Potpourri Pots

[Bernie Weishapl]

Well made a couple of Potpourri pots today. 2 out of spalted cherry and 1 out of walnut. Both finished with Minwax Antique Oil and buffed. The inside I put a couple of coats of poly on. They are 5 1/2" across and 3 1/2" high.

[robert hainstock]

Always wanted to try those Bernie. Thanks for the impetus.
Bob

[Mike Golka]

Looking Good Bernie!!

[Tony Wheeler]

Ive been wonderen how big to make the base for these lids thnks for the pic these look real good

[Andy Blackwell]

Excellent work Bernie and a super finish to boot.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Beautiful work Bernie! Love the woods - great colors and great finishes!

[Tony Wheeler]

forgot to ask you put on the oil and buffed the same day? I have not buffed anything yet but have the stuff on order should be here Monday

[Bernie Weishapl]

I don't Tony. I leave the finish to cure for a week before I buff. I want it good and hard. Even then you use a light touch because if it gets hot it will burn right thru the finish. Don't believe me just ask me. I tried to buff a couple of peppermills this morning after they sat for 36 hrs. Well you guessed it I had to sanded and refinished.:mad: Don't get in a hurry. If you are IMHO don't buff.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks everyone for the comments. If these sell well I will probably do a half dozen more.

[John Hart]

Pretty nice looking pieces Bernie! I hear that they do quite well in sales. Good luck!

[Alex Elias]

First of all. Those aresome great looking pieces. I like the whole thing on them specially the shape, and that brings a question.
I was making my second bowl yesterday, only 2" deep and the shape is fairly similar. I had a heck of a time trying to make the 3/8" or 1/2" deep bowl gouge to conform to the shape to a point that I had to finish the walls with a scraper.
What tools and or technique are you using to get in the curvature with a straight tool?
Thanks for the info
Alex

[Julie Tanner]

beautiful lookin, let us know how they sell >>

[Skip Spaulding]

They look great! Bet they sell real fast.

[Jon Lanier]

Pretty pretties. As my wife would say. Those look great, Bernie!

[dennis kranz]

I like those a lot. Going to try a few sooner or later. Thanks for showing.
Dennis

[George Guadiane]

Very Nice!

[Bernie Weishapl]

First of all. Those aresome great looking pieces. I like the whole thing on them specially the shape, and that brings a question.
I was making my second bowl yesterday, only 2" deep and the shape is fairly similar. I had a heck of a time trying to make the 3/8" or 1/2" deep bowl gouge to conform to the shape to a point that I had to finish the walls with a scraper.
What tools and or technique are you using to get in the curvature with a straight tool?
Thanks for the info
Alex

Alex on the outside I strickly use a bowl gouge. On the inside I used my Kelton Hollowing tools. These are for hollow forms. I also have a Sorby Hollowing tool that I just leave the scraper on it to finish with. It is curved so makes it easier to finish. Hope that helps.

[Alex Elias]

Alex on the outside I strickly use a bowl gouge. On the inside I used my Kelton Hollowing tools. These are for hollow forms. I also have a Sorby Hollowing tool that I just leave the scraper on it to finish with. It is curved so makes it easier to finish. Hope that helps.

Seems to me that a hollowing system is needed (or preffered) when turning concave surfaces, is that correct? I guess I coul'd have turn from the other side or move the head of the lathe all the way to the right.
Thanks for the tips.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Seems to me that a hollowing system is needed (or preffered) when turning concave surfaces, is that correct? I guess I coul'd have turn from the other side or move the head of the lathe all the way to the right.
Thanks for the tips.

I much prefer them as it sure does make it a lot easier. You can do it with a scraper and moving the head may make it easier.

[Ed Scolforo]

Beautiful pots, Bernie. Where did you get the tops and how do you consider their quality?
Thanks, Ed

[Dale Gregory]

Very nice, I really like #3 and the combination of heart and sap wood in Walnut just really looks good.

Dale

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful pots, Bernie. Where did you get the tops and how do you consider their quality?
Thanks, Ed

Ed I get the tops from CSUSA. They have a better selection but you can get them from Packard Woodworks.

[Tony De Masi]

Beautiful pieces Bernie. I like them a lot.

Tony

[Johnathan Bussom]

Another masterpiece by Bernie!
Nice, I likem!
Where do i get the tops you have skillfully implanted on them????
Uh oh, looks like I gotta add to the Mrs. Clause list!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Another masterpiece by Bernie!
Nice, I likem!
Where do i get the tops you have skillfully implanted on them????
Uh oh, looks like I gotta add to the Mrs. Clause list!

At Craft Supply USA or Packard Woodworks. CSUSA has a better selection.

[Bill Wyko]

Once again, nice job Bernie. You always impress us.:)

[Tom Sherman]

Very nice pots Bernie.

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

I like 'em, Bernie.