This piece of pecan has been made as round as possible with a chainsaw, and a 6 inch faceplate attached to it.
It is then mounted on the lathe with an engine hoist.
The end results is 30 inches in diameter by 9 3/4 inches deep. I coated it with 2 coats of Anchorseal and set it aside to dry for a year or so.
That pecan is tough stuff.