Bill Gooch said:

Wow, impressive

Thanks.
I hope to do more complex items, but had to start somewhere...
Needed experience laying out segments, tuning jigs and such.
Never turned anything this large in diameter, and it's a little
different than turning a regular bowl. Grain tearout can be a problem.

Now I can't decide whether to lacquer it, or just oil it.
We plan to use it (dust collector?), but not to immerse it in water.
Lacquer is quick, has a nice shine, and is fairly durable. Probably
food safe, if intact. Leaves no residue when handling.
Oil is quick, and is easily repairable. It can be food-safe.
Decisions, decisions...


Greg G.