"Marco Milazzo" wrote in message
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I want to make some wooden lids for ceramics pots. Tthey should be
somewhat "dome-shaped," have a fat lip, and 4 to 8 inches in diameter.
I have access to a lathe but have never turned wood before. Any
suggestions as to what type of wood might be best, or any other tips?

Assuming access to a lathe means access to someone who turns, your project
is not too complicated. Any wood is fine, of course, if there's no food
involved. If food is involved, stay with the bland stuff like beech, birch
or maple. Remember that a tight dry fit is a broken jar if the wood gets
wet.

I turn my lids on a chuck, mounting my basic circle on a 1" recess or
gripping a 1x1" future knob. I then turn either the outside, including my
knob and tenon, or inside to fit the screw-on lid reversing to finish.
faceplates would work, too. Talk to the owner of the lathe and a couple
other turners before you take the first shaving.