Plate Turning 101

This class is intended for those with limited experience on a wood lathe and want to learn how to turn a plate. This class covers face turning, which has important differences to spindle turning. Students will learn how to bring larger pieces to round and the basics of hollowing vessels(of which plates are one type).

• Learn to mount a wood "blank" to the lathe
• Learn to trun the outside
• Learn to holow the inside
• Learn to finish inside and outside

Wood Lathe beginners or folks curious about Artisans Asylum's Wood Shop. Students must be 18 years or older.

• Hard wood turning blanks
• Finishing materials (oil and wax)
• Sanding materials
• Access to A2's Wood Shop and tools for the duration of the session.

Wood Lathe

Salvatore Mancini is a custom fabricator producing custom furniture and interior designs. He works primarily in wood using traditional techniques as well as digital fabrication. He got his start creating sets for theater productions and was inspired to pursue woodworking after restoring a wooden view camera.