to have a tree coming down in your area, here is a thought on use before landfill. Many times the arborist involved will cut a hunk or two off a log for free so material cost can be nil. None the less, this is not a fine woodworking project but more a craftsman, return to very basics, gruntwork project. I inherited several of these bowls from my Norwegian mother in law and had seen her use them for making bread and rolls (yum ! The wonderful woman COULD cook and bake). They have been well cared for and will be passed on and used by grandchildren and nieces.
https://ladyoakwood.wordpress.com/2013/ ... -part-one/The page gets to part one and part two is on a click through close to the bottom of the text. Needless to say but if handwork and an adze and draw knife aren't for you, a grinder and other power tools can get close to the same product.