We woodturners are always left with some odd pieces of wood when we process a log. In this video, I take an interesting "cheeky" log end and turn it into a rustic chic cake stand. We make some beautiful veneer from the bark to wrap a inexpensive pine blank to look like a large Birch cookie. (veneer creation starts at 12:50)

Please let me know what you think? NO MUSIC in this video, just stream of consciousness and tool noises. :-)

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Turning Tools
Crown 278A 1/2-Inch Combination Left & Right Captive Ring Tool: https://amzn.to/3VrKRdP
PSI Lathe Woodturning 4pc Bead Cutting HSS Chisel Set: https://amzn.to/3Ve8KEr
RON BROWN'S TEXTURIZING TOOL - 1/4 x 12 TPI: https://amzn.to/45aABtC
Nova Pro-Tek G3 Chuck Kit with 3 jaw sets: https://amzn.to/3wTWDUZ
Hurricane HTC125, 5" Four Jaw Chuck, 1 1/4"x 8 TPI: https://amzn.to/459STLI
5.9 Inch Cast Iron Lathe Tool Rest: https://amzn.to/4aULa5b
Robust, Comfort Tool Rest 15" Wide, Standard Post: https://amzn.to/4e62t6j
Hurricane / Crown M42 Cryo, 1/2" Bowl Gouge (3/8" Flute): https://amzn.to/3yMeeyx
Hurricane / Crown M42 Cryo, 5/8" Bowl Gouge (1/2" Flute): https://amzn.to/4aNRxHF
Hurricane/ Crown M2 HSS, 3/4" Spindle Gouge: https://amzn.to/3KruEPA
Hurricane / Crown M2 HSS, 1" Bowl Gouge (3/4" Flute): https://amzn.to/3wUlAzF
Hurricane High Speed Steel, 1 1/2" Round Nose Scraper: https://amzn.to/3Ku3OWP
1/2" Bowl Gouge M2 HSS (pointy one): https://amzn.to/3yKqxvj
Crown 237K CRYO Cryogenic 1/2-Inch Spindle Gouge: https://amzn.to/3yM8vZz
Hurricane / Crown , M2 Cryo, 1" Square End Scraper: https://amzn.to/3VvimLh
Round End Inboard Side Scraper: https://amzn.to/3VcVC27
Lathe Live Center Set, 4pcs Drive: https://amzn.to/45e9zBS

Pen Turning Tools I use:
Milescraft 4701 Pen Press: https://amzn.to/3VdICJA
Pen Mandrel Bundle with Mandrel Saver: https://amzn.to/4c6gor5

Supplies I use:
100% Carnauba Wax Bar - 3.1" x 1.8" x 1.2": https://amzn.to/3X9LeuX
Buffing Wheel for Drill: https://amzn.to/3VuO6Ry
Polishing Compound Kit: https://amzn.to/3RgxvhX
Buffing Polishing Wheel 3-Step: https://amzn.to/4c3FhDS
Wolverine Grinding System w/ VARI-GRIND jig and Setup Blocks: https://amzn.to/4aRAch5
Wood Moisture Meter: https://amzn.to/45dNcw9

Tools
WEN Mobile Base MB500 https://amzn.to/4eg1ksZ
JET 16-Inch Drum Sander JWDS-1632 https://amzn.to/4b3cwpU
General Tools 8071 Offset Ratchet Screwdriver https://amzn.to/3z0Ix4H
CBN Wheel 180 Grit, 8" Dia x 1.5" Wide x 5/8" https://amzn.to/4ckPWtW
ONEWAY Wolverine with VARI-GRIND jig and Setup Blocks https://amzn.to/3zaqFEr