Woodturning a Square Zebrano Platter with Resin Art

This week, a dried chunk of gorgeous Zebrawood is on the lathe. First though, a resin inlay and an unconventional way to use a hand router for the tricky cuts.

I used a 7/16” x 1/8” straight bit for the router work, and a 5/8” bowl gouge for the vast majority of wood turning.

Ack’s products were used to finish this piece. I’m not sponsored, but I really like the stuff!

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[michelehiggins]

So beautiful! I really love your pieces with resin centerpieces. The beauty of the wood is enhanced and not lost in the resin. Thank you for sharing the gift of your art!

[T_B]

It was cool to see the light come through, as you removed material! Beautiful piece!

[OurFrenchHouseRenovation]

Thank you so much for the shout out, very much appreciated. stunning platter that grain is fantastic, seeing how you used the router, has given me a few ideas.. thanks for sharing Cheers

[rossthomas]

The way you made that router hum was divine, Rod. Truly impressive skill.

[kimr]

Wow! The steadiness of your router work is amazing. What a gorgeous piece.

[scottblair]

A Marine who ain't afraid to get his flower on! Hoorah!

[greghbci]

Turned out beautifully, I love the added wood shavings for texture as it really added to the resin flower!

[nancyallsgood]

Magic sawdust when you were working the corners! Looked like it came out of thin air! Really like this one!

[rayworstine]

Good morning, Rod! When you hear, "I'm going to make a square platter" on a lathe, well you just have to check that out. Then add a see-through resin flower in the bottom of a really cool piece of wood. Sure enough, that's what I saw happen. Well thought out design and even added some texture. At one point in the video, I saw a red spot showing through the outside edge, just before the tool came into view. I thought, look at that, now he has added a laser to his tool for additional precision. Turns out it was the RPM digital indicator showing through as the corners of the platter rotating by. I feel like I was there watching the entire process. Excellent! Oh, and the freehand router work, wow. We could see through the camera lens but wondered how you could see. God bless & Semper Fi.

[geraldsmith]

I subscribe to several wood turners Channels but you are by far, my favorite.

[traceyrice]

Oh! I love this platter! The resin work with the wood shavings is a really interesting look. Nice job, Rod. 💜

[vickiejenkinson]

I love how the flowers came out. I was hoping for sunflowers but was disappointed. Then you finished and it was. Really nice platter! Thanks for sharing your creativity with me again. Stay safe, Vickie

[williamellis]

Really beautiful, Rod. Those petals look like pearl. It's also great to see one of your resin projects again. Stay safe.
Bill

[sandymaciver]

What a great ides to use the coloured shavings to fill the flower. Looks really pretty 🤩

[whiterabbit-wohw]

This is truly amazing. What a wonderful piece of art.
Good luck on 200, 000.
I'm grateful to be part of your You Tube family these past few years.
Semper Fi MARINE!

[tomcannon]

Always beautiful work Rod and I like how you involve your viewers projects in your videos. Semper Fi

[jarmstrong]

Another creative wood turning, MSGT Humphrey. I like the inlay design. Keep those wood shavings flying, Brother!!!!

Semper Fi

[jeanlong]

Wow, that's awesome. I really love learning new things. I have never seen anyone turning into the resin. The platter is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[davidnielsen]

Good afternoon Rod,
This platter is beautiful. You did a great job. Have a blessed weekend.
Let's watch and see what the LORD does next.

[michelerussell]

Wow! This is amazing. I love how you used other woods in the flower. It is just Beautiful.