MegaPlatter

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2 жыл бұрын

Tim turns a Mega sized platter from a crotch piece of Black Walnut. The tree was felled by a tornado and it inspired Tim to 'think outside the box' in order to create a unique turning. Tim turned the bottom of the platter and sanded it to reveal the beautiful grain of this magnificent tree. Then he left the rough chainsaw and turning marks on the top surface to tell the story of the tree's violent end.
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@mikenelson4136 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine how good it would’ve looked “finished”?

@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

I love the gnarly uniqueness of this piece, celebrating its demise and kind of showing a "same to you" attitude! I know this took a lot of sanding while at the same time, not too much sanding. Well done, Tim, it's a great bowl/platter. Phil

@rexb6478 2 жыл бұрын

Love the term, Mega Platter! Glad you let everyone know the fun in this, while also telling people that there are hazards too. Great video and lots of information.

@JiggsysShed 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome, love the rugged look

@petenelson7273 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful platter. IT IS HUGE. awesome

@bricofleur1768 2 жыл бұрын

What a challenge! According to the result, you made the right decision. You must have spent a lot of time sharpening your tools though. Congrats!

@b0y9ggz 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful project Tim, but personally I would prefer a smooth surface on both sides. Leaving it in this rough state makes my mind think it is unfinished. Just my preference. I look forward to more projects from the pile of walnut you cut.

@ejl74 2 жыл бұрын

I would have loved to see the bowl part smooth but either way very nice.

@selinawilliams3232 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the experience - I love how you can go with the flow and be open to what comes to you, that's art - and you've left an option to revisit, smart!

@High_Caliber 2 жыл бұрын

I must enjoy this content, because I'm legitimately worried about Tim's safety when he starts working on this. Excellent as always!

@billlarrabee9436 2 жыл бұрын

What a project, better you than me!

@rjmiv857 2 жыл бұрын

Very Nice. A tad large to use as a platter, I think, and someone mentioned hanging it on a wall. but it could be placed in the yard and used as a bird bath. With all the tool marks, it would make a nice natural looking center piece for a garden.

@jasongoodrich9055 2 жыл бұрын

It wasn't really working for me until you said "ode to tornado". That make sense.

@MH-qq3kj 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! One of the scariest turnings I have seen anywhere. Everything was difficult with it. Finished it was stunning 🤩

@edwardsimmons3721 2 жыл бұрын

Wow a huge project.

@williamrice2683 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Was not sure how it would look.

@rottiwoodturning6184 2 жыл бұрын

geat job !the lathe looks very solid

@DiemenDesign 2 жыл бұрын

That's actually a really interesting piece, and a great homage to it's history.

@cookiescoop6065 2 жыл бұрын

That is scary just looking at it .very nice turning

@bradwiebelhaus7065 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good

@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound 2 жыл бұрын

You just can’t beat walnut. Beautiful!

@howardappel3596 2 жыл бұрын

And why does that make me think of that line from "Jaws," "we need a bigger boat."

@randyjones2204 2 жыл бұрын

I like the rough edges but I'm one that prefers the bowl area to be smooth to be able to see what grain there is. still a good job.

@ernestboatwright7172 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@valeriehenschel1590 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Just wow.

@thomaskahan3922 2 жыл бұрын

Good to have you back ! I don't have the concern of making such monster platters, as my lathe is a mere 23cm max (9 inches). The result is still magnificent and the oil reveals patterns I wouldn't have suspected in the rough part...

@bradbyers7505 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the design of this piece. It represents the events that made the piece available. I was just thinking how long it must have taken to grow, how quickly that process was interrupted by nature, and how your turning it preserves all that information. Congratulations. Well done indeed.

@donroetker9915 2 жыл бұрын

Oil

@donroetker9915 2 жыл бұрын

@rickchapman3051 2 жыл бұрын

I would have made it more refined and finished to help with the weight as well as the appearance. You mentioned that it was a gift. Do you think she will be able to lift it or move it around.

@richardschaffling9882 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great piece and would make a Great Wall hanging over a fire place

@thestutteringwoodturner9824 2 жыл бұрын

hey there tim when is part 2 of the natural edge bowl u did a while back? chris

@scottmedori1848 2 жыл бұрын

I like the rough outer area, but think if you smoothed the inner part more, would be nicer

@howardappel3596 2 жыл бұрын

WOW. How big a piece can you turn on that lathe?

@tomcoker9882 2 жыл бұрын

You need to get a Sand-O-Flex (see Phil Anderson’s KZfaq videos), woks great n bark and sawn areas without flatting it out. I think it not only showed the strengths of the Robust American Beauty, but also yours to endure the beating you took working the wood into its final shape. Nice piece. Cheers, Tom

@jpncompany6275 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your shows on pbs. You do such nice work I can't help but think you gave up on this because it was too hard, literally and figuratively.

