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Three-tier PLATTER

There’s something about a beautifully designed three-tiered serving platter that’s classy, timeless, and certain to impress guests. In addition to its stacking functionality, it looks great as a dinner table or side table centerpiece, and serves for ideal presentation of desserts, chocolates, fruit, and other goodies. For that matter, it’s a wonderful platform to array flowers or small decorative items. Or, when not in play on the dinner table, use it in the kitchen to gain back some valuable countertop real estate. This is a great housewarming present, wedding gift, or simply a wonderful way to thank your favorite cook.

An enjoyable turning project, this platter doesn’t require any specialized equipment beyond a big enough lathe—just standard turning tools and a lathe-mounted drill chuck. As for

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