How to Make and Finish Hardwood Disk Platters

[@vinceearl4240]

Does drying in the oven reduce the tendancy toward checking, or is it just as big of a problem with kiln drying?

[@bowhitegardener3121]

It reduces checking and other major cracks developing then gives you the opportunity to fill these prior to sand and finish. Also makes it easier to sand and reduces clogging of your sanding media.