lwalper
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I rescued a piece of pine (about 14x14") from and old building that was being demolished and thought, "that would make a nice bowl." As I was turning every time I cut across the cross grain pieces of wood would just pull out. I tried various tools (all sharp as razors) at various angles of attack -- carbide, HSS -- nothing seemed to matter -- it still left a rough ragged surface. Is there any way to cut pine that will leave a smooth surface or am I doomed to sandpaper?