Charlie
I am not sure as to the "why" of not leaving in the pith, but I do have a
what. This is the place where the cracks start. If you do not mind the
cracks, leave it in. On hollow forms I often leave in the pith and turn the
sides thin to accomodate movement as they dry. Usually the pith does not
crack, but when it does it is a beaut.
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God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS, Canada
www.aroundthewoods.com
"charlie b" wrote in message
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I've read several posts that warn against working with stuff
that has The Pith in it. Seems like cracks and splits will start
there. And it'll be a hole in the bottom of your piece - making
it impossible to hold water - though why that's important, since
most turned vessels / hollow forms will never actually hold
any liquid, is an issue is a mystery to me.

So what is it about pith that makes turning anything with
pith in it a No No!?

charlie b