On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 11:36:00 GMT, "George" wrote:

It makes more sense to me to stand clear of the throw zone and pare, rather
than cut and tear my way around. Maybe that's why people complain about
chucks being weak, needing full body armor to turn, and not using the
biggest edge they own to waste away wood - they're cutting like Norm!

Everyone does it their own way. There is no absolute right or wrong way. Personally, I'm always in the "throw zone"...sometimes
inches from the wood to do detail work. Turning is inherently dangerous. Can't be helped. The only true safe way to turn is to NOT
turn.

Peter Teubel
Milford, MA
http://www.revolutionary-turners.com