Although it's only been about five weeks, moisture meter said it was ready to finish so I did. It was in a heated space and I think that made a big difference as far as drying time. Main thing is, it did not crack or split. A LOT of sanding on this one, have to work on getting cleaner cuts on these for sure. Anyway,  I'm very happy with how it turned out. It was just over 19" when I took it off the lathe and it's just 18" diameter now. A pretty consistent 1/2" thick top to bottom. 

 

 

 

It's almost too big for my little photo booth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's looking ya' kid!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bottom, no foot on this one. Didn't want to break the grain pattern.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steve

That's just too cool. Nice job!

lovely.  I did a crotch recently and ended up turning out the center getting carried away thinning it.

 

That is Beautiful, Steve!

Gorgeous Steve.  That has to be the most feather I have ever seen in a crotch bowl.  Amazing.

that is one beautiful piece...

Beyond description Steve...Absolutely beautiful grain patterns...Seeing this explains why you love doing what you do!

That is one gorgeous piece

Veeery interesting. Beautiful work. You did that gorgeous walnut proud.

Very nice!

Thanks all! With grain like that it makes turning fun for sure.

 

Steve