Plate

[Christos]

I was watching a video on the internet and saw a fellow turn a plate. So I thought that I might give it a go, after all the purpose of turning is to have fun.

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This photo shows the plate having a curve. This is not as pronounced in reality as the photo indicates. The corners of the plate are just slightly higher about half a millimetre. What I missed at the time of making this plate is the thickness of the corners and the long running edge of the plate have about 1mm difference. Something to consider when you want to make one.

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I have been told the wood is Spotted Gum. I have more of this and had made pens out of it but don't really like the way it comes up if the finish is shinny. So I used a bit of danish oil to give it some protection.

As this was just a practice piece I am not sure that I like it enough to give it away. Comments and criticism welcome.

[artme]

Good one Christos!!

I think the DO finish suits the timber perfectly.

[wheelinround]

Christos well done now for the knife, fork and spoon

Like the shape look at a real plate they do not look level they curve up. If anything a little thinner around the edge would look better.

[chuck1]

Looks good! Spotted gum is a oily timber to begin with.

[jefferson]

Christos,

I've seen some spotted done in gloss at a retail outlet. Not sure what the finish was but it sure popped. That nice plate of yours might be well suited for it too.

[Allen Neighbors]

I like the square plate with the round footring to sit on. Good job! Like ^^ said above, I'd like to see it a little thinner at the edge, but still a fine piece. Danish Oil sure makes the color of the wood pop, doesn't it?..
Al

[Sawdust Maker]

I'd go a little thinner

but looks the goods

[Christos]

Yeah I most definitely agree I should have gone thinner.

[wheelinround]

Stop eating so many ANZACS

[Christos]

Stop eating so many ANZACS

That only happens during the wood work shows.

[wheelinround]

That only happens during the wood work shows.

I'll make sure Sue doesn't bring them out when your around then .......or other nice things