I know of course, that none of you ever spend too much time turning
scraps or cut offs. I often start out to use up scraps and quickly turn
some things offhand, small and simple and end up spending as much time
as it takes to turn a big bowl or cannister.

I let the scrap's size and grain dictate what to make. I get the mouth
of a miniature hollow form too big, This acorn is not quite right. That
bottle stopper is tacky, The finial on the ring holder is too fat. I
turn it down and it cracks. I didn't leave enough wood for getting rid
of the tailcenter indent. The box lid falls off. My tale o' woe goes on
and on.

I chuck up another piece of scrap (with an 's') to use up and try again,
but in doing so I often create a compromise or abortion nobody wants or
worse yet, more scrap just in smaller pieces.


Turn to Safety, Arch
Fortiter


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