Steve says: "They are spruce burl, same as I won yesterday [at the meeting] in the bring back. Results in a platter with raised handles where the trunk of the tree is located."
Steve took a burl that grew around the tree and cut it in half down the middle of the tree producing the following:
First, Steve fastened a face plate to the exposed side using circles drawn on the wood to help him center the face plate. This face plate does not have a center screw. Steve says: "Pencil rings help to center the faceplate after bottom (outside of platter) is turned. Second shot is turned top (inside of platter) and third shot is turning foot using friction drive and tailstock."
Mounted on the lathe the bottom mounting area is turned. The circles will help in locating the mounting plate.
The face place is mounted on the bottom so the top can be turned.
The top is turned to form shape of the platter. the ends of the tree will become handles.
Using a pressure plate to secure the top the bottom can be turned and the screw holes will be removed.
The bottom has been turned down and finished with linseed oil.
The top is also finished with linseed oil.
Thanks to Steve Promo for submitting the innovative use of a burl.
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