Turning A Cactus Planter

In this video I demonstrate how I turn a cactus planter.
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[@dirtycurty1202]

I turn a few different things, one thing I turn is smaller sized flower vases from little bud vases up to about 8" dia. I was wondering if you have ever used polyurethane for the inside of your planters? I use it for my vases and I haven't had any problems yet holding water, after all poly is a liquid plastic.
I put blue painters tape around the top outside edge and pour poly inside and fill it to the top. Let it sit for 15 - 20 minutes and pour the poly out, turn the vase upside down and let it dry. I do this 2 more times. I have tested this even with bare punky spalted vases by filling them with water and letting them sit on my kitchen counter for 2 weeks and they never leaked or seeped.
You may want to experiment with this. Just turn a thin wall vase or a planter like yours and try the poly and let it sit with water and see what you think, it may save you money on epoxy.

[@dirtycurty1202]

I did forget to mention I do reuse the poly I pour out and I'm not looking for a really good looking finish except inside the very top 2" or so where the flowers first go in.

[@knotnowwoodworking]

Actually, that's a great idea. But what I like about the epoxy, is I just do it once, and the next day it's ready. I don't mind the expense, I use a teaspoon of each part per planter, so it lasts a long time. Still, I might give the poly a try. Thanks.

[@CrossesbyCharlie]

Touch that bit up with a harbor Freight diamond hone. I do mine and they cut great again

[@knotnowwoodworking]

I have the Forstner bit sharpening kit from MLCS (Item #9171). Seems to do a decent job, but it's all in the skill of the user. I think I just need more practice...

[@CrossesbyCharlie]

I sign the bottom of my turnings and include what woods they are

[@knotnowwoodworking]

I do the same with labels. I also have a branding iron I use on the bottom with my logo. My labels give the serial number that I assign to every item I make, and the wood types. The serial numbers help me with inventory when I sell at craft markets. I buy labels that use removable adhesive so there's no residue when the buyer removes the label (especial the one with the price).