Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Glass Dome - woodturnerscatalog.com/products/11-glass-dome?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=videos

Free diagram with dimensions: woodturnerscatalog.com/docs/cake_stand_dimensions.pdf

In this video, Mike shows you exactly how to turn a stunning cake stand designed to hold a glass dome. This fun and practical woodturning project is perfect for enhancing your kitchen or gifting to a friend.

What you'll learn in this video:
• Material Selection: Choosing the right size and dryness of wood (we're using 2" thick, 13" round kiln-dried cherry!).
• Chucking Techniques: Using a 3-in-1 screw chuck and 4-jaw chuck for secure mounting.
• Truing and Flattening: Getting your blank perfectly true and flat for a stable base.
• Cutting a Recess: Creating a secure recess for your chuck jaws on the underside.
• Decorative Details: Adding stylish beads and a beautiful radius to the design.
• Glass Dome Channel: Precisely cutting the recessed channel for your glass dome.
• Sanding & Finishing: Achieving a super smooth surface and applying food-safe finishes like Tried & True.
• Maintenance Tips: Ensuring your dessert stand lasts for years to come.

This project is a great way to practice various turning techniques and create something truly unique and useful.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & blank selection
2:07 - Mount & true the blank
7:20 - Layout
8:41 - Turn a tenon for your chuck
15:36 - Turn beads & decoration on bottom
28:07 - Power sand the bottom
34:52 - Finish the bottom
37:55 - Remount the piece & layout
40:52 - Turn the top flat
50:30 - Turn a channel for the glass dome
55:32 - Sand the top
59:15 - Turn a decorate bead on the edge
1:05:17 - Applying the finish


Products Used in the Video:
Glass Dome - woodturnerscatalog.com/products/11-glass-dome?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=videos
3-in-1 Screw Chuck - woodturnerscatalog.com/p/109/6506/precision-machine-3-in-1-Screw-Chuck?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=videos
Deerfos Discs - woodturnerscatalog.com/t/32/Hook-and-Loop-Discs?b=deerfos&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=videos
Tried & True Original Finish - woodturnerscatalog.com/p/41/7353/Tried-and-True-Finishes-Original-Wood-Finish?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=videos
Easy Wood Tools Beading Cutter - woodturnerscatalog.com/p/131/7648/easy-wood-tools-Ci2-Negative-Rake-Carbide-Beading-Cutter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=videos
Stay Sharp Bowl Gouge - woodturnerscatalog.com/p/129/6894/henry-taylor-M42-Stay-Sharp-Bowl-Gouge?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=videos
1" Skew Chisel - woodturnerscatalog.com/p/130/3400/robert-sorby-M2-HSS-Skew-Chisel?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=videos
Dr. Kirk's GOAT Wax - woodturnerscatalog.com/p/40/7406/dr.-kirks-GOAT-Wax?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=videos
Stainless Steel Ruler - woodturnerscatalog.com/p/88/7277/apprentice-Stainless-Steel-Ruler-Set?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=videos
Dr. Kirk's Scratch Freee - woodturnerscatalog.com/p/17/5652/dr.-kirks-Scratch-FREEE-Woodturners-Polishing-Wax?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=videos

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