Ambrosia Maple platter/wall hanging

[Travis Stinson]

I had some fun in the shop this weekend! Jim Ketron had given me a huge slab of Ambrosia Maple last June and I finally got around to welding up an 11" faceplate to hold that big sucka. Finished size is a lil over 23 1/2" diamter by 3 1/4" deep. Buffed gel poly finish (THAT was fun!:eek: ).

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[Jim Becker]

Very pretty platter!! 'Just the right amount of "stuff going on" to make it great!

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a good looking platter Travis. I like the form and finish. Beautiful job.

[Barry Stratton]

Love those process pics! That sucker is HUGE!!!! Beautiful as usual, sir!

[Rich Stewart]

HOLY MOLEY!!!!! That sucker is fabulous. How long did it take? Did it beat you up as bad as it looks like it must have? WOW!! is all I can say.

[Steve Schlumpf]

WOW! Beautiful work once again! Lots of color! Thanks for photos of the different steps.

[Ralph Dobbertin]

WOW; beautiful!!

[Neal Addy]

That's a bigun! Real nice job.

[Tom Sherman]

This one to is way to cool.

[Mark Pruitt]

That is as pretty as it is BIG! I also like that nice little pile of shavings on the floor...:eek:

[Pete Jordan]

Another great one Travis!

What is that thing holding the bottom of the platter in picture 3?

[Mark Pruitt]

What is that thing holding the bottom of the platter in picture 3?
My guess would be this set of jaws. (http://www.oneway.on.ca/chucks/accessories/tower_jaws.htm)

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Lovely look to at, Travis. I am getting ready to tackle wood that large, as soon as I get the Nova set up.

Bruce.

[John Hart]

Monster platter!! Beautifully done Travis. Musta been fun. :)

[Travis Stinson]

Thanks everyone. Yup, LOTS of fun! :D
Pete, that's actually the Nova Powergrip jaws. http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=packard&Product_Code=113117&Category_Code=lathes-acc-fourjaw-noptjaw
I figured it would be easier to mount the chuck on the blank than the other way around. ;)

[Mark Cothren]

Not only is that huge... and not only is that a fine piece of wood... but that is a fine, fine platter for any size. The finish looks great on it.

[Mike Ramsey]

Beautiful Platter! Color & figure is great!

[Jonathon Spafford]

You have made another beautiful piece once again... you need to take some lessons from me. I'll show you how to launch one of those across the garage ;) Keeps life interesting :D :D

[Jim Ketron]

Awesome Platter Travis, beautiful Job!
I think it has just the right amount of figure and markings, and your form shows it off well!

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Travis, darn you anyway!:mad: :D I need a new vocabulary just to comment on your work. It just keeps getting better and better. Beautiful!!:)