Greg, Thanks! Neat setup and one I can replicated this afternoon. I have =
an unlimited supply of open top drums.=20

"Greg Kulibert" wrote in message =
...
I just couldn't get larger red oak bowls (14-24")to dry without =
cracking
until I tried boiling.
I have a 55 gallon drum cut across the middle. one half sits with the =
cover
down and makes a super container. The other sits with the cover up and =
with
some of the sides removed makes a dandy stand. Put the bowls and water =
in
the top and light a fire with the trimmings in the stand. Weigh down =
the
bowls with bricks etc. boil for an hour or so and then leave overnight =
to
cool. Remove and let air dry and then bag and dry slowly.
Greg