Had some curly maple boards that were so warped they could never be used for flatwork. Started off making a set of large candleholders but the wife didn’t like them – so, removed the tops and turned them into compotes. My biggest design criteria was simply to showcase the wood. They are intended for use as a dining room / kitchen table centerpieces. As both compotes are very similar I figured I would only post one of them.
Compote Profile.jpg Compote Top.jpg Compote Side.jpg Compote Bottom.jpg
Overall height: 6 7/8”
Top Diameter: 10 ˝”
Depth of top: 5/8” with thickness tapering from 1/8” on edge to 5/16” at center
Pedestal: 4 7/8” x 1 7/8” at largest diameter
Base Diameter: 5”
Finish: 2 coats Watco Natural Danish Oil, 7 coats of Minwax Wipe-On Gloss Poly, buffed
Known problem areas: very small random areas of chip-out on the top, pedestal/top joinery separated as the glue was drying (figure I didn’t have it weighted down correctly)
As always your comments / critiques are welcome.
In keeping with the post that Chris started on ‘real/true’ critiques I ask for your input as to what you like/dislike about the compote, the form, the finish, etc. and what – if anything – I should modify in order to improve. Be honest and hopefully we can all learn something.
Thanks in advance.