Shop Tips - Turning A Plate

Shavings May/June 79

Turning a plate can be easier than you think!

You’ll recall that the feature in our last issue of Shavings mentioned Mr. Brown’s interest in making plates. So, he sent a few drawings and told us how he even adds the finishing touches while turning. Mr. Brown mounts a piece of softwood directly to the faceplate and then glues the workpiece used to make the plate right onto this softwood. This way there are no unsightly holes in the bottom of the plate when he’s finished.

Take a look at the drawings and his notes…