1 Make two 21/4xl21/2xl21/2″ blanks. You can laminate and edge-glue stock for blanks, using a weather-resistant glue. We made blanks for one bird-feeder from % mahogany surfaced to 11/8″; for another, from 3/4″ material. 2 On each blank, mark the center on the face that will be the outer surface. Around the center, draw one circle 121/2″ in diameter and one the same diameter as your 3-4″ lathe faceplate. 3 Bandsaw two circles the diameter of your lathe faceplate from scrapwood 1-2″ thick. Glue one of these waste-blocks inside the small circle on each blank. Bandsaw the large circle.
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