One Board Mug

Create a fun and unique drinking vessel from one board of pine.

Pine board or any wood of your choosing.
Scroll saw
Wood glue
Wood oil/ conditioner
Dowel pins (if you want to add extra support for the handle

Use any circular shape you wish or measure using a compass. Create an outter circle and an inner circle. Sizes can very but keep in mind this is the size of the lip of the mug you will drink from. (Also keep in mind some sanding will take place)

I make most mugs out of 5/6 circles with one bottom I’ll add later.

Start by drilling a hole in the center of the mug. Cut out inside first. Then cut outside ring.

Glue all pieces together and clamp. (Do not add bottom of mug yet)

If you do not have any clamps you can simply stack something heavy on top such as a weight or rocks.

You can use any sanding method. Some work faster than others. Sand with a low grit 60/80 to shape the mug. Use a large spindle sander for inside of a dremel.

Once sanded to your likening, trace the bottom of mug on remaining wood. Cut out with Scroll saw and glue to mug. Once dry, sand again.

On remaining wood, measure height of mug and draw a handle you desire. Cut out and glue to mug. Clamp or secure and allows to dry.

You can also use dowel pins for extra hold.

You may need to use dremel or hand sand a curve in the handle ends to allow a closer fit to the mug.

Sand handle once dry.

I like to use strips of sand paper used with a lathe. This helps develop a more rounded look.

I usually test in water at this point. If you have any leaks you can soak the wood in water and allow to dry. This helps shrink the wood.

You can also add a food safe epoxy to the inside to seal any leaks or to allow for both cold and hot beverages. You can even use coffee for more natural looks.

Before sealing add any design you wish. Torched, stained etc.

Add wood oil and wood conditioner to outside of mug to seal.

Allow the cure per instructions on product used.