I mean I seriously fell ! Jeff, I can understand on all counts. When I first decided to delve into bowl turning, I watched the masters going stupid thin so I thought this was the right way to do it. Then I began to discover that there is no "right" or "wrong" way. It is a matter of personal taste, what sells and sometimes just what you can get away with. About 6 years ago I was turning a beautiful piece of spalted Maple into a bowl. I had it done and could have sanded out any imperfections. But I saw one small area where one last cut would make it perfect. I now have a very pretty 5 inch platter instead of a beautiful 7 inch bowl! The bowl gouge hit a catch and blew the top off in less than a heart beat. I kept the top piece hanging in the shop as a reminder until I moved back to Texas.
That said, I still had a tendency to try to go thin because many turners can be a little snobby about such things. Anymore I just don't care. I make what pleases me and that is the important thing. So good on you!
Source: http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?28296-Walnut-Bowl
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