"Spirit of the Ocean", Blackwood Platter

[Bob Wemm]

Hi People, I haven't posted for a while but I just had to show you this.
The wood is "Acacia melanoxylon" or Blackwood and the finish is many coats of WOP and sanding. Lost track of how many.:redface:

Platter is 15.5in dia and 2in high with a 6in ceramic tile.

Thanks for looking and I hope you like it.
C&C welcome.

Bob.

 

[Jim15]

That's beautiful.

 

[lyonsacc]

Good Morning Bob. Nice looking platter!

Dave

 

[turncrazy43]

Bob, that is an absolutely beautiful piece. The grain pattern and finish are both A-1.
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[Animyzo]

That's amazing

 

[walshjp17]

Oh, she's a beaut there, Bob. Like the shine.

 

[OZturner]

Great Work Bob,
That Finish would even Shine in the Dark,
Beautiful Timber.
Congratulation,
Brian

 

[mikespenturningz]

Bob your larger turnings are just beautiful. Another beauty.

 

[Bob Wemm]

Thanks Guys, I do enjoy these platters. I have a couple of others in the process, but they won't be ready for a while.

Bob.

 

[PaulDoug]

WOW! That need to be hung on the wall. Nicely done! The wood looks almost like Black Walnut.

 

[johns486]

beautiful

 

[MikeL]

Outstanding work. The richness of the wood and the finish is great!

 

[ironman123]

Another High Quality work of art from Bob. Great job, finish is superb.

Ray

 

[Fishinbo]

Wonderful bowl! The wood looks amazing with those gorgeous grain patterns and flawless finish. Excellent job!

 

[ChrisN]

Blackwood? It sure looks like walnut! Whatever it is, it sure looks awesome!

 

[Linarestribe]

Great finish!

 

[Adillo303]

Okay, I'll ask. What did you use to finish it? (Noob question)

 

[robutacion]

G'day Bob...!

Wow mate, no wonder why you like Blackwattle...!

Absolutely stunning piece of wood, great mosaic and perfect craftsmanship.

You know when, you lose count of the number of coats applied, generally means, is starting to be close to, enough...!:wink::biggrin:

What did you use to cut the mosaic round...???

Keep up the good work, mate...!

Cheers
George

 

[robutacion]

Okay, I'll ask. What did you use to finish it? (Noob question)

Hi Andy,

This is what I read...! " and the finish is many coats of WOP and sanding."

Cheers
George

 

[Ambidex]

Bob, I think I have the coats narrowed down...I'm guessing between 10 and 10,000...That is gorgeous!!:beauty:

 

[Bob Wemm]

Bob, I think I have the coats narrowed down...I'm guessing between 10 and 10,000...That is gorgeous!!:beauty:

That's pretty close.

Bob.

 

[Bob Wemm]

G'day Bob...!

Wow mate, no wonder why you like Blackwattle...!

Absolutely stunning piece of wood, great mosaic and perfect craftsmanship.

You know when, you lose count of the number of coats applied, generally means, is starting to be close to, enough...!:wink::biggrin:

What did you use to cut the mosaic round...???

Keep up the good work, mate...!

Cheers
George

It was a round ceramic tile. But if I needed to adjust it I would use my homemade Glass grinder/polisher.:biggrin:

Bob.

 

[johncrane]

Awesome work Bob the center piece looks really good.

 

[Bobostro61]

Just beautiful. Really shines!

 

[Ray McLeod]

What a great finish on a beautiful piece of wood. Ray

 

[triw51]

Okay, I'll ask. What did you use to finish it? (Noob question)

Hi Andy,

This is what I read...! " and the finish is many coats of WOP and sanding."

Cheers
George

George I think Andy was asking and what I am also curious about... What is WOP?

 

[Bob Wemm]

Hi, Sorry about that, WOP is Minwax Wipe on Poly. It is a polyurethane coating that you wipe on with a rag.

Cheers, Bob.

Okay, I'll ask. What did you use to finish it? (Noob question)

Hi Andy,

This is what I read...! " and the finish is many coats of WOP and sanding."

Cheers
George

George I think Andy was asking and what I am also curious about... What is WOP?

 

[BayouPenturner]

beautiful