"Charles Friedman" wrote in message
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Thanks for the web reference on the strength of different wood species. I
think that the easy winners are oak and maple.

The use of the hydraulic press forming technique allows one to rapidly
achieve a vessel form which can then be customized by hammering, forming,
spinning, etc.

Charles Friedman
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Don't know what part of the country you're in, but if you're in the
southwest, then mesquite should be easy to locate. Mesquite is considered a
nuisance plant to ranchers, so it is usually free for the hauling. It is
about 50 % denser than the oak family, and very close grained. It is also
very stable dimensionally. Sounds like your project and it would be a good
match.

Ken Moon
Webberville, TX.