I'm guilty of using these plastic holders, or others, very similar. They are leftovers from my antique and souvenir shop I had for 10 years. On the WOW, I got some advice from Terry Scott and I have started making a wooden base. I bought a very inexpensive compound miter saw, they take about 15 minutes to make. They really enhanced a turning. Terry is right, why displayed an expensive platter on a Dollar store chinese made holder. A few years ago, a couple came to my shop, I had a Milo platter. The wife said she wanted it, IF, I could make a wooden stand for it. I believe it was around the same time Terry sent me his article about making his holder... For the couple I made one that takes some work, it's about 5 spindle turned pieces... I'm glad I don't have a picture of my set up, it's not the best. I do however have some advice, a cheap shelve covered with a table cloth, gives you more room...