Karson's maple burl wood gloat platter

Beautiful platter!! Too bad about the worm

Rick

-- If at first you don't succeed...Don't try skydiving

I told you you could keep the worn, I’m sorry he didn’t make it. But I’m definitely glad that he’s not coming back home.

Jeff the platter looks great. I can’t thank you enough.

I’m looking forward to giving it to my wife. Our 46th anniversary is in a couple of weeks.

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Jeff, this “turned” out beautifully. Leaving the natural edge on the platter gives it added interest.

Nice job.

-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine

Unique for sure

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

what would a person actually use this platter for? surely not for food items? or is it just for decoration?

very nicely executed

-- keeping myself entertained

Mike, you use the platter for apples, bananas, etc as once the finish dries it is food safe. This platter lends itself more for decoration – either flat or as a wall hanging.

-- Those that say it can't be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.

I assume it will be a wall hanging. I hope it not’s for serving the turkey at Thanksgiving.

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

So, that is how Karson gets all of his woodworking done… he hires it out! I have a hard time thinking of that chunk of wood spinning around at 3,000 rpm and someone working it with sharp instruments—I’d hire it out, too!

Seriously, I had a hard time grasping what I was looking at… I was trying to find a platter… then discovered the whole piece was the platter… amazing piece of work and craftsmanship. How does one balance such a unique piece so it will spin for turning?

uh, Karson, you mean you aren’t going to be serving us from it at the picnic? And, offering it up as a club door prize is out of the question? lol…

-- Al H. - small shop, small projects...

Al, I’m starting to figure out that I need to use 1000 Bd Ft of wood a year to get rid of my stash. This transfer to Jeff has dropped this year down to 997, So It’s all for the good.

And very perceptive of you noticing that it won’t be a door prize.

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Beautiful wood and turning.

If I bring a pick-up truck can I come visit?

I have an excellent recipe for “walled turkey”.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

Thanks to all for the comments and critiques. I spend more time determining how to turn a piece like this than I do actually turning it. I mounted the blank between centers and turned it by hand to reposition the blank until it was close to being in balance. By turning at 3000 rpm the time the tool is touching “air” is reduced. The back side of the platter is turned first and a recess is created for the chuck to grab to hold the platter while the front is being turned. You learn very quickly not to reach around the piece while it is spinning.

-- Those that say it can't be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.

Another great job on saving all the wood you did. Karson, your wife will love that platter.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

Beautiful!

Wow, turning this at 3000 RPM is pretty daring.

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