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Wine corks formed on the lathe to correct measurements. Grooves formed on stem to tight fitting rubber washers.
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Lathed pieces cut in half and placed on match board
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Pieces placed precisely mirrored on either side of board using pins
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Sand is packed on both sides of board creating sand mold. Vent and pour holes are formed and aluminum is poured in
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Rubber washers are added to stem for tight fit when corked
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