A 14" platter

[Woody]

I made this also today a 14" Dawn Redwood platter the first photos are the platter straight of the lathe with no finish the last photo it has had one coat of teak oil this is one wood I will never buy again my own fault I should have known better it is as light as a feather and as soft as shite but it has a wonderful grain which is what first attracted me to the blank what do you think

 

[Kardav]

Lovely grain and colour Woody, worth the effort I think anyway.

 

[TK woodman]

I agree - very nice grain Woody I think i would have tried a simple pyro pattern around the rim to try and lift the piece but then i just like things like that!

 

[Grump]

I agree - very nice grain Woody I think i would have tried a simple pyro pattern around the rim to try and lift the piece but then i just like things like that!

Don't encourage dad to do pyro work, last time he tried he was working in the bakery at Pudding Lane init?
Good looking bowl dad.

 

[Vic Perrin]

It's a stunner Woody. Love the grain pattern the oil has really made it stand out

 

[Woody]

It's a stunner Woody. Love the grain pattern the oil has really made it stand out

At least another 5 coats to go yet Vic

 

[chas_41_uk]

Lovely grain pattern, and well turned too

 

[Terry]

Looks good Grandpops !!

 

[yorkshireman]

The grain looks great Woody

 

[Penpal]

Knot much to add to the comments except brave turning Woody for most of us you succeeded where. I am not familiar with the Dawn part of the name? At that size lighter weight sounds great to me sometimes with our burl etc its a real factor weight in a platter. Swirly and when the other coats go on striking mate.


Peter

 

[woodhacker]

Beautiful grain Woody n a nice wee platter.

 

[GeordieB]

Lovely grain on that Woody

 

[Doug]

Another beaut mate

 

[Bill Mooney]

Well worth the effort Woody. A silk purse comes to mind.

 

[wm460]

Great looking grain and colour Woody.

 

[PhillH]

If it was a pain to turn, the end result is worth the effort.

I think it's great !

Where did you get the blank as it's not one I've come across.

 

[Woody]

If it was a pain to turn, the end result is worth the effort.

I think it's great !

Where did you get the blank as it's not one I've come across.

I think I got it in York Phill at our last gathering it sure is show many coats it will need to get a good finish on it ucking the oil up goodness knows

 

[donwatson]

Looks great

 

[Jim]

You've done a wonderful job with this Woody, considering the wood issue, and it is a lovely piece my friend ..