Finished 2/22/2017. This Cherry burl bowl, in block form was originally a very wet 32% MC. After roughing, it was anchorsealed, and took a total of 14 months to stabilize to EMC. The monthly weights were: 960, 935, 805, 735, 715, 705, 700, 705, 695, 690, 685, 680, 680, 675, 675. As you can see, the weights initially go down pretty fast, and gradually slow down until it reaches EMC. There is one month where the weight increased slightly, but continued to decrease after that. This is why you do the weights over months of observation, to assess the results. Block was initially 7x7x3 5/8, and final finished size is 6 5/8 x 3 1/4. Final weight is 265 grams, or 9.3 ounces. Sanded to 600, danish oil natural, beale 3-step buffed. Many bark inclusions and voids.
