Nice work. I'm always amazed when I see how wood with natural gaps can be turned successfully. I'm far too inexperienced to even dream of attempting something like that. The finish looks great too. Did you use the same finish on the bowl? Do you have a website, Les, where you put your work up for sale?
Hi Mike. I think that anyone can turn something that has natural gaps, they just need to be aware that bits can fly off and fingers can get hurt when sanding (sanding at a very low speed or hand sanding may be required) also a gentle touch with the tools being used as a catch can see what your turning explode.
I used the chestnut food safe on the bowl but I'm thinking of trying the Rustins Danish Oil on my next bowl as that's food safe and toy safe.
I'm a hobby turner so i don't have a website, I have done one craft fair and the wife has done a couple of wood parties this year and she has put a few things on her facebook page that have all been sold.
Many thanks for asking questions. Les