| Project by Chris | posted 1523 days ago | 1662 views | 2 times favorited | 12 comments |  |
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I made this platter last Christmas as a gift for my mother in-law. It was part of a large Big leaf maple crotch slab I have. It has outstanding grain and color. The blank was about 18.5” in diameter and approx 2”thick and finished out to about 17.5” diameter.
An oil – Urethane finish was used to complete it. This consisted of several coats with wet sanding between each coat.
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richgreer
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#1 posted 1523 days ago
Very nice.
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#2 posted 1523 days ago
Beautiful Maple platter and the finish is also spectacular : )
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#3 posted 1523 days ago
Wonderful platter
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#4 posted 1523 days ago
Excellent way to show off a beautiful piece wood! Well done!
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#5 posted 1523 days ago
very nice turning its beautiful
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Beginningwoodworker
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#6 posted 1523 days ago
Beautiful platter.
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Chris
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#7 posted 1523 days ago
thanks guy’s; i appreciate the comments.
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#8 posted 1523 days ago
How did you finish turning the bottom? Is there a set of cole jaws big enough for that, or did you use a Longworth or doughnut chuck?
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AngelofDeath
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#9 posted 1523 days ago
beautiful turning with stunning finish to match..
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#10 posted 1523 days ago
Very nice platter.
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#11 posted 1522 days ago
I really like the finish…A nice shine without overpowering the maple
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Chris
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#12 posted 1522 days ago
Aaron,
Actually I did this piece in reverse, so to speak. I shape and sand the bottom first. I shape the foot as a dovetail then pace it on the chuck and expand it to grip the bottom. These are the jaws I use on my chuck.
They give me lots of clearance to do do final sanding and apply the finish while the piece is still on the lathe.
-- "Everything that is great and inspiring is created by the individual who labors in freedom" -- Albert Einstein
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