"Ray Sandusky" wrote in message

What is the most important thing a turner needs to take with him when he
goes out to the lathe?

No not a bowl gouge or 6" face plate - I am looking for something a bit
deeper - come on folks - lets kick some life into this board!

I have some ideas on this, but I want to see if any of you all approach it
the same way that I do....

An ability to see "into" the raw chunk of wood and visualize the object that
resides therein, pleading to be released / exposed.

Max