling in epoxy you would likely have to do two different pours to get the clear to stay clear. You'd have to pour the first 2/3 - 3/4 clear, let it cure, then pour the white on top.
The semen colored epoxy is not doing it for me either. clear amber color would look nice tho
@@BenjaxAraya quite descriptive 😂. And yeah, clear amber would look good.
I think my morning coffee would taste sooo much better if I was drinking out of this cup ❤
I adore this cup!!! Everything the shape look it's awsome!
Fun to watch! I started picturing a beer stein made out of hops and wheat- that's a lot of work though
Hey, not a bad idea!!
Hops contain the female sex hormone Oestrogen / Estrogen which is responsible for female physical features and reproduction. It reduces testosterone/androgen levels in men. So guys, drink beer if you want man boobs, a gut and mood swings.
@@AndyJayLark so does soy, so you really can't eat any packaged or processed foods because all of them have soy as an ingredient.
@@rebeccacampbell585 Thanks for pointing that out. Really the best food is homegrown, am I right Rebecca?
@@AndyJayLark oh shut up with your stupid internet stories. Learn some real FACTS before you spew your garbage.
You chose a beautiful wood. The grain complements the beans perfectly!
This is actually the worst part of the log. It is the core of the stem, the more of this structure you have the closer to being rotten it is. Usually you would only use it for burning wood, but for optical purposes it seem to suffice. In general the whiter an cleaner the wood is overall, the better and more expensive.
I agree, the wood had great character.
Anyone know what type of wood that was?
@@GiGiAUT1987 It's a spalted wood but could be pecan or something else. I'm "voting" for it being pecan tho
That is my absolute favorite coffee, been drinking it for at least 20 years. Such a cool idea!
WOW - I am amazed. What beautiful work and craftsmanship. Beautiful.
Thank you very much!
More beauty shots at the end please, that's the reward! Makes me want to get a lathe! Nice job.
Excellent choice of beans. Captain Dickson sure created a smooth coffee blend, and how nice of Peet to promote him to Major.
Wasted of food
@@benmakenzie5481 I didn’t understand why he didn’t use a bad brand of coffee.
@@jfftck I don't get why people produce more junk
My husband's favorite coffee! He would love this! He's been drinking Major Dickenson's since the late 70's, early 80's. Mr Peet taught him to make coffee properly! So cool.
I have used coffee to fill in voids and cracks before. You have taken turning coffee to a whole new level. Bravo 👏
I bet it smelled amazing as well.
Yes! Thank you!
Nobody said it yet? Okay.
That project is really eye-opening!
Seriously, nicely done!
Thank you Andy!
Best coffee mug yet, just add hot water, instant coffee taken to a new level!😊
It’s the new thing!!
Yes, until the beans turns transparent then need to change.😄
Just kidding.😁
I love how the natural patterns on top of the lid coincidentally look like a world map.
Is that because coffee is adored worldwide? Except Bangladesh
Hahaha, nature is full of wonders. And indeed coffee is a worldwide staple. Didn't know in Bangladesh it's unpopular.
@@mrmoneybagz yeah, strange…
Very nice piece. Innovative. Thanks for sharing!
Dude, seriously? That was a work of art. Awesome to watch the process!
How do you grind your coffee?
Well, first I warm up the lathe.
Kind of expensive for a grinder grinder but it does a great job!
@@PrestonsProjects well, there are 4000$ coffee grinders. At least with a lathe you can lathe stuff too
I loved how he saved the left over coffee grinds back into the packet 😂
@@wizdude yes I'm still wondering what he's planning with those 😆 hopefully a project and not a cup of coffee 🤔
looks sharp!
What a creative concept! Love the smell of coffee beans!
Oh man that looks YUMMY! Glad you used white, looks like cream, clear would have turned yellow eventually and looked gross. I'd like to see a mug type coffee cup made this exact way. This one is more of a tumbler shape, Brilliant! 👍
I agree! Totally makes it look like a "latte cup"
I had my doubts about the whole concept, but I must admit - the result is a very cool, fun, unique mug!
That’s magical. Makes me want to return to woodworking.
