Can't fault the finish, Ed, one nice piece of timber.
Should I recall correctly, Les Thorne started to turn out a very dry piece as a bowl, it was more dusty than shaving and there was an unplaceable smell. It was to be finished at home, so not seen the results, (on that note, post a pic Les should you read this).
It was a small piece and after the realization it was so beautiful, had wished he'd cored the center, for a £40 (I think was mentiond) blank, £35 was on the floor ..
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Cheers David