Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This large hand-turned platter is crafted from richly textured Wenge wood, known for its deep chocolate tones and bold, dramatic grain. The natural character of the wood gives this piece a strong, refined presence, while the dark surface provides the perfect canvas for subtle metallic highlights.

Turned on a Record Power Coronet Herald wood lathe using carbide woodturning tools from Easy Wood Tools, the platter features clean, confident lines and a smooth, balanced form. The surface was sanded to 240 grit, then treated with Yorkshire Grit Original to enhance clarity and grain definition. Silver embellishing wax was carefully applied to accent the grain and add depth and contrast, before a final coat of gloss finishing wax sealed the piece with a rich, polished sheen.

Ideal as a statement display platter or decorative centrepiece, this Wenge platter combines bold natural beauty with refined finishing details, making it a striking one-of-a-kind piece.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - intro
0:03 - Marking the mortise and foot
0:19 - Turning the platter to shape
1:45 - Make the mortise
2:23 - Sanding
2:54 - Cleaning
3:11 - Sanding Sealer
3:22 - Yorkshire Grit
4:16 - Silver wax
5:05 - Microcrystalline wax
5:39 - Hollowing the platter
7:00 - Sanding
7:19 - Cleaning
7:32 - Sanding sealer
7:40 - Yorkshire Grit
8:19 - Silver Wax
8:49 - Microcrystalline wax
9:15 - Outro