Turning An Inlay Tray Or Platter – Better Yet!
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After returning from the Rocky Mountain Woodturning Symposium, I turned a inlaid platter or tray, using the lathe for drilling. This was a test. At the symposium, the presenter had used a vacuum chuck to hold the project while drilling on the lathe. But, at that time, I had a thought “why use the lathe – can’t the drill press do as well with less hassle?”. In addition, I wanted to have the inlay show as part of a curve in the profile.
This design is inspired by a compass pattern. The background is walnut. Inlay pieces are maple, bloodwood, and sycamore. The back is maple veneer and walnut. The 7″ platter is finished with wipe-on poly.
A drill press was used for all drilling operations instead of the lathe.
Here’s the previous video using the lathe for drilling. Here’s the link. Turning An Inlay Tray or Platter Without Vacuum Chuck
What do you think about the differences in the process? How would you do this inlay?
Enjoy.
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John,
I’ve watched both video’s, drilling on the lathe and drilling on the drill press. The drilling on the drill press seems much less complicated. However you talk and move so fast I have problems catching the important stuff.
Thank you
Charlie
Drill press is easier. IMHO
Alan