Canteen

[user 922]

Lathe turned wood canteens weren't common in the 18th or 19th century but they did exist. This effort isn't a copy of any original but was made "in the style of" the early pieces. The shell, front cover and stopper were turned from walnut. The spout was turned from curly maple. The escutcheon was cut and formed from sheet brass. The OD is 5-1/2" and it's about 1-3/4" thick. Should hold about a pint.

 

[Ken Cormier]

I don"t care if it hc/pc I love it really cool you are. A craftsman

 

[Wes/Tex]

As we said in the old days,"cool, neat and groovy!!" :hatsoff:

 

[Rifleman1776]

Very nice. Being a turner, I appreciate the work. How is it sealed?

 

That looks great! :thumbsup:

 

[Renegade Dan]

Beautiful work! :thumbsup:

 

[BillinOregon]

Bucks, your canteen is simply stunning. Brilliantly conceived and skillfully executed. I hope you are doing this for a living; if not you should be.
I remove my top hat and bow deeply sir.

:hatsoff:

 

[user 922]

Thanks all for the nice compliments.

Bill, I do my projects for fun. I enjoy figuring out how to make things and seldom do two that are alike. There's so much time involved in setting up, making the parts, assembly and finish that I couldn't earn any more than a token hourly wage. I usually give my projects to family and friends.

I'm working on a second canteen now and have a third that I'm thinking about. After that, I may go on to something completely different.

After 50 years of employment I now have time for myself, and enjoy it thoroughly.

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

Very beautiful! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: