Big platter but with little twist

Tomislav Tomasic Woodturning (Dodir Drva)

Місяць тому

#woodturning #ash #creative
This time I used a different finish and went for creative colors by Odie's which really lovely fill the grain in this ash.
Hopefully you'll get something out of this video.
Thank YOU.
disclaimer- I'm profesional woodturner. Methods that are shown works great for me and they are not only methods out there, if you find this or any other method not comfortble,please use some other way.
Enjoy
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disclaimer Methods that are shown works great for me and they are not only methods out there, if you find this or any other method not comfortble,please use some other way.
Thank you and enjoy

КОМЕНТАРІ: 172

@randykniebes5364 21 день тому

You did a very great job of explaining how to make the platter!!! Thanks!!!

@waynenickoleff9041 Місяць тому

Hi Tomislav, as always your turnings are beautiful. What attracted me to your site are your explanations and processes, they are second to none! Greatly appreciated, thank you. Take care, Wayne

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank you Wayne, really appriciate your support

@gregmcateer8752 Місяць тому

Your explanations are so clear, (and in English, too- you put us natives to shame!) Thank you for showing us your skills

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Ohh thanks, I have still a lot to improve in my English, but I'll get there ☺️

@racheldray1057 Місяць тому

Fantastic finish. The white really shows the grain and emphasises the beauty of the wood. A very elegant platter.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank you

@athompson8976 Місяць тому

This guy makes it look so easy.

@peteranthonyboland750 16 днів тому

I watched this yesterday but lost the video to comment so I have just found it and you have turned a beautiful piece of work, thank you for sharing 😊

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning 15 днів тому

Thank you sir

@joehenderson5730 Місяць тому

Great teaching Tomislav.Stunning works of art.

@johnnyb95678 Місяць тому

Really cool finish. I never thought of using a white pigment like that. The platter turned out really beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank you, turn out really nice

@randyrockwell6136 Місяць тому

Another great project Tomislav! Your ability to explain how and why you proceed through the project is always so helpful … Thank you for all the time you dedicate to your channel 🤠🇨🇱

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

No problem Randy,thank you for watching

@jimgill1105 Місяць тому

I really enjoyed this demonstration Tomislav - excellent woodturning skills. Forgive me for being personal but your video demonstration/presentation techniques just get better and better.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank you very much,there is always room to improve and I work on that but thank you for welcome feedback ☺️

@roystewart4826 26 днів тому

Thank you Tomislav beautiful work calmly carried out with clarity and helpful explanation , look forward to your next one 👍

@Miastrong930 13 днів тому

WOW!You are an amazing talent. I have watched many people turn wood on UKposts. The quality of what you do shines through and above all the rest that I have watched. Awesome it looks like the best of silk fabric.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning 10 днів тому

Thank you very much 🤗

@gregsmith_za Місяць тому

So I'm 6 seconds into the video and I already like it. "What I've got here is A BIG ASH BLANK". I didn't head "Ash" the first time around 😂

@paulplager9498 24 дні тому

Beautiful piece. You have to love the chatoyance of Koa wood.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning 23 дні тому

Its ash wood😉

@robertwilson54 Місяць тому

Well I watch a lot of woodturners on You Tube but you are incredible what a beautiful bowl, nice one buddy.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank You very much 😀

@user-sc7hb1ci9m Місяць тому

Tomislav bonjour. Le bois est superbe ,le plateau et magnifique .C'est du lourd, bravo et merci du partage ,J'aime beaucoup.👍

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank you very much for

@haroldogarciasilvestrejuni1218 20 днів тому

Beautiful. good wood to work with.

@stevenhansen8641 Місяць тому

🕶very nice platter Tomislav. I really like the foot detail and the coloring. The way you turn is fantastic. Thanks for the time and effort.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Awsome Steven,glad you liked it 🤗 thanks for watching

@jonathanmangold5024 Місяць тому

I really enjoy watching you work, Tomislav.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank you sir

@gerardpeyrouty2216 29 днів тому

Magnifique travail sur cette assiette de toute beauté ! Merci pour tout votre travail de partage.👍👏

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning 28 днів тому

Thank You for watching 🤗

@jorisdemoel3821 Місяць тому

Beautiful piece and many interesting things to learn as always!

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thanks Joris

@fallentreewoodcrafts Місяць тому

Love this project! A trick I have used on open grain woods is to make a slurry of Tung oil and rottenstone for after final sanding. It finishes and polishes at the same time and make the open pores pop. Thanks for the video.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Awsome trick with tung oil.... Thanks for watching

@StephanieElizabethMann Місяць тому

Looks great. I like the contrast that comes out of the grain. I think the extra detail you put into the base and rim make your work stand out.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank You very much,glad you liked it 🤗

@DavidBird-uu8km Місяць тому

Very nice I like the white finish, it turned out great.

@123johnp123 Місяць тому

Hi tomislav, the inflection point is where the curvature changes. Great videos thank you!

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank you for that, appriciate it☺️

@DancingFox6 Місяць тому

I learned about how to make a better scraper burr and how to make a perfect ogee from one video. The finishing instructions were just bonus. 😊. Thank you.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

@@DancingFox6 glad to hear that 🤗 thank you for watching

@user-lj6gq3bf5w Місяць тому

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@valeriehenschel1590 Місяць тому

After watching both you and Richard use the overhand grip to deflect shavings, I gave it a try. It felt awkward at first, but I kept at it and now it feels quite comfortable. And it keeps me from using a death grip and getting tendonitis.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Awsome to hear that ☺️ thank you for watching and comment

@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound Місяць тому

Such a gorgeous platter. Thanks for sharing.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank You for watching 🤗

@bretteee Місяць тому

First time watcher ,well impressed, looking forward to see more of your video's

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning 29 днів тому

Welcome to my channel, hopefully you'll like what you see... thank you very much

@christopherharrison6724 Місяць тому

Great tips and the ash platter looks fabulous.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank you very much

@suewilson9553 21 день тому

Beautiful work!!!!!

@dianeclemmer1344 24 дні тому

Absolutely gorgeous ❤️

@user-ys7mh2qe2l Місяць тому

Beautiful!

@MarklTucson Місяць тому

Another very helpful video. I like the finish approach and am going to keep that in mind. I have some ash that I will be using for a piece in the near future and like the idea of a finish that doesn't yellow the wood. Thank-you for taking time to go through the details of laying out an ogee -- that process looks really straightforward and looks like it provides a great shape.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Indeed its really easy and simple and that is why I like it... Thank you Mark for watching

@yegorburov5881 Місяць тому

Отличная работа Томислав! Получилось хорошо и рисунок симметричный.

@user-zp8dl6lv8f 26 днів тому

Good explanation Master, thank you for that video

@c.a.chambers68 Місяць тому

Beautiful platter I 🤍that finish it’s stunning 😍

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank you,glad you liked it

@jayscott306 Місяць тому

Finally completed watching the whole video. I hope I didn't make unnecessary drama, earlier. I keep waiting for commenters like that to make a true contribution. But, the platter is excellent in each aspect. Great form with that elegant ogee. I like the use of white in your finish. I used to colour my sanding sealer, but now apply dye independently so I can work it after it dries. My latest mix was to melt mica powder into a little bit of my beeswax and mineral oil finish. Gold adds a nice twinkle in oak and I made some with iridescent turquoise to use on a wenge keychain. It catches everyone's eyes around the table. Your white was probably more elegant and less tacky than my choices. 😅

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

No worries Jay, thank you as always for watching

@advisorspadespf8192 18 днів тому

Beautiful work with super finish! I love that you also put as much thought and care into the under side of the piece. By the way this is the first time i have seen a video of yours so I'm now looking forward to your following videos. Thank you. Rob.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning 15 днів тому

Thank you Rob

@William_Kenny Місяць тому

Tomislav that's a beautiful piece and professionally done thanks for sharing buddy 👍🙂

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank You 🤗

@glennnord2605 Місяць тому

great job and nice color .

@missteeturns Місяць тому

Beautiful work Tomislav, love the design. You've given an idea for the design of a large (250mm) Communion Paten I've been asked to make for a Church I attended in Manchester when I was there.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Awsome to hear that, use what you can to inspire ☺️

@jimbrock8928 Місяць тому

I love that

@paulplager9498 24 дні тому

Nice work Tommy

@user-zm8kb9ck5h Місяць тому

Wonderful work, you are a master!!

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank you, Im far from master,I still have a lot to learn

@kevinburrows735 Місяць тому

Stunning 👏

@jakegevorgian Місяць тому

This is so beautiful. ❤

@RobertB4170 27 днів тому

Beautiful work. Clearly shown technique. Thank you. I too may have to emulate this piece.

@robertocoiante1981 15 днів тому

Buon giorno Tomislav un piattofatto veramente ad opera d'arte, sono rimasto sorpreso da come utilizzi le tue sgorbie. Complimenti un caro saluto, mi sono iscritto perché mi farà piacere vedere altri lavori e imparare qualcosa di più.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning 15 днів тому

Thank you very much 👍

@user-hx5lj7vs7f Місяць тому

You do beautiful work.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank you very much

@waynejgermain6168 27 днів тому

Beautiful work, I'm impressed with the results using ash. Now I want to copy your work!

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning 27 днів тому

Go for it 👍

@paulgreen2863 29 днів тому

Thank you for this video

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning 28 днів тому

Thank you very much for watching 😀

@copperowlwoodturning5929 Місяць тому

Beautiful platter, Tomislav. 😊😊

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thanks 😀

@starhawke380 Місяць тому

That was definitely a big ash blank!

@jahrap6733 Місяць тому

Nice work, learning a lot from you, cheers from Aussi , well taught!

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thanks, cheers mate

@kugeldrechsler866 Місяць тому

Hi, Tomislav. Why you don't remove the bark by axe before you cutting the circle? Splits of bark may hurt your fingers often at the left hand i've learned in my first lession woodturning. Love greetings

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

No need as I did try to pull it off but it was solid on the wood,but I rarely get hit by bark ,if its loose then I remove it, but if its solid like this one then its faster to turn it away

@garyroylance3171 23 дні тому

Tomislav, first time watching your videos, great job, really enjoyed it so I decided to subscribe, glad I did. Can't wait for more. You're a real professional!

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning 23 дні тому

Thank you very much 😀

@user-qk2hw9zj1s Місяць тому

Привет, Томислав! Прекрасная работа! Идеальная форма! Работа зрелого Мастера! Спасибо. Для эксперимента с цветом можешь попробовать масло Osma Natural. Оно немного выбеливает материал. На тёмном материале, типа дуб, получается интересный результат.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thanks for suggestion, I'll look up in to it😉 Thanks for watching

@RoySatzman Місяць тому

thank you, great how to

@bradbyers7505 Місяць тому

Perfect design for the wood, and the finish is splendid.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank you,glad you liked it

@johndonnelly9832 Місяць тому

Very nice Tomislav

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank you

@gggbon Місяць тому

Very nice work. The trick about the ogie was helpful. Would it be possible to put a link in a comment about where you got it or to learn about it more? I didn't quite get the reference from the video. For instance, what is the reason to go against the grain in the first step?

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

ukposts.info/have/v-deo/i351rHp_ip6ArWw.htmlsi=51AarLY-dpjfWnEI This is Jimmy's video,has some other as well.... The reason to go against the grain is so you see a bit better the curve Your cutting,but be aware that last cut has to be with the grain

@markduggan3451 Місяць тому

Nice.

@turningwiththewoods Місяць тому

Really nice. Have you ever just colored the rim and left the center just with wax? It might make a nice contrast as well.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

No I haven't but its something to try out for sure☺️

@SpunbyGreenJeans Місяць тому

I like the way ypu raised a burr on your scraper. Good deal! Nice looking piece too! Thank you for sharing.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thanks for watching

@FDG4ever Місяць тому

Do you think it's worth it to raise the grain with water before final sanding and finishing with oil/wax? I was wondering if I should do that on bowls that'll get sold.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

I do it a lot when I make utilitarian stuff for clients, on some woods like ash its not always nessesary but maple likes to raise a grain when its washed....but also consider that over time,with use and washing the raise grain will diseperde...and you will have nice and smooth surface

@kenmore1961 Місяць тому

Everyone says to never use a spindle gouge on side grain, but then I see alot of people on youtube who are seasoned turners doing it (many of the same ones that say not to do it). Is it safe? Are the certain conditions it is safe and other conditions it is not?

@RichardRaffanwoodturning Місяць тому

It’s only deep-fluted spindle-roughing gouges that shouldn’t be used for bowls and other facework. Deep-fluted spindle-roughing gouges were designed for roughing spindles. They used to be marketed simply as roughing gouges, so novice turners, not unreasonably, used them for roughing bowls and heavy catches often resulted in a broken gouge. That’s where this myth that no spindle gouges should be used for bowls comes from - people using the wrong tool for the job.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thanks Richard for your input ☺️

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Like Richard says ,most turners think about spindle roughing gouge when they say Not to be used on bowls.... Regular spindle gouge its fine, especially on outside where you don't have big overhang and stress over the tool rest. And also its cheaper then bowl gouge. But like with anything,use tehnique and tool that Works best for you, just make sure you don't use spindle roughing gouge on cross grain work. Hope it helps

@kenmore1961 Місяць тому

@@RichardRaffanwoodturning Awesome information, Thanks!

@jackthompson5092 Місяць тому

Absolutely gorgeous Tomislav, however I really doubt that you started turning it at 10,000 rpm. Maybe at 1000rpm but even that is quite fast for such a large blank.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

You are right, its not 10000 rpm 😅 not sure how I miss that in edit... It was 1050 and I do turn slighty on faster side of rpm but this blank was balanced lovely and dense all the way , again I always reccomend for someone who just started out to stay under 1000 rpm especially on big stuff.... Speed can be whole another video and what affect it and what is safe... Maybe one day I'll do a video 😉 Thank you very much for watching

@jrk1666 Місяць тому

Clewes calls it the inflection point, where the curve has to bend to the other side

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Awsome, Thanks for that😉

@leecarey2516 Місяць тому

Was the scraper that you used on the face of the rim a negative rake scraper or a standard scraper?

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

I use 99% standard scrapers 🤗

@davidharrison1558 День тому

You inspire me but when I look at my lathe I just think…. Nah. I just can’t get it unfortunately 😔

@anthonyvilgiate6711 Місяць тому

Love that piece! Great job as usual!

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank you☺️

@clydeschuyler Місяць тому

I know the oil you used is food safe but adding pigment to the oil still food safe? I’ve wanted to try some color to my work but have been afraid of paints and can’t find one that is food safe. Your work is always wonderful to watch. Your lessons are great to learn from.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Good question, I would say as its normal that after month or so every finish is inert so I think this is ok as well, now usually when I do a paint I use paint in outside, that way inside its still clean wood.

@TommyLeopard-xv1oo Місяць тому

Do you think the color will fade with time or completely with washing. Although as a display item it sure looks good.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Not sure to be honest, I'm curious as well ☺️

@kenvasko2285 Місяць тому

Is the delineation between the rim and the bowl functional or just to break up the curve line? If this is a functional platter, it doesn't seem necessary. I like Jimmy Clewes technique. It looks great on your platter.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Thank you, its both decoration and its always sort of nice when you have a border around as it looks more elegant. Well atleast to me☺️

@kenvasko2285 Місяць тому

@@tomislavtomasicwoodturning When you turn large platters, do you prefer the mortise grip so you don't have to flip to finish the bottom? I thought you would use the rim groove for that.

@cdrive5757 Місяць тому

At about 1:50 you said the spindle speed was 10, 050 RPM. Uh, I don't think so. I'm sure it was just a miss-speak because I love your work. You consistently inspire your membership to approach your level of excellence. Admittedly, it sits upon a very high plateau. Wakodahatchee Chris

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Hi Chris Ups I miss spoke that for sure😅 it was 1050 rpm, thank you very much for watching and support what I do

@nealramsey4439 29 днів тому

Your right that is a "big ass blank"....😂

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning 28 днів тому

😂😉

@fatroberto3012 28 днів тому

I know nothing about wood turning but I know maths. The point you mentioned is the inflection point. It's where the curvature of a graph changes sign.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning 27 днів тому

Yes, I could not remember the name for that, thanks 😀

@woodturn69 Місяць тому

Wondering why so many pull cuts. Also use of cloth rag is potential for finger injury.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Everything is potencialy dangerous on the lathe, that is why I learn the trade for 3 years and carrie on from woodworking to woodturning, now I like using cloth, and I never wrap it around anything, especially fingers, if it cought then its just taken away from my hand , so never wrap anything around fingers... But there is nothing wrong using paper towels , we all use what we are comfortble with. On the subject of many pull cuts, its accually not that many and I did enjoy turning this,so I didn't go fast or had to rush....

@jeffreydickson8888 Місяць тому

a term used in geometry where a curve changes direction (not a precise definition but adequate for this purpose) - inflection point.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Aaa yes, I knew it was something like that☺️😉

@jeffreydickson8888 Місяць тому

@@tomislavtomasicwoodturning you were really close considering you have probably only encountered the term once or twice. You do a great job with your videos. I am glad that I subscribed.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

@@jeffreydickson8888 awsome and I really appriciate support 🤗

@Amybaumgart Місяць тому

You mentioned the ash was kiln dried, do you have a kiln? If so, I would love a video on your kiln and how you constructed it. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos!

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

I Usually use my wood that I have cut and air dryed but for slabs I go to hardwood dealer,they have it kiln dry.

@christopherharrison6724 Місяць тому

If you have a burnishing tool that will work better.The burnishing tool should be harder metal than the scraper.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Yes in theory but when you don't have it this works like a charm.... 🤗

@kretorCreative 29 днів тому

Nice finished product but he works a bit non safe

@the_grand_tourer 28 днів тому

Was having the wood mounted the wrong way in the thumbnail a form of wood turners click bait joke ?

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning 28 днів тому

Probably😉 but its easier to get it in shot the way I wanna

@gregeastman6662 Місяць тому

naughty .. moving the tool rest while lathe is on ....for new turners "NEVER MOVE THE TOOL REST WHILE LATHE IS ON" thats strike two again moving the tool rest is "VERY" dangerous great video otherwise :)

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

Not sure if you are just kidding or being serious, dangerous is very heavy word. Do you think that pro turner should do stuff different just beacuse of the new turners,just beacuse I'm showing how I do things doesn't mean you have to do it... Its just common sense for many stuff and its like driving car, you see others drift a car but that doesn't mean I'll go on the road and drift car non-stop. Thanks for watching and comment 👍

@gregeastman6662 Місяць тому

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning so your telling me that a new wood turner should already know these thing ! Ok then why are you doing these videos if you don't want anyone too learn from it

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

@@gregeastman6662 no, I'm telling that there is a lot of common sense in turning , my goal with videos isn't to argue so I have better things to do. I'm glad If someone gets something out of my videos and If I help inspire....

@gregeastman6662 Місяць тому

@@tomislavtomasicwoodturning ok I help teach wood turning 101 an that's one thing tell "all" are students if there 16 or 61

@nealramsey4439 29 днів тому

Probably shouldn't move it but it gets to be really old turning it off and waiting. Sure it's safer but if you want safe don't work on wood spinning at 1200rpm

@thefish5861 5 днів тому

I gotta admit, I didn’t follow your ogee instruction. You lost me there.

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning 3 дні тому

I'll do dedicated video on this soon

@peterkaup2103 Місяць тому

Why didn’t you use the tail stock. SAFETY FIRST

@jayscott306 Місяць тому

Tomislav uploaded this video 26 minutes ago. You commented about 10 minutes ago. You criticized him before you could watch the whole thing. Get a purpose and touch some grass.

@gggbon Місяць тому

@@jayscott306 There was no toxicity in the OP comment, why the need for being nasty just to prove that you are 'a real fan'? It's true that using the tail stock would have been safer, especially at the beginning of the turning, and obviously you can see it after a few minutes of watching the video (once the wood is balanced you don't need the extra support anymore).

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

I would use it if I saw/hear/feel the need , blank was free of defects, and nicely balanced, but feel free to use it, I do stuff I'm comfortble, like you do as well on your end. Thanks for watching and comment

@peterkaup2103 Місяць тому

@@jayscott306 if you don’t understand the need for safety don’t subject your comments to those newer turners who need to know

@tomislavtomasicwoodturning Місяць тому

No need to fight, we all turn with each comfort level, The blank was balanced,defect free and I know how it will behave.... People often think just beacuse tailstock is there that they are safe no matter what which is very missleading.... Its safer for sure but not bullet proof and with improper tool handling still someone can get injured ,even with tailstock in place.... Hopefully you got something else from my video instead of just safety notes as again I turn for a living and I do stuff I'm comfortble with. Thank you very much for watching and comment