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I made this platter at the conclusion of my sabbatical (I’m a pastor in a Christian Reformed church in Michigan). After taking a class with Frank Penta and Alan Leland at the John C. Campbell Folk School, I did some travelling, seeing woodworking styles in different places and gathering ideas. In the end, as a gift to my congregation, I made this platter.
It’s laid out in distinct blocks, representing different Sundays as on a calendar. The calendar grid is made of holly, the whitest wood to represent the Holy Spirit’s pervasive presence. The center vertical and horizontal pieces are a bit thicker to bring out a cross. The square blocks are made from 13 different types of wood, each representing some aspect of communal worship, such as preaching (ebony), grace (bloodwood), blessing (cherry) and song (yellowheart).
Assembling the blank took approximately 40 hours. It was turned on my Nova 1624, and is finished with a mix of 1/3 tung oil, 1/3 polyurethane and 1/3 mineral spirits.
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darryl
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#1 posted 1250 days ago
what a very cool piece!
Rj
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#2 posted 1250 days ago
I love it you did a great job! Thanks for the info on the meaning behind its design you put alot of thought into this and it shows… also thanks for the mixture for your finish.
Superb job!!!
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a1Jim
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#3 posted 1250 days ago
Very well done almost looks like something our famous Patron would make. Beautiful and unique so nice.
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peruturner
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#4 posted 1250 days ago
Great set up ,i like that a lot
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isetegija
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#5 posted 1250 days ago
Very beautiful and interesting platter .
Thanks for sharing with us and welcome to Lumberjocks community.
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#6 posted 1250 days ago
the story behind this beautiful piece makes it extra-extraordinary! Well done.
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Broda
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#7 posted 1250 days ago
Amazing
what else is there to say?
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bfd
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#8 posted 1250 days ago
Beautiful.
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mynoblebear
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#9 posted 1250 days ago
Incredible Platter!! Well done keep up the good work.
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#10 posted 1250 days ago
Very impressive piece. Very special piece! Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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TedM
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#11 posted 1250 days ago
Very impressive, on all accounts!
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rainymountcraftsman
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#12 posted 1250 days ago
I like it!! Nice work.
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#13 posted 1249 days ago
everettvh,
Very, very, nice job. I’m not sure that I understand all of the calendar association however. I really like the texturing on the underside of the platter. I would like to know the significance of the one and only round dark piece of wood I see? Congratulations again on an excellent job. Keep on keeping on.
Sincerely,
Ken McGinnis
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Karson
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#14 posted 1248 days ago
That is a beautiful piece and a great blessing to the congregation. Nice job on the symbolism and the turning.
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#15 posted 1248 days ago
Wow. It’s beautiful, visually engaging AND it has a deeper meaning. What a wonderful project.
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