Woodturning - A Green-turned Cherry Barrel Form

I recently joined the AAW forum where there are regular challenges, exchanges, collaborations, and just general woodturning-related conversation. This month's turning challenge was to turn a barrel form inspired by the late Liam Flynn. My effort started from a very wet piece of cherry. After turning it thin and doing initial sanding, it was sun-dried (and then left to dry for several more days), before I levelled the base and did final sanding. It is finished with pure tung oil. Dimensions: base diameter: 4 inches / 10 centimetres top diameter: 2½ inches / 6.5 centimetres height: 4 inches / 10 centimetres --- 00:00 Intro: Preparing for turning 00:48 Shaping the outside 03:12 Hollowing the inside 04:30 Sanding and parting off 04:52 Sun drying 05:05 Final sanding 05:51 Finishing -- We are also avid garden birdwatchers, and we maintain a birdfeeding livestream channel. You can also find delightful Shorts and compilation videos of some of our favourite avian antics. As a bonus, we also feature squirrels (definitely not because the squirrels make us do it! *assure*). Please visit our sister channel, WernWoodWales.    / @wernwoodwales   This content is for entertainment purposes only. The methods shown are our own and are not meant to be instructive. Woodturning involves tools and processes that are inherently dangerous. Please turn responsibly. #woodturning #asmr #turner #turning #cherry #barrel #handmade #woodturner #Wernwood #Wernwoodturning