Thank you very much, professor Peacock. I know that took a lot of time to post for us and I sure do appreciate it.
A question though. Being a bit "chemical-phobic ",okay, a lot "chemical-phobic , what happens to all of the toxic chemicals that have soaked into the wood? If the bowl is going to be used for food at a later date wouldn't this pose a problem? Or, is this process only for ornimental bowls?