@milltek2 2 жыл бұрын

Tim, how come it was so 'out of balance' when you started doing the inside of the 'bowl'. It seemed to be more stable when you were cutting the bottom?

@williamellis8993 2 жыл бұрын

That's definitely a monster, Tim. You delivered on this one. Did she like it? What's not to like. You could have used a Sand-O-Flex to smooth the top but keep the saw marks. Take care. Bill

@LewisKauffman 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That is different. Be interested in reading how it was received by the new owner.

@trurex007lee7 2 жыл бұрын

The walnut still had a lot of character. It is a unique artistic piece. Hopefully she has a large enough space to put it and she appreciates art, otherwise she may not be as excited about as you are.

@richardabbott5601 2 жыл бұрын

I like the concept of leaving it rough since it came from the effects of a tornado. Great job yall

@catzual 2 жыл бұрын

Like it but the deep tool marks were a little too much smooth the bowl out juuust a little more but leave marks

@mountainviewturning5319 2 жыл бұрын

Great looking bowl

@philliprowland2161 2 жыл бұрын

Tim, do you sell any of your turnings?

@billy19461 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos and would love to have an American Beauty but at the price I just can’t afford one. As far as I can find out Robust doesn’t finance.

@jessetutterrow4320 2 жыл бұрын

Nice decorative art platter. Somehow, I doubt that it would hold a 25-pound turkey and allow you to carve it. Just a different perspective.

@ellengraham4677 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for leaving the tool marks ,i've always wanted to see how it looked. I love it, it's awesome💖💖💘💘

@cmac1100 2 жыл бұрын

I think that turned out great with the rough tool marks left. Good choice!

@thomascollins72 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you! Put it back on the lathe.

@malbun3275 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim Looks like you rocked a few boats leaving it “unfinished” there’s room in the turning world for unfinished ART life is not allways smooth it’s full of ridges! I love it but then I’m an unfinished hippy Great job Tim guess you needed the rest of the week off? Regards

@loisbarrnette7380 2 жыл бұрын

I like Rustic! The story of the wood fits the method of the turning. I think this would look fabulous on a thick wood mantle over a rock fireplace. Luscious and impressive!!!! LGB

@cannonfodder3677 2 жыл бұрын

Well, it makes me think I could make a video of my earliest messes and people would think it was great......

@RoxnDox 2 жыл бұрын

That turned out really cool!

@loucinci3922 2 жыл бұрын

Nope. I can see the platter still in there. It looks half-finished. Sorry brother. Not a fan of this one, but happy to watch you work. If you like it, that’s fine by me. Thanks for sharing.

@kengunnell6398 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I have been to that stage of a large bowl many times, nothing new, not outside the box. Needs to be finished, put in the work. Loved everything up to the point of not finishing. On wood this dry I often use Minwax hardner. Use two part epoxy with chacoal powder to fill voids and cracks.

@sailingeric 2 жыл бұрын

You keep correcting from tenon to recess. Did the Tenon police come after you?

@glencrandall7051 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. That was massive chunk of walnut. You didn't get the crotch pattern you were looking for but it still has some very nice figure. I think I like it with the tool marks. Thinking out of the box is good. Otherwise the world would be plain vanilla. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe. PS I enjoyed your Friday presentation at SWAT and a nice chat on Sunday. Have you had a chance to check out the boat I mentioned being built in Tulsa? SV Seeker

@mpd14retir 2 жыл бұрын

It’s called a mortise not a recess

@user-li7xq9jg7x 2 жыл бұрын

Купиш такой станок и останешся без штанов!

@ahmetkuzu8939 2 жыл бұрын

🇹🇷👏🏻🤯🆘😷

@mpd14retir 2 жыл бұрын

My question for you is how is the lady supposed to pick it up if you’re even having trouble??? A thank you gift should be something she could use….. not a garage door stop.

@bencjr 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@smiffy5467 2 жыл бұрын

It's interesting but not for me... sorry Tim, but it looks to me like someone gave up on their first attempt at wood turning...

@backwoodsbaby9729 2 жыл бұрын

I protest this design! I think it looks unfinished & is not a good testament to the beauty of that wood. It feels like you got tired or ran out of time for the filming day & had to quit early, & find a flimsy excuse to do so. Also it is still a pretty piece of wood even if it wasnt "as pretty as expected" Also you are making this for a woman.... you are seriously gonna hand her a 50 pound chunk of 2 foot wide wood & expect her to be able to do anything with it? (Pick it up to clean, clean the thing itself, move it around for seasonal decorating, etc.) You could barely swing it around.