Turning My Tray (Not A Platter??)

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I need a smaller tray for an upcoming project (Patience please).
Our club had a demonstration for a platter. To me, trays and platters are similar except for a broader base and a flat interior.
The wood is bloodwood 9 inches in diameter, finished with wipe on poly.
Back to the tray. With only one inch thick wood, there is no room for a screw chuck. Instead, I use a threaded wood faceplate with double stick tape reinforced with hot melt glue.
Enjoy.
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[@randyjones2204]

Great job on turning and teaching. Thanks very much

[@AsWoodTurns]

You are welcome Alan

[@patrickcanter2831]

Beautiful wood and finish.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Glad you like it! Alan

[@jackthompson5092]

Very beautiful Alan.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Glad you enjoyed it Jack Alan

[@jerrystreeter4751]

Nice project Alan, I liked your chucking process and will adopt for a project I'm working on now.

[@AsWoodTurns]

The mortise works great. The taper hides the depth while leaving enough wood for strength. Enjoy Alan

[@glencrandall7051]

Nicely done Alan. What a beautiful piece of bloodwood. I really like your tray shape. The only tray I ever made warped. Do you think yours will? I hope not. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and continue to stay safe. I will.🙂🙂

[@AsWoodTurns]

Most likely your wood was not dry. Better luck next time. & Thank you Glen Alan

[@stuartscott9646]

Yep.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thanks Alan

[@williamellis8993]

Nice tray, Alan. How about a set of nesting trays to go with that one? Bill

[@AsWoodTurns]

That would be cool. Same or different woods? Alan

[@williamellis8993]

@@AsWoodTurns Either way.

[@DKWalser]

Very nice. I've never seen anyone using a flat disk to check for flatness. Are there advantages over using a 6" or 4" straightedge?

[@AsWoodTurns]

That was a 3D printed template I have for sizing disks. It was handy and the right size. My small rule is too long. 4" may have been too long. Alan