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David Buskell:
Interestingly, one of the pieces in the Instant Gallery critique at the AAW Symposoum in Raleigh 2019, was commented upon for its weight or lack of.

The panels' comments indicated that weight should be considered along with form, function etc when deciding how to cut a piece.
I don't think the AAW record these IG sessions so cannot get the exact quote made by Betty  Scarpino at the time.

Twisted Trees:

--- Quote from: bodrighywood on May 11, 2021, 09:38:07 AM ---The ability to turn a thin bowl e.g. to a few mill, is something most turners try, same with hollow forms. For decorative work perhaps it is OK and if you aim to pierce it is essential but for practical use the bowl needs to be thkick enough to use. Perhaps those who like thin bowls are trying unwittingly to achieve a porcelain type feel? End of the day the piece needs to be fit for purpose so the type of wood, design. shape and the thickness are all important factors and should be dictated to by the personal taste and, as said, the eventual purpose of the  piece.

Pete

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One of my first lessons with John Davis many moons ago, I was told "it isn't a fruit bowl if it falls over when you put an apple in it"!

Bill21:

--- Quote from: Twisted Trees on May 11, 2021, 12:57:05 PM ---

One of my first lessons with John Davis many moons ago, I was told "it isn't a fruit bowl if it falls over when you put an apple in it"!

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I like that and so true!

I can appreciate many of the impractical art pieces I see but do wonder how long it is before some of them get knocked over. It certainly wouldn’t take long in our house with two cats!

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