Joe is not the only one with this problem. Some, not all, my oak bowls have
done the "oval thing." Soaked the nearly fully turned bowl (turned to 1/4
inch) overnight (24 hours) in a 1:1 solution and then finished the next
day. The warping is not extreme, but is enough to seriously detract.

Deb

Leif Thorvaldson wrote:

Hi, Joe: Your experience has been the exception. I would almost venture
a
bet that you didn't follow "Leif's instructions" to the letter. How about
sending me an email with the exact procedure you used. I generally found
that there were deviations in the procedure resulting in warping or
cracking.

Leif
"golf" wrote in message
...
Howdy:
I have used the Costco dish detergent as per Leifs instructions.

I turned several cherry bowls, after the appropriate soaking.
Immediately finishing them afterwards. None exhibited cracking.
They all look nicely oval and raised up at the end grain end
Joe