dave in Fairfax said:

Greg, G. wrote:
LDD?

I believe that this is the point where Leif jumps into the
conversation. A 1:1 mix of water and Costo Liquid Dishwashing
Detergent (hand not machine). Soak the wood until you are ready
to turn it, return it to the mix if you don't finish in one
session or have to stop for some reason, finish with whatever as
soon as you are done turning. DO NOT allow it to dry.
Leif?

OK, I Googled on this LDD technique and think I understand it now.

Now my concern is how to quickly dry a piece. I'm trying the
microwave in a bag idea, in the hopes that I can salvage intact the
lidded bowl turning I completed yesterday from wet, green cherry.

Having cut cherry for flat woodworking, I'm all too aware of how
easily it cracks and checks. I hope a slow, gentle nuking in a humid
environment will persuade it to dry intact. I want to give it to
SWMBO when she returns Monday. I'll probably have to clean up the lid
somewhat, as I noticed the vessel shrinking in diameter more than the
lid - but it is thicker, so it may just dry more slowly - they may end
up the same circumference when dry. Who knows - I'm new at this...

Thanks,

Greg G.