try mounting it with the "grain" running at a 45 degree angle to the axis of
rotation - I've made some bamboo pieces that way and I like how they come
out

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I just got some palm tree logs from a neighbor that was cutting it
down. I was thinking of using to to turn some bowls if it works OK. I
haven't tried it yet, but was wondering if anyone had any experience
with it and what I should do. Any words of wisdom will be
appreciated. I was thinking of trying to turn some wet and let the
rest dry out.

Al