Half logs were given to me by John Higginson:
Trimmed with the electric chain saw, with face plate already attached for mounting
Ready to go onto the lathe
Mounted and ready to start turning round.
After some turning 
And after a lot more turning, mostly round with this "feature" in the side. I think I'll incorporate it into the final bowl.
After turning a proper tenon on the bottom and reverse mounting and turning the inside. 15" in daiameter.
Outside after thinning the walls.
Inside after thinning the walls. The "feature" in the wall will be filled with … something.
