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Another vote for the lathe here, with all the recommendations stated above as well. Face plate with backer, newsprint/paper bag glue up method. Really sharp tools and a lower turning speed when using the chisels on it. Once it's all trued up, you can increase the speed for sanding and finishing.

Cut the outer 'ring' first(jig/scroll saw)(or bandsaw creating a 'joint'), glue it to the 'bottom', then turn the whole thing on the lathe.

JPG40504 wrote:Cut the outer 'ring' first(jig/scroll saw)(or bandsaw creating a 'joint'), glue it to the 'bottom', then turn the whole thing on the lathe.

This sounds like a solid plan. With-in my skill set.

terrydowning wrote:Another vote for the lathe here, with all the recommendations stated above as well. Face plate with backer, newsprint/paper bag glue up method. Really sharp tools and a lower turning speed when using the chisels on it. Once it's all trued up, you can increase the speed for sanding and finishing.

A number of you kind people have suggested this technique. Is there a book one of you'd recommend for getting more detailed info?

Here's Shopsmith's book chapter/section:

http://woodworkinglathe.com/page9.htm

While I'm fairly comfortable with spindle-turning, face-plate turning can have some surprises. If you're at all new, use only the scraper-type tool, not a gouge.