A few Spalted Maple Bowls

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I'm working on about 30 or so blanks (at minimum) to get done before next mother's day for the church. Most are being roughed out... a few dry enough to finish (shown). The process started this time last year when the Maple tree was felled. These three are between 7" and 8.5"

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Something very satisfying about taking a project from the tree to the finished item isn't it.
 

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Beautiful wood and finished bowls. That project ought to keep you busy for a little while. You should turn that one big tri-crotch piece into a ceremonial 'ava tanoa.

Samoan 'ava ceremony
 
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I'm working on about 30 or so blanks (at minimum) to get done before next mother's day for the church. Most are being roughed out... a few dry enough to finish (shown). The process started this time last year when the Maple tree was felled. These three are between 7" and 8.5"

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If you want to save yourself some gas and wear & tear on the chainsaw, as well as your back, I split the rounds with wedges and/or a riving froe. Two or three wedges, sometimes more, you'd be surprised how accurate and easy it is. Especially Maple, usually just pops apart pretty easy.. Just draw a line where you want it to split, set the wedge, and work each one progressively. As a bonus, it will split with the grain instead of crossing through it and you'll have less warp as things dry. Though, contrary to your purposes, you may not have as flat a surface without some extra work if it runs along wavy grain.
 
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