No 50 - Bitternut Potpourri Vessel

[James Combs]

This is the last of the potpourri vessels and also my last OP today, as soon as it is posted I will quit hogging the band width and virtual space.:D
This one is from a piece of Bitternut that I traded John K. out of(BTW I got the better deal;)) I think this is the best looking Pot' of the four.;)

Stats:
Material = Bitternut Hickory
Height = 4.0
Diameter = 3-7/8
Finish = 3 Coats of Satin WOP(no buffing)
Lid = Pewter(Daises)

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C&C appreciated. Now I will go do some surfing of my own:D.

[Robert McGowen]

Nice little popourri holder, James. The shape is nice and I really like the way that the lid is inset into the top.

As you asked for C&C, I would have turned out the hole in the inside bottom, which I guess is from a forstner bit. A sharp scraper will smooth that right out.

[David E Keller]

Pretty form! When you fill it with potpourri, that little area in the bottom will disappear!

[Bill Bolen]

Gorgeous little vessel James. Is the Bitternut as in Bitternut Hickory?

[Kevin Lucas]

I really like the curves in that shape.

[John Keeton]

JD, I agree fully - this style is the better! And, no, you did not get the better end of the deal! I still have some beautiful walnut burl that is waiting on inspiration!

[James Combs]

Nice little popourri holder, James. The shape is nice and I really like the way that the lid is inset into the top.
As you asked for C&C, I would have turned out the hole in the inside bottom, which I guess is from a forstner bit. A sharp scraper will smooth that right out.
Thanks Robert, you guessed right on the Forstner bit. I made my initial plunge with a 3" bit then use my Mini Monster to match the insides to the outside shape. I didn't put it in the original post but the wall thickness is a reasonably even 1/8". As for the little center hole in the bottom I went a little deeper with the bit then I had planned and was concerned about the bottom thickness if I tried to turn it out.:o


Pretty form! When you fill it with potpourri, that little area in the bottom will disappear!
Thanks David, That thought also crossed my mind when I was contemplating dressing out the little bottom hole.:D


I really like the curves in that shape.
Thanks Kevin, as noted it is my favorite of the 4.


JD, I agree fully - this style is the better! And, no, you did not get the better end of the deal! I still have some beautiful walnut burl that is waiting on inspiration!
Thanks John, as to who got the better of the deal, I will claim the title until such time as your inspiration decides to strike.;):D