I first learned some wood turning at school, when 14 years old. I finally managed to restart on my own lathe, after a break of some 60 years. Deciding on the Turning speed was a bit of a mystery, until a comment on one of Jimmy's presentations really brought it into focus. It was that if you hit grass with a stick, very slowly, it just bends out of the way, if you hit it fast, the stick will cut it! So, turning speed; fast as is reasonably possible, and slow it down where needed! Thanks jimmy. PS. My grandfather was a Geordie. He once told me how as a boy, he 'rescued' a load of wood blocks from a horse taxi rank, that were being replaced with stone. He took them home for firewood, but when burnt, the whole house was filled with a glorious smell, like a horses lavatory! 100 years of horses standing there for hours on end had impregnated them very thoroughly.

Excellent work and great result. Well done.

I just want to say your videos are fantastic and I have been enjoying every video of yours I have watched your very good teacher a great instructor and I'm learning much from you appreciate you thanks.

As it's winter.. and my shop is not heated, I have to watch vids rather than make chips. This is gorgeous, Jimmy. Another idea for spring. Used your ebonizing + wax idea on an ash vase.. came out stunning! Thanks for continuing to inspire!

Such economy of movement and such stunning results. Always a joy to watch Jimmy.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! It should only be viewed. NOT USED!! It's too AWESOME!!!

Hi jimmy its always great to see u wood turning. I have learnt a lot from you. I have seen woodturning at wood turners retreat UK. Great platter.

Thanks for all the kind comments guys. Take care and Happy Turning. jimmy

Beautifully done! I am new to woodturning. I have always been on the logging end of it.

Fantastic learning experience Jimmy, thanks a mill!

Beautiful work as always, thank you for raising my turning level 10 fold 🙏 I've been challenged to turn a platter live on KZfaq this Saturday so I am here 😀 I'm a new turner that has never turned a platter before, I'm only allowed to use one tool plus a skew for my dovetail jaws. I don't know if you will see this comment but it would be great if came to see live for a little while 👍 I'm a Geordie too so you will understand me lol 😀

Best 18 minutes of my day, Jimmy - even if I did have to pause watching it as I think I must have been viewing it when it was re-uploaded without the music. Always an inspiration!

I remember you saying you are much quicker when doing demonstrations... And much quieter, I noticed. I am impressed with all your turning.

Lovely looking bowl, figure and embellished cracks. man that lathe is awesome it should be in my shop ! Take care Rob

Jimmy, I have known you for good many years and knowing how knowledgeable you are and I always enjoyed the way you explain why's and how's, but this time I am not sure what happened and camera was too far at times. Hope to see you soon. Your friend from San Antonio,TX.

Love this much better. Beautiful platter and gives me some confidence on trying one of my platter blanks.

Beautiful, like your techniques, thanks

Jimmy Clews.The northeast of England's greatest export to America.!The mans brilliant.

Great video

I got the wood from Brandon the wood store manager at Craft Supplies USA. It’s a beautiful piece. !

Nice to see yours vídeos... Big hug from Brasil Said Choucair

I love the shape!! What was that little measurement you did at the approx. 3 minute mark? Is there some mental formula you use as an approximate distance where the body curve starts to transition to the foot curve?

Hi Jimmy, nice work. A question to you, is the 24/36 that significant a step up over a 16/36.? I’ve had a 16/36 for several years but find that many of my customers are looking for platters instead of large bowls. Is the 24/36 worth the upgrade

Beautiful 👌

Good job, i own à laguna 2436, you have a special faceplate

Beautiful work, Jimmy! Would love to know what the blue stuff is and the glue you are using to keep it in place?? Also, what are the advantages of the Regunivating Oil over some more widely used finishes??

Very nice!👍🏻

Looks effortless

Nice video, I miss your voice.😀

Jimmy, this is Chuck from the Detroit club, I was out ill when you were here. Anyway, I am looking for a new lathe. I turn and core around 50 bowl blanks per year, turn about 50 platters, and a bunch of other stuff. I am interested in your opinion of the Laguna 2436. I know you turned on the new PM3520 in Tennessee this year too. Based on what I turn, is the 2436 going to cut it.

Great video. At first I wished you would have explained what you were doing. By the end I appreciated the silence. Thanks you.

I like your sander!Please tell me the name of the drill,thanks!

Question: at 6:02-6:10. . . Why is Jimmy's angle so steep there... What was he trying to accomplish by presenting his tool in that manner? He's only at that angle for 10 seconds or so, and then goes back to a more level position.

What does the resin and blue powder do? A filler?

What?! No gabbin'? Very nice, Jimmy.

jimmy how in the world do you not have more subscribers! may I ask where you get your wood from? pretty tough getting 14 inch dried curly wood like that (looks like big leaf maple) unless you buck it up yourself and get lucky. All the sources ive found online only sell small blanks

J... Curious why, at 9’28”, when you flipped the platter, you didn’t show us the mount. I know what you did, but a very beginner would not. Would have been very helpful. Otherwise, great work.

Nice platter! Would have liked comentry, Details.

Beautiful piece of work. May I ask, what was the wood? And what was the blue powder? (beginner here!)