Hi Bob, I got a bunch of crotchwood and turned a bit. waxed a bunch of it but roughturned a bowl. I just put it in a brown paper bag and it cracked everywhere. I will be more patient in the future and will just wax it well and wait. On the one that cracked bad i left a fit of the pith in which was a mistake. Enjoy your vacation and pick up some mesquite while in texas. That looks pretty nice when turned. doug