Maple Plate

[Bernie Weishapl]

Here is a maple plate I made. It is 11" across. It is finished with Minwax Antique Oil then buffed. I have 3 more to make then after 30 days to cure will be put into service at my table according to the LOML.

[Dewey Torres]

Nice complement to the cheese platter you just posted Bernie!

[Bill Bolen]

That maple sure has some pretty grain to it. Nice form,excellent finish and color. I agree this is a nice addition to the chip and dip platter...Bill..

[Jake Helmboldt]

Bernie, how thick was the stock that you turned that from?

The figure is nice without being overpowering.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Bernie, how thick was the stock that you turned that from?

The figure is nice without being overpowering.

Jake that was 8/4 stock already kiln dried. I found a piece at Beautiful Woods in Denver and he gave me a pretty good price. I figured it was 48" long plus the only one he had in that size and said he hadn't sold it for quite a while. I jumped on it because it would make a set of 4 plates.

Dewy and Bill when the other 3 are done they will be dinner plates according to SWMBO.

[Bill Bolen]

Finger foos only then Bernie! Don't wnna scratch that finish..Bill..

[Toney Robertson]

Very nice Bernie.

How about a profile pic?

Toney

[Bob Vavricka]

Bernie,
That is a good looking plate. I'll be watching to see the completed set. I too, would like to see a profile pic.
I see you live in Goodland, Ks, I grew up down I-70 from you in Oakley--live in Oklahoma now.
Bob

[steven carter]

That is a beauty Bernie, can't wait to see the rest of them. I really like the curl!

Steve

[Richard Madison]

Nice plate and nice wood Bernie! Always good when the Chief is pleased with one's work.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Bernie - nice form, beautiful wood and finish! Should make for a great looking set!

[Ted Calver]

Bernie,
Great wood and a super plate! Do you intend to eat directly from them or use them as chargers to hold ceramic/china plates? Either way, they will be a nice set!

[Don Carter]

Very nice, Bernie. Same pecking order here! :rolleyes: Can't wait to see the completed set.

All the best.

Don

[Brian Effinger]

Great work Bernie. That maple is luminous.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks for the kind comments. When I saw the board 8/4 stock I knew it was going to make some nice plates. I am hoping to complete the others this weekend and next depending on time.

Ted theses plates are going to be eaten off of. I have a cereal bowl with Antique Oil I have eaten out of now for over a year and still looks good. I had several e-mails back and forth with Ernie Conover. That is the only finish he uses on all his utility stuff.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Bernie,
That is a good looking plate. I'll be watching to see the completed set. I too, would like to see a profile pic.
I see you live in Goodland, Ks, I grew up down I-70 from you in Oakley--live in Oklahoma now.
Bob

Bob I grew up in Atwood just north of Colby. I left Atwood in 1965 to school, military and in 1975 landed in Goodland. I remember high school football and wrestling at Oakley.

[Terry Achey]

Very nice plate, Bernie! Love the figure and the finish.

Terry

[Tony Greenway]

Bernie, these plates and the cheese platter look awesome, keep up the great work.

[Jack Mincey]

Beautiful plate Bernie. I don't think that I could cut up a steak on one. They are just to pretty to scratch up.
Jack

[Jeff Nicol]

Bernie, That is wonderful! The curl and color of the plate are perfect! You may never want to use them for fear of covering up the beauty!

Very nice,

Jeff

[Randy Hoch]

Very nice piece! I love the way these shallow forms show off the wood.

Randy

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks again. Jack I know what you mean but made them to eat on. Of course the LOML has the last say.:D

[Dan Oliphant]

Very nice plate Bernie. I think the grain pattern and design are quite visually pleasing.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks Dan. When I saw this board I really liked what I saw. Grain and curl were great.

[Jon Lanier]

Wow, nice.... wife saw that one tooo.... wanted to know why I don't do stuff like that.... thanks Bernie! :p