On 2011-08-06 10:53:18 -0400, Keith said:

It was actually from a tree trunk and yes it was to be an end-grain bowl.

Was the wood also light in weight? Looks like some Ginko I turned last year.



Ginko is a very interesting tree (but the female drops ¡STINKY! fruit),
but not great wood for turning.

The image of the fan-shaped Ginko life was a beautiful motif frequently
found in Arts & Drafts decor.