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Here's another one...about 17 inches across, made of curly soft maple with a beautiful figure. It's really light, turned to about 1/8 to 3/16. Same poly finish I usually use, sprayed with an airbrush. Any critique is appreciated.I have some more I will post in a few days.
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Gorgeous!! The only possible criticism I could see anyone coming up with is the size of the foot. It looks like if you put anything heavy away from the center-fruit or whatever, that it would wobble, or tip. It probably won't ever be an issue. Wish I had some wood like that!!!!!!!!
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Agree, could use a bigger foot, but man that flame is wild! Really nice job!
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Thomas - this is an amazing platter! Love the color and all the curl! As far as the foot issue - I wouldn't think of using this as a functional centerpiece - it needs to be on a stand and on display for everyone to see! Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for posting!
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does the bill come with it
that grain is awsome
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Steve said:"As far as the foot issue - I wouldn't think of using this as a functional centerpiece - it needs to be on a stand and on display for everyone to see! "
I should have mentioned in my first point the foot..or lack of, is the point of the piece. It's primarily meant for the display of the grain. Thanks for all the comments. I can tell members are looking at it closely.
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Wow...wonderful figure!
I do agree with the others that a slightly larger base would be more stable if this is a "user" platter, but if it's a display piece, it's less of a concern.
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Beautiful piece and beautiful figure.
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uhhh see ash platter comments from me. Still nice looking! I love curly maple. Too bad none of it makes it this far south.
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Another good looking platter. A real nice piece of wood and a nice, simple form to show it off.
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Thomas,
Hmm as far as the foot goes it may depend on whethers its a decor item or functional.
Putting that a side, the shape most definitely shows off all the piece has to offer, well done.
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Thomas You've done a great job with this one too. Love the grain in this one, I would not want to obscure it by putting something on it.
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You nailed it! Simple form to show off that amazing wrinkled wood. Thanks for sharing.
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Thomas, when you make another beauty like this one take a look at a plate. It has a wide base to keep it from teetering over if something is placed on the edge of it. Some of the things we make need to fit certain design principals if they are to be considered what they are called. A platter is known to have a wider base than this. I only mention this because you asked for a critique.
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Thomas, that's a wonderful looking piece and I think you did exactly the right thing keeping the foot small to show off the grain. Of coarse, you wouldn't consider a functional piece but rather a beautiful work of art.
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