First "Real" Turned Piece

[Jason Morgan]

I think I have a lot of work to do both on my turning and on my picture taking. This is the first piece I would call complete that I have turned. Its a dish/plate about 3/4" thick and 6" diameter. The picture doesnt show it, but there is some good curl in the maple. Finish is sanded and coated with mineral oil. It was a lot of fun to do since my daughter watched me do it. I gave it to her to put knickknacks in on her dresser.

Please advise on form, finish, or anything else.

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=55022&stc=1&d=1168705734

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=55023&stc=1&d=1168705734

[Ken Fitzgerald]

And what a fine first piece it is too Jason! Well done Dad! I wished my first bonker had been that nice!

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Jason, it looks like a beautiful piece of wood and I believe you gave it some nice form, from what I could tell (pics were a bit small). I'm not the finish expert but you are definitely off to a great start! Let's continue to see more as you go. :)

[Steve Schlumpf]

You are off to a great start Jason! Beautiful wood and a really nice form! What's next?

[John Chandler]

I am hoping my first dish turns out that nice.

[David Little]

You give me hope. I'm still in the "why in the world did it do that" stage.

[Jason Morgan]

Thanks for all the comments. Im in the process of turning a post or spinde for a shaker candle stand. I have the blank glued up, turned round, and am waiting to dive in on the forming of the shape. After that I have a piece of cocobolo that I am going to "turn" into a bottle stopper and cork screw set. I want to play with the friction polish with that one. And I need to stock up on my sandpaper grits.

Thanks again.

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a mighty fine looking plate. Great job Jason.

[Gary Herrmann]

Nice plate, Jason. I haven't made one yet. You've given me some motivation.

[John Hart]

....And I need to stock up on my sandpaper grits...

Better buy a truckload!;) Nice job Jason! That curl is great. It's pretty cool that your daughter wants to watch too.

[Bob Hallowell]

Jason that turned out very nice, I am so Your little Girl loves it.

Bob

[Jim Ketron]

Nice Job!
Looks like you have some nice wood with some curl aslo!

[Tom Sherman]

Nice job Jason, your daughter will probablly cherish it.

[Keith Burns]

Very nice Jason. Wish I could have done that good on my first. Nice wood and form:) :)