As I begin to hollow and to thin the walls as I go, it is noticable that there is brittle wood along the edge of the split. This was forseen but it is difficult to say how extensive it will yet be. Gentle cuts are necessary.
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As is common in hollow forms but particularly so in this one, the pith makes lifie interesting in its dry fragility.
A little farther in and from the other side it is obvious that there is weak wood around the pith. This is not surprising but it would be nice to leave some of the center.
Some of the center pith has departed but enough remains for good visual interest.
The other side of the piece reveals even better or worse activity at center, depending on your viewpoint. I think it lends a lot of visual interest.
So I continued to the bottom. CA and gentleness allowed the punky spot to remain. I prefer it to a hole this close to the bottom.
After some sanding it is beginning to come together. The little band next to the bottom is a touch awkward to sand.