"Maxprop" wrote in message
nk.net...
A lot of my problems with oak undoubtedly deal with my relative
inexperience. I've been turing about two years and have a lot to learn
about the process.

You grow in your turning the same way you grow elsewhere, through
challenges. Though I'm puzzled at the alleged difficulties with turning
oak - drying another matter - I will say it's less forgiving of poor
technique than other woods with uniform density. Now you've grown into the
hobby a bit, have another go.