A Quick Valentines Day Project

I had a hunk of Apricot that I got from a downed tree. Its been drying for quite a while and I decided it needed a home.

This potpourri vessel was made for my wife on Valentines day. The insert came from Woodcraft.


This blank had nice figure and a small crack that I stabilized with super glue and some wood dust.

The lip was turned to accept the insert keeping it slightly above the surface.
The bottom was turned flat.

Apricot is an extremely hard wood but finished nicely

I held the blank from the bottom with a dovetail recess.
 I later removed the recess and added my traditional ring and signature

I wanted to try out my new carbide tools on hardwood. I wasn't that impressed with how they cut on a previous project but in this application they worked well. On the inside I got to a nice finish that only needed some touch-up sanding.

On the outside I still needed a better finish after using the carbide tools. Brought in the scraper for the final surface. Very little sanding need on this project.

I also tried out a new POV using my new overhead camera setup.

I used an oil finish to preserve the satin look of real wood.

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Enjoy and comment,
Don

Threaded Vessels

I just started working on a new technique for making vessels that seal.

Turning threads in vessels is certainly a skill as well as an art form, but sometimes the movement of wood prevents good seals due to poor thread engagement.

I wanted to make a humidor so I started modeling ways of using PVC fittings for the closures.
This prototype use a staved design, made of pine. Its threads come from a 5 inch pvc threaded pipe coupling. The top has a lens from an old big screen TV. The inside will be veneered with Spanish cedar. Maybe some chip carving as well ......

Below are pictures of my progress. I will keep this site updated.

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The workspace where the components were modeled.



The assembly notice the PVC threads and the lens in the top.



The real thing with the shop drawings to the left .

Here is a challenge for you!

I did this staved vessel model using SketchUp.

Let me know if you figure out how to do it or one beter. I'll post your accomplishment.