That is really nice. Keeping the bark on there through the entire process of drying, turning, polishng etc. could not have been easy. I'm not a turner but even I can appreciate the effort and time that had to take.
I would like to know what the finish is, and if you think the red will be preserved. Did you coat it with pentacryl or anything of the like immediately, soon after, never?
I guess I just want a complete description from start to finish with no detail left out is all. :laughing: