Turning a Platter - Woodturning Demo

Mike turns a platter from a piece of highly figured walnut. The blank starts out wet and Mike shows how to rough it out and let it dry, then explains step by step the process of turning it to a finished piece. Design considerations for a high-figure blank are explained. Products Used 3/8" Bowl Gouge - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/henry-taylor-m42-stay-sharp-bowl-gouge 5/8" Bowl Gouge - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/hamlet-glenn-lucas-m42-gl4-5-8-inch-bowl-gouge 3/4" Skew Chisel - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/cryotek-cryo-m2-hss-round-skew-chisel Screw Center Chuck - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/precision-machine-3-in-1-screw-chuck VM120 Chuck - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/vicmarc-vm120-chuck-w-jaws Vicmarc 5" Dovetail Chuck - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/vicmarc-5-inch-dovetail-jaw-set Outside Calipers - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/turners-select-economy-caliper-3-piece-set Deerfos 2" Sanding Discs - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/deerfos-2-inch-abrasive-discs-10-pack Mirlon Pads - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/mirlon-total-nonwoven-scuff-pad-3-pack Thin CA Glue - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/hot-stuff-thin-ca-glue Thick CA Glue - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/hot-stuff-thick-ca-glue Aerosol Activator - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/insta-bond-premium-aerosol-activator Heavy Scraper - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/cryotek-cryo-m2-hss-extra-heavy-full-round-scraper Mylands Sanding Sealer - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/mylands-cellulose-sanding-sealer Tried & True Varnish Oil - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/tried-and-true-varnish-oil-finish Dr. Kirk's Scratch Freee - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/dr-kirks-scratch-freee-woodturners-polishing-wax Mylands Clear Wax - https://woodturnerscatalog.com/products/mylands-clear-wax-polish Timestamps: 0:00 - Mount the blank 2:36 - True up & rough the bottom 14:45 - Remount & rough the top 24:12 - Drying the blank 26:55 - Turn the bottom 37:54 - Turn the foot 50:27 - Sand the bottom 59:08 - Seal the bottom 1:04:00 - Turn the top 1:43:37 - Sand the top 1:48:04 - Seal the top + polish 1:54:14 - Apply the varnish oil 2:00:56 - Top coat wax CRAFT SUPPLIES USA - The Woodturners Catalog Since 1982, woodturners have trusted Craft Supplies USA to provide them with the finest woodturning tools and supplies. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and stand behind the products we sell. Our goal at Craft Supplies USA is simple: to make doing business with us so enjoyable that you look forward to doing business with us again. Phone: 1-800-551-8876 Website: https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com Address: 1287 E. 1120 S. Provo, UT 84606 Email: [email protected] Join our Email list for promotions, new products and more: https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/Email-Specials-Sign-Up?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=videos Download Allan Batty's Woodturning Notes (Free): http://blog.woodturnerscatalog.com/2015/09/allan-battys-woodturning-notes/ Visit our Woodturning Blog for how-to's and more: http://blog.woodturnerscatalog.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=videos View our Digital Catalog: https://indd.adobe.com/view/f270a16d-bfa9-4ecc-a4c0-855379f85360 Subscribe to Craft Supplies USA: https://www.youtube.com/user/CraftSuppliesUSA?sub_confirmation=1 - SOCIAL MEDIA - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CraftSuppliesUSA/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craftsuppliesusa/ #woodturning #woodturnerscatalog