This bowl had an initial MC of 18%, and after roughing, it took a total of 12 months to reach stabilization. Size is 11 3/8" x 1 3/4", and weight is 1 lb 10.6 oz. Sanded to 600gt, Danish oil natural, Beall 3-step buffed. Goncalo Alves is a difficult species to turn without tearout, but can be done with a high degree of concentration (or, what I call "spiritual turning") combined with proper tool handling, and high degree of sharpness. Sold for $285 on 1-15-2024.
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