Sept. 7, 2024

This has been a fun project to work on. Basically my second woodworking project, the first being seed trays i made from some spare materials. Both of these I did in a workshop studio, with the help / instruction of a professional. My goal was to learn some techniques in woodworking, how to use some power tools and see if i could build some confidence.

I would say this was quite a successful project as a first time. Though lets see if the pot lasts. I have a feeling that some joints have too much pressure and may burst apart. But there you go.

Outline of how i made it:

• Used birch plywood sheet
• Cut big pieces down to size using a tracksaw.
• Cut the bevelled edges for octagonal fit using tracksaw positioned at an angle.
  • This was the sketchiest part of the process for me. Tracksaw is my least favourite power tool so far.
• Cut the octagonal base with a band saw. First time using this tool and it cuts like butter. Quite a neat tool. Though large and loud.
• Drilled domino holes into the bevelled sides of the pot.
• Slot the sides together with the dominos and glue.
• Screwed the base on.
• Sanded and Stained the pot.

For the stain I attempted a natural stain. I don’t like all those chemicals in stains from the shop, so I dissolve some steel wool into cleaning vinegar, which i’ve read about, for a few days. Then I painted on the mixture, and it really worked!

I’ve tried with tea and coffee stains before, but that barely does anything. This steel wool method really had an impact, so very happy with it.

All in all, a successful project where i learnt a few more skills with power tools and woodworking in general. Ready to try out a few more pots, but potentially at home.

 

 

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