Dude gives me some walnut wood from his farm...in return I turn him a piece out of whatever type of wood he happens to give me. I brought this forth from a big old piece of walnut. It's far from perfect...looks good but far from perfect. What does he tell me he wants for heirlooms for his family...this, flawed as it may be...is an heirloom piece. Look at that quilting on the far side of the bowl. Nice figure. He wants...and I hate doing...salt and pepper shakers. Whut...I guess there aint no accountin for taste. Good grief!