That is the COOLEST project I've seen on ANY channel so far, and I've watched hours & hours! I'm a coffee freak & watching this come together just made me SMILE! Do you sell what you make? I would totally buy that in a heartbeat!!! You are amazingly talented!!
I love the idea and this mug! But I'm little bit concerned about the chemical stability and safety of epoxy and other stuff used...
Agreed, but makes for a nice eye piece. Sad he didn't use clear epoxy tho...
@@Jay-cn3js I’ve done clear and it turned out awful. It’s transparent but the epoxy and bean color all blend together because it’s dark inside the cup
Resin builds like these are the sampling of woodworking
As a big coffee drinker,this makes my heart happy. Much respect for a project so epic ☕️
Thanks blazing Roy!
I bet that shop smelled amazing
The Spaulted Oak you used has beautiful grain. It gives it a very rich look.
That is really awesome. Note on the lid seal: you can superglue the seal together where you cut it, so you can cut it slightly undersized (maybe .020"-.050") and superglue it together off the lid, then seal the lid and just slip the seal on and off. The reason I bring this up is because mold can develop under the seal.
I was thinking this too
Or just use a properly sized o ring, so it could be replaceable.
Is it a safe product to drink out of? And would it hold up to very high temperatures with repeated use? Or is this mostly a show piece?
Also would the grains rot quicker than regular wood?
It looks really good. It would be cool if it was actually useful for everyday stuff
Awesome job! Wouldn’t the inside of the coffee beans after turning still be porous? You would have to seal it off again before use or everything would taste like coffee and possibly mold. No?
Under another comment the creator added, that they sealed the cup later on, but they hadn't had the right materials on hand at the time of this video :)
It's incredible like it doesn't matter where you look there is a whole life of knowledge and expertise, great work!
Beautiful materials, cool concept, amazing workmanship…very well done and thoroughly enjoyable to watch.
Thanks DMoney!
This was so cool!
Nice work. I particularly liked how you made the lid with its seal. The white epoxy also made it look like the beans were floating in milk!👍🏻
yeah next time he should do one with coco pops
5:20 incredible hand-foot coordination.
That smells so good just watching him cut the coffee beans on the lathe!
That’s so amazing… Love your level of creativity!
Probably one of the best smelling projects ever.
He's just "grinding some beans" to make a "cup of coffee"...
😂
Epic pun fun
I'm going through all the comments an I am Happy to see that you actually took the time to thank people and point them into the right direction.. Kudos to You. Keep up the good work
Thanks Frank :) viewer feedback is what keeps me goin!!
Stumbled across this channel. Truly amazing work!!!!
Thanks Steve!! I was dropped on my head as a kid. Maybe that has something to do with it
@@PrestonsProjects hahahah. Me too!!!!
Wow. Thats a great idea. Good looking cup! I'd buy one.
Very cool. Bet the shop smelled heavenly while you were turning this piece. 😃😃
That’s an understatement!
When I was cutting and sanding the epoxy the material heated up quite a bit- enough to make it smell like the coffee was actually roasting.
Beautiful job! Hopefully “food grade” epoxy as previously mentioned. Or perhaps sleeve it with the liner of a metal thermal cup. Very ingenious tho!
The metal liner is a great idea
Is there actual food grade epoxy? I highly doubt it and nearly puked when I saw what he will use to make a cup for hot baverage...
@trails Yeah, I would line it with a stainless steel sleeve. I’m not drinking hot liquids out of an epoxy cup
@@lunadecat1991 yes, he lined the cup with it afterwards
@@lunadecat1991 Not for coffee or tea temperatures there isn't. 99.9% of "food grade" epoxy you will find, especially for a cheap price, is using FDA wording loopholes and at best you can "safely" keep cold/room temperature food on it. Heat will melt epoxy and chemicals will slowly leech into what you're drinking.
Love watching a craftsman at work, the lid surprised me, nice.
I love the use of the foot to kill the lathe at 5:10 “A true cowboy”
I need this cup to make my desk perfect! 😂 At so many points, I thought you would be done and I thought, "why is he doin- ohhhhh!!!"😂
Amazing work and talent! Thank you for sharing.
I love the smell of epoxy and coffee in the morning!! Great work, Maestro.
just saw this. absolutely beautiful.
8 million!
Man, you are killing it!
Propper order too. Kudos!
