Greg, G. wrote:
Well, "totally" may have been inaccurate. I have done spindles, pens,
and small bowls. But by the same token, I approach everything this
way - Jump in with both feet running.

Then I guess the answer is yes SYP can be used, but you've got to
have SHARP tools. Hardwoods air-dried, cut easiest after wet
wood. Then kiln-dried hardwoods. Softwoods require very sharp
tools. All this in general, some rules to be broken, but good
enough for a thumbnail sketch. Free, wet wood cuts easiest,
remember the anchorseal.

Dave in Fairfax
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