Turning plates

moggymatt · Post by **moggymatt** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 8:38 pm

This weekend I'm going to try turning plates or flatwork or whatever its called. All I've turned on the lathe so far are pens and back scratchers. Any advise would be appreciated.

ChrisNeilan · Post by **ChrisNeilan** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 8:24 am

Keep your speed down and wear a face shield! If it flys off the lathe its heading for you. Don't as how I know this!

Also, for plates or platters, I prefer a recess instead of a tenon. Keep you tools SHARP!

moggymatt · Post by **moggymatt** » Sun Oct 12, 2014 12:18 am

Here's what I wound up making. Walnut & Hickory.
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rpd · Post by **rpd** » Sun Oct 12, 2014 12:21 am

I too have turned several pens and am working towards turning bowls.

Today I found this new video (the first of two) by Brendan Stemp.

No Catch Bowl Turning

He explains and shows clearly how to use a bowl gouge correctly.
I hope it helps.

algale · Post by **algale** » Sun Oct 12, 2014 9:02 am

Nice video, well presented.

Jack Wilson · Post by **Jack Wilson** » Sun Oct 12, 2014 10:44 am

Ron,

Thanks for sharing, I thought it was a very good video.

Jack

rpd · Post by **rpd** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 12:16 am

Part two of the video was posted today. No Catch Bowl Turning Part 2

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 1:08 pm

Good Job, Ron! Thank you for staying on top of this.

Great Video!:)

joedw00 · Post by **joedw00** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 1:19 pm

What a great video. Thanks for posting it.