re: Shaping the Base

Ken - that's similar to the profile of the original, and it was what I was attempting with the sander with the base on the lathe.   I was quite surprised that sanding was so slow at changing the contours.  I got tired after a while, but it could re-mount it and give it another go if I want.

Splinter - Adding your new word to the woodworking vernacular.  😀