Mark the centre of the sawn face. Drill for a screw chuck. Turn the
outside and form a tenon at the foot. Chuck the tenon and core the inside
bowls.... Hope this helps. If not then give me a call. Number on the
website below....

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Regards,
M.J. (Mike) Orr
http://members.shaw.ca/approachingart


"Tom Storey" wrote in message
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A friend has given me four burls, two 18" dia. and two 12" dia. They look
to be sound but they are quite dry. I think they are yellow cedar. Any
suggestions on how to prepare them for turning a few bowls? I'd like to use
the McN center saver on them.

Thanks!

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Tom in Qualicum Beach, BC