"Old" Canteen

[user 922]

Here's a relatively simple canteen I turned from pine. It's made from two turned shells, identical except for a lap joint detail. The interiors were sanded and coated with beeswax, then glued together. The sheet metal bands were pressed into place.

The exterior was painted, sanded back to simulate wear, then roughed up a bit. The metal bands and staples were "enhanced" by Mr. Dangler's browning solution. The stopper was turned from maple.

The markings are for the 4th Regiment of the Connecticut Line in 1777.

 

[Bruce Bogart]

Another beauty Eric! I keep being impressed, Keep them coming!

 

[BillinOregon]

Sir, your latest canteen simply shines. Is that milk paint you applied? The thing looks 150 years old.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Well done canteen.
But a really super job of antiquing.
Actually, a lesson to the gullible when buying "genuine 200 year old.....".
Ye dun gud. :hatsoff:

 

[Wes/Tex]

Well done canteen.
But a really super job of antiquing.
Actually, a lesson to the gullible when buying "genuine 200 year old.....".
Ye dun gud. :hatsoff:

"Ye dun gud" and a half! Great job!! :hatsoff:

 

[user 922]

Thanks, all. Bill, I used "Old Village" paint that I've had for 20 years or so. I think it's oil base - it takes forever to dry. The color is Bayberry and, after sanding it back and applying a mahogany color stain, it turns a nice warm green color. I don't remember where I got that paint but I also have a can of dark red that I'll use for the next one.

 

[Jumpshot]

Very nice. How big is it and how much does it hold?

 

[user 922]

I forgot to add that. It is 6" OD X 2.25" thick and holds one pint.

 

[alex efremenko]

It turned out very nice! :wink:

 

[BillinOregon]

Bucks, amigo, any time you want to do a step-by-step canteen build-along with photos, I am sure a small army of fellers here would be most attentive. I know I would.

 

[user 922]

Bill. I'm thinking about doing that with the next one. Anyone with a Jet mini lathe, or any lathe for that matter, can do it. Stay tuned.

 

[Rick Son]

I'll take one in black with brass stuff~

That is way cool!!