Potpouri Pot

[Bernie Weishapl]

Here is a potpouri pot I turned that had a opportunity for design built in. I had it all turned outside and the inside hollowed. The wife thought the top lip should be taller and as we were discussing I said ok I think I can go just a little deeper. Well you know the famous last cut. When I cut thru I looked up and she had disappeared. I asked her what the problem was and she said she didn't want to hear the well you know bad words. She said she was sorry but told her I had fixed it so it was ok. Put a collar of walnut on and it really didn't turn out to bad. We found these tops at a Hallmark in North Carolina. I went to our local one here and she showed me what she could get. Finished with several coats of wipe on poly. 4 3/4" across and 3 1/2" high. My sister from NC said she would take it. So guess since since we stayed with her and she is on her way here I will give it to her.

[John Keeton]

Right nice work there, Bernie!! I really like that spalted hickory, and I bet Sis likes the pot.

[Jon Lanier]

I think it all turned out great. Good idea and save.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Looks pretty good to me Bernie! Hope your Sister loves it!

[Michelle Rich]

pretty wood & I like it without the potpourri lid...

[Tom Sherman]

Noone would ever know about the design opportunity if you don't tell em. Looks like it was planned that way all along. Nice job B

[Tony De Masi]

Nice job there Bernie. Love the wood.

Tony

[steven carter]

Nothing wrong with this one, looks like it was designed that way from the start. The spalted hickory looks superb. What did you use for the inside finish?

Steve

[bob svoboda]

Nice save Bernie. Looks great.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks again. Steven it has wipe on Poly on the inside also. I did not even need to sand. I used my new hunter swan neck tools and it really did a nice job giving a nice surface.

[Tim Rinehart]

I like that, and I'm sure your sis does too. Nice finish and pretty spalting.

[Mark Hubl]

Nice save. It looks good. Love the wood.

[Baxter Smith]

Looks good. You have made an "original limited edition"!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks again for the comments.