I am making many plates from 3/4" thick sapele.

I have finished 12 of this set using glue blocks.

The only problem has ben when I turn off the glue block, sometimes the grain gets messy in the middle of the plate.

In the past I have started with a less than 1/4 recess.

The only problem had been the risk of taking more than 1/4" off the front of the plate.

Once I turn the front, I turn them over and use Nova Coles Jaws.

I have 8 more to turn and before I commit, I wondered what other people do for making thin plates.

These will be the patens in the communion sets I make for newly ordained pastors. Thank you.