I could smell those beautiful beans.
Nice tumbler! Coffee beans; I never would have thunk about using them.
Using cloth towel to apply polish not a good idea. Better to use a paper towel since much safer. Turn safely!
Thanks for the heads up!
@@PrestonsProjects You’re welcome.
Cloth could catch on something like the turning or the Chuck. The chances of losing a finger, hand or even an arm are greatly increased because of the cloth. Paper towels will tear off easily if they catch on anything. And paper towels provide a nice finish, as well.
Thanks for the good info!
The lid is cool, has that old world map feeling to it. Absolutely highest standard craftsmanship.
Ohhh this makes me anxious. I asked my husband last night if working with a Wood lathe made him nervous. He said yes due to not ever working with one. But he’s ok with a metal lathe. They both frighten me. Love watching you work on a lathe. Even though I hold my breath the entire time. Excited to see the finished product.
Omgosh the anxiety has gotten worse. Dude if you could hear me right now. I’m where you added the wood to the coffee epoxy mixture. Oof. 😊
If wood lathes are 2/10 scary to work with, metal lathes are at an 8/10.
Tell your husband to make one for you!!
Oh my. Would love to buy one of those coffee bean cups. Cool idea
epoxy is NOT food safe. none of it. don't ever use anything like this. the toxins will leech into what you're making. this idiot clearly misunderstood what the packaging says. it may be safe to temporarily come in contact with something you're consuming, like a handle of a utensil, but absolutely not to serve anything in or on.
As a person who loves pottery on the wheel, I see so many similarities, I'm really intrigued to try the lathe
Honestly that's got to be one of the best smelling projects. Just fresh ground coffee the entire time.
And plastic
6:45 🤣 I was like….why did u just stick watermelon on that 🤣🤣
Sir, that was perfectly adorable. I just saw a guy make a mug with a single piece of stone. I am loving these crafts!
This is so cool and creative I would of never thought to make a coffee mug out of coffee beans !
I love the idea! My only concern as a scientist is, the effects of heated epoxy when ingested? I would not feel safe drinking out of it but certainly, it's a beautiful art display piece!
As a student of science I say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger
As a self proclaimed CZcams scientist, you'll be ight
@@gtxhunter1720 or sick....
As a trained epoxy technician i know that once epoxy is hardened it’s free of any unpleasant side effects.
Don’t we do that with all our kitchen stuff anyways?
That is one of the best items iv seen made ,,,in a coffee lover ,,I bet making it made the shop smell like fresh ground coffee, yum,,,good job on this I love it ☕️❤️👏😊
Thank you!! You should trynit
That is TOTALLY rad! Love it!
Next: "Wood turning a wood turner into a tree."
🤣🤣🤣🤣 exactly what i was thinking 🤣🤣🤣
Definitely had to be the best the rooms ever smelled during\after a project. Awesome job yo!
You right! Thanks clamz!
For me, it was drinking a cup of Peet's coffee while you turned Peet's coffee into a cup lol. Pretty cool.
Yummm 😋 Peet’s Coffee ☕️
I need one of those asap!
The lid was a neat addition to the already cool project! What were you using to seal it? I was having visions of you pouring got liquid into the cup and the beans disintegrating over time!!! But what a neat, neat project!
He said in another comment he used food grade resin but didn’t have it on hand at the time of filming.
Cool idea, makes me curious about putting hot liquid in a mug lined with exposed coffee beans though.
THIS
I didn't have my food grade epoxy on me at the time of the project so I had to go back and coat the entire cup afterwards. It's 100% sealed now ;)
@@PrestonsProjects this was the info I was looking for thanks 🙏🏾
@@PrestonsProjects Food safety was exactly what I was wondering about👍🏻
@@PrestonsProjects why polish it then?
Beautiful work! ❤️
That is really imaginative!! Thank for sharing
10:57 long sleeves next to a lathe made my heart rate go up, glad it didn’t turn into a clip for “When woodworking goes wrong!”, cool idea and beautiful end result.
Many safety rules being broken. First time I've seen someone use a large while wearing a watch 🙄
I've seen some people get majorly screwed up by not following the rules around lathes. The worst was someone who thought wearing leather gloves was a good idea 😬