Steps in Making a Platter from a Piece of Wood*
- Find the right kind of wood.
- Cut the wood into appropriate lengths generally about 1/3 longer that the largest diameter (this allows for a certain amount of checking on the end grain).
- Cut appropriately sized blanks from the pieces lengthwise.
- If dry, begin shaping on the lathe.
- If wet, then either seal until it can be cut or cut to roughly the desired shape.
- If rough cut then seal and put aside or
- Use some drying technique such as alcohol or microwave.
- When completely dry (if not already so) then cut to final shape.
- Sand.
- Decorate.
- Try to sell it, then give it to someone.
*This page is under development and will have more content and images in the future.