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Turning a Cake Stand

by Chas Jones

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Page 2 - Shaping the exterior

I then remove the bulk of the socket recess with a parting tool and cut the dovetail on the socket with a skew, (sharpened with correct angle) and part a witness grove at the outer point of this pieces base.

And proceed to shape the bottom curved surface.

Light sanding follows to remove any tool marks and or rogue grain, finishing with a polish through the grades with Nyweb, and with the lathe stationary the application of Cellulose Sanding Sealer using a circular motion.

In this instance diluted about 15%. this is then immediately buffed at high speed to a gloss with a dry cloth.

Again with the Lathe stationary, Wax is applied with a piece of fine Nyweb (Scotch Brite Pad) using a circular motion. This again is immediately buffed at high speed with a soft cloth.

Turning a Cake Stand

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