re: Chokecherry bowl (#49)

Thanks guys! I flipped the blank over two or three times trying to decide pith up or pith down before I rough-turned it. I think I made the right choice, but yeah, it had a bit of rot and it was worse in the heartwood than in the sapwood, which was weird. Most hardwoods will rot the sapwood first.

I can’t share, Pottz, as I don’t have any more of it. I was given two pieces, and rough turned them both within a week. Sorry.

Splint, I carved the oak with gouges and such while it was wet, because it had started cracking as it dried. I dug it out of the shavings today, but haven’t really looked at it. It’s harder than heck, and I’m going to have some serious work finish-carving it, I expect. Might have to dig my bowl horse out to hold it, too.

I’ll know more tomorrow.