Thanks for the kind words, everyone!
Del, That's what was happening on that one but I was using dry heat as well. Oh well. That is a pretty piece of wood, for sure. Glad you persevered.
Thanks, Chris. Yeah, it's hard to admit when things don't work out sometimes. It didn't sit well that it won BOM and then wasn't really functional. I'll ask that it's not voted on for BOY.
Thanks Vinemaplebows. Yes, it's some Oregon yew from up in the Cascades. I'm running out of wood from that haul. It's time to go and get some more before I'm all out.