This is the first in a series showing how a log becomes a bowl.
This log section has several branches clustered. The grain in a 4-way crotch is going to be VERY interesting.
It is normal to cut out the pith (very center of the tree) because it tends to crack, so I need to section the log into halves. The bottom of the bowl will be the bark side.
Tomorrow I'll post pics of the bowl taking shape. I'll be using the section on the left that has the 4-branch crotch.
@tdotrob Oh wow, that is some beautiful grain in that wood.
@NMWoman Thanks! Posting the next part now as a series of 5. This covers sanding to first finish step.
@tdotrob Very good. I can't wait to see what you are doing!