Brian loves working with redwood. The process of making a platter begins with choosing the wood. Brian studies the slab to find the area with the most character. Instead of straight growth lines found in the trunk of the tree, a burl has irregular grain, bark inclusions and a mixture of sap lines and heart wood with their light and dark colours. With a compass, Brian scribes the circle which will become the platter.
Next the bandsaw is used to cut the burl into a circle.
Even in its raw state, you can see that this will be a beautiful piece. Stay tuned as it is mounted on the lathe tomorrow.
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