My pleasure...Glad to have been of assistance...ATB...J
My pleasure...Glad to have been of assistance...ATB...J
Those are some really good examples of kuksas. I have really been wanting to make one myself, thanks for the links to the tutorials. Most of the ones I had turned up in my google searches were not in english. Anyway, I do have a question. I know that the traditional wood for making kuksas is birch, but would something like oak work as well? oak and pecan are the most common hardwoods around here.
Hi Swamprat. I have just read you E mail. Thank you for getting in touch. Many years ago I made a cup from Oak but didn't think about the tannins that are present in the wood. One learns from ones mistakes...:-) The Pecan I'm not sure about as it is not a tree I have ever come across, however you mentioned that Sycamore was available to you...This is a most suitable wood,no taste to taint your drink, mildly antibacterial, a little hard, but carved green it will make a splendid Kuksa. Drop me a line if you need more advice...All the best...Jon Mac
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No worries Ashley...How is it in Cornwall ? Warmer I hope. All the best...J
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