How to Turn a Wood Platter Part 1 of 2

I demonstrate woodturning a sycamore wood platter on a lathe. I mount the blank initially using a woodworm screw so I can finish the bottom. Because of the punky wood I have to switch to a faceplate. I show how to use a shop made tool to cut a dovetail recess on the bottom for chucking to finish the top. Click here to watch Part 2    • Wood Platter Turning — When Things Go Wron...   As a marketing affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases at The Woodturning Store. It is a great place to buy lathes, chucks and many other fine woodturning accessories https://www.thewoodturningstore.com/?... We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. https://amzn.to/3PYfoKz Get information on hands on lessons in my shop from my website at https://www.mikepeacewoodturning.com/ and download demonstration handouts and articles I have published.