Maple Platter

[Dick Parr]

Finally got some time in the shop yesterday and finished up this platter.

The more I turned this platter, the more the quilting came out in it. It finished out at 13-1/2" x 1-1/2" and was sanded to 1500 grit and then buffed with all three wheels.

Thanks for looking.

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http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h84/DickParr/CMPlatterA2BottomMedium.jpg

[Bernie Weishapl]

Dick that is a beauty. That thing has some wonderful figure to it. I like the finish. Nice job.

[Andy Hoyt]

That's a gorgeous piece, Dick.

Would love to see a shot of the profile.

[Jason Christenson]

A very nice piece of wood turned into a very nice platter.

[Ted Calver]

Dick,
They don't get much better than this one!! Beautiful all the way around!!

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

I really don't know what to say, Dick!

Haven't seen anything in it's class, figurewise, or execution!

Bruce

[Lou Morrissette]

Beautiful piece, Dick. Great looking material and fine craftsmanship.

Lou

[George Conklin]

Nicely done, Dick. What are you using to do your engraving on the feet, if you don't mind my asking?:)

I'm interested because I just used a Dremel and a really, really small bit, maybe like 1/32 with a round head and proceeded to bugger up my finished platter trying to be neat and engrave my name in the bottom:o .

Thanks

[Vaughn McMillan]

Dick, I don't know how to tell you this, but your platter's wrinkled. Front and back. Looks like it wasn't ironed after washing. I can see it plain as day in the pics...I'm surprised you didn't notice it yourself.

Since I'd hate for you to be embarrased displaying this in your house, you should just send it to me and I'll hide it from anyone who knows you. :D

- Vaughn

[Barry Stratton]

Stunning seems appropriate for a platter like this! "ATTA-BOY".

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Beautiful, Dick, just beautiful. I bet thet piece just glows in person.

[Travis White]

Very nice! The wood is just so totally awesome!

[Dennis Daudelin]

Beautiful plate and another reason to love Maple!!

Thanks for letting us see the beauty that you uncovered!!

Dennis

[Glenn Hodges]

Dick, I like everything about this one. The rolled edge graps me.

[Keith Burns]

WOW !!!!! A rewal knockout piece Dick:) :)

[Dick Parr]

What are you using to do your engraving on the feet, if you don't mind my asking?:)


Thanks

George I got a Dremel engraver, the vibrating kind. It works great. I think it was about $19 at Home Depot.

Good Luck

Thank you everyone for the nice comments, this was fun to turn.

[Ernie Nyvall]

That is a real beauty Dick. Nice job on the form.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Gorgeous work Dick! Great form, finish and wood! Wow!