| Project by Chris | posted 05-22-2010 01:29 AM | 1777 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 05-22-2010 01:55 AM
Very nice.
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Dusty56
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#2 posted 05-22-2010 01:59 AM
Beautiful Maple platter and the finish is also spectacular : )
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#3 posted 05-22-2010 02:35 AM
Wonderful platter
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#4 posted 05-22-2010 02:40 AM
Excellent way to show off a beautiful piece wood! Well done!
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#5 posted 05-22-2010 03:17 AM
very nice turning its beautiful
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#6 posted 05-22-2010 04:42 AM
Beautiful platter.
Chris
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#7 posted 05-22-2010 05:10 AM
thanks guy’s; i appreciate the comments.
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#8 posted 05-22-2010 05:17 AM
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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#9 posted 05-22-2010 05:30 AM
beautiful turning with stunning finish to match..
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#10 posted 05-22-2010 10:13 AM
Very nice platter.
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#11 posted 05-22-2010 05:30 PM
I really like the finish…A nice shine without overpowering the maple
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Chris
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#12 posted 05-22-2010 10:46 PM
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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