My neighbor lost a big Hickory in early October and gifted me with the big wood. This one goes to them. 13"x 4" finished with gloss Poly. This was throwing water while turning so once done I carved some of the bottom away to give 3 small feet. Now it should sit level even as it warps and changes shape.
Very nice. I'm betting they are going to love it. If by chance they don't, well you can send it to me for disposal I guess. And because we're such good friends I won't even charge you for it. 8-)