Cherry Plates

[Bernie Weishapl]

Well finally got the last coat of finish on them. I made plates made of cherry that were 11 1/4" across. I finished them with General Finish Seal-A-Cell and Arm-R-Seal. I really like that finish. I thought they turned out pretty well. The LOML and my sister are both eyeing them pretty hard.

[Dennis Peacock]

Wow Bernie!!!!!!! Those are pretty.....uh-hum....them is purdy Bernie!!!! :D

If you ain't got space to store'em? I'll make room here at my place for ya. ;)

[Corey Hallagan]

Beautiful Bernie!! Simply beautiful. You have the knack for these plates and platters, that is for sure!!

Corey

[Pete Jordan]

Incredible!

You get better every day.

[Jim Ketron]

Nice Job Bernie!
They look great!

[Keith Christopher]

Bernie,

Wicked nice ! I love them !


Keith

[Richard Jones]

Very nice, Bernie. Way to stretch out that Rikon..........

Any chance of seeing your foot detail? I do a lot of plates, too, and usually just leave the chuck recess pretty much as is.

Pretty wood, beautiful job.

Rich

[Tom Sherman]

Yessir Bernie, I believe you have outdone yursef.

[John Miliunas]

Wonderful plates, Bernie and way too nice to eat off of! :D Good job. :) :cool:

[Bernie Weishapl]

Very nice, Bernie. Way to stretch out that Rikon..........

Any chance of seeing your foot detail? I do a lot of plates, too, and usually just leave the chuck recess pretty much as is.

Pretty wood, beautiful job.

Rich

Rich I pretty much just do a 2 or 3 rings. Such as this. I think it makes it look a little better.

Thanks for the comments. They are a lot of fun to do. I am going to be making a set of curly maple plates. I am hoping to sell this set at the craft fair in 3 weeks. This will be my first one so hoping I can sell a few bowls, lidded boxes, and a set or two of plates.

I was already told the cherry wasn't going to the craft fair. Oh well.

[Ernie Nyvall]

Those look great Bernie!! Very nice.

[Travis Stinson]

Beautiful plates Bernie. Great job on the finish.:cool:

[Gary Herrmann]

Wow, nice work Bernie. I have a lot to learn.

[Richard Jones]

Thanks Bernie, those look nice.

When you say you like that finish..............is it an application thing, wear resistance, sheen, etc?

Again, beautiful plates. As others have stated, storage space at a minimum here, but I could make room for those......... :D

Rich

[Glenn Clabo]

Thouse there are some nice Bernie...

[Bob Noles]

Magnificient job, Bernie! I don't know how you do it over and over again.

Who are these for?

[Andy Hoyt]

Reminds me of that old soap commercial.

"Aye. And I like it too."

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks Bernie, those look nice.

When you say you like that finish..............is it an application thing, wear resistance, sheen, etc?

Again, beautiful plates. As others have stated, storage space at a minimum here, but I could make room for those......... :D

Rich

Richard it takes some time to apply but seems to be a real durable finish. Takes about 4 days to apply. I put the Seal on and wait 24. Then start with Arm-r-Seal and put a coat on every 24. Like the looks and durability.


Bob I am not sure yet. The LOML and my sister are still talking about it.

[Terry Quiram]

Bernie

Those are really nice. I like the finish.

Terry

[Mark Cothren]

Bernie, those are great lookin' plates from some great lookin' wood! The finish looks great on 'em!

[Keith Burns]

Absolutely perfect Bernie, very nice.:) :) :)

[Ed Scolforo]

Hey, Bernie, you done good!! The finish looks great.
Ed

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks again. I tell ya cherry no matter if it is wet or kiln dried is a joy to turn. I think baby sister is going to win out on this batch though. I need to get the curly maple ones done cause they are sold for $440 for a set of 8.

[Rusty Smith]

Bernie, beautiful work! And here I thought the only good thing out of Goodland, Kansas is I-70 :D (from a 40 year resident from the Sunflower state now in Ar-Kansas).

Rusty

[Dennis Peacock]

I need to get the curly maple ones done cause they are sold for $440 for a set of 8.

Awwwwww Maaaaaaaannnnnnn!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Bernie!!!!!! Nice sell buddy!!!!

[Travis White]

Nice work. I like them.

[Chris Chavis]

Those were done on the Rikon? Wow, I like seeing nice things done on equipment I own - I may not have the experience and skill at this point, but it's good to know that I won't be limited by the equipment.

Those look real nice - you might have to send me one so I can see how the pro's do it. :P

Time for me to get out in the shop and get turning!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Those were done on the Rikon? Wow, I like seeing nice things done on equipment I own - I may not have the experience and skill at this point, but it's good to know that I won't be limited by the equipment.


Time for me to get out in the shop and get turning!

Yep Chris those came of the Rikon and started out just a little over 11 1/2". I could have gone 12" and I think would have still been able to turn them. If cut round on a bandsaw it will take a full 12".