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David, the platter is constructed using the W.E.S.T system of epoxy resin soaking the wood, like is used in modern wood boat construction. The platter is pieced together like a puzzle, with the grains of the pieces oriented for maximum strength and minimum movement. Then it is machined after it is cured.

The stability of the platter was a big concern for Chris when he started this project. He feels it will be fine. It is a very labor intensive process, and this contributes to the higher cost of this table.

It is reported to sound awesome. I haven't heard this model.

Tom, yes I am of the mind, having done extensive work in nearly all types of furniture, cabinet, and instrument construction that "puzzling" (what I call 4-way lamination, or spiral lamination) is crucial along with the ability to select properly dried wood and a process for controlling "heave-ho" due to vagaries in temp and humidity.

Even in furniture that is carefully constructed to the finest tolerances will vary over time. Granted changes of 1/64 to 1/32 inch in thickness or diameter or changes in DENSITY may not come into issue in furniture or even cabinetry, a platter is a different matter.

Now, I am not by any means claiming, or even inferring, that Teres has not accounted for all of these issues, just that it concerns me. I would REALLY like to visit their shop.

Ozfly, yes it is beautiful. But the manufacturer states that the platter is "...made from exotic hardwoods and generously loaded with lead shot." I think that most wives, after seeing the price tag of over 6 grand, would "generously load their spouse with lead shot!" Besides, that money would be much wiser spent on a diamond tennis bracelet!!!

LOL, twice, Fatparrot. One could, of course, spend that same amount on something that looks like it came out of a Star Wars plastic factory. Could you aim that gun a little higher please?

In addition to the 4-way (or maybe 6-way?) grain variation, Teres saturates each piece of wood in an epoxy bath before assembling them. The W.E.S.T. process Tom referred to. I'd love to watch them make these too.