Dave, thanks. Yep, large fruit for sure, or a basket to rinse the berries.
Ryan, thanks. looking forward to see what you come up with, you need a good jig for the glue up. I am working out a design for a shop built one.
Yrti, thanks. Time consuming process, but the results are well worth it.
Ivan, thanks. There are the challenges, but overall fun.
OldTool, thanks. I look for more interesting projects that are a little out there.
Mike, thanks. Yes, it was a bit scarry to turn, slow and gentle process.
OldRivers, thanks. Fun project, maybe inspire more.
Side note: BlockLayer.com has a good segment calculator, for both wedges and staves.