Woodturning my largest Walnut Platter

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

My oh my, that's huge ! And really came out well. Oof, imagine the tree that came from ! Keep 'em coming. Take care. -Mike

[@spiritwynd]

It was definitely a huge tree, and I have more!

[@brentbeacroft3363]

A lovely looking piece of walnut. Well done Heather

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Brent 😊

[@valeriehenschel1590]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Nicely done, and no flying.

[@spiritwynd]

I was definitely holding my breath through the outboard turning, that's for sure 🫨

[@TheMessyStudio]

Truly a beautiful piece, Heather! Even prettier than it looked last might!

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Billy! It all depends on the light!😁

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Wow! When you applied the tung oil and the grain exploded, what a fantastic view. You did a great job on this piece.

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Doug! It definitely popped with the tung oil! I think this is going to be my main "go to" finish from now on

[@wardwilson3216]

Beautiful, Heather

[@emgiwoodworks]

A nice addition to your kitchen gear! 😎

[@spiritwynd]

Thanks Leo, but I'll probably put it up for sale

[@SpunbyGreenJeans]

That looks great. Nice turning.

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@barry.w.christie]

Absolutely gorgeous, towards the end it looked like a big slab of chocolate that you were turning ... waiting for the finish ... oh yes, a truly stunning piece 👍

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you Barry, too bad it wasn't chocolate!😊

[@trurex007lee7]

Very attractive platter.

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you 😊

[@hayesrutherford9415]

That's impressive. Nice video(something I've been struggling with) Oiling was the icing on the cake.

[@spiritwynd]

It was definitely the icing on this piece 😍

[@siph2o]

Nice piece..

[@spiritwynd]

Thank you 😊

[@Kijiji-ny7qh]

Tried to hollow out my first bowl yesterday with a spindle gouge...it didn't go very well. I just learned one needs a bowl gouge. Any recommendations for a first purchase? Thanks!

[@spiritwynd]

I'm not sure if I'm the best person to ask, as I only have one, and I've never tried other brands, but I use a Robert Sorby 10mm or 3/8". This one came with my first lathe, and I've liked it from the start.
Hope this helps

[@Kijiji-ny7qh]

Thanks!