Is there a correct wall thickness for finished items? For example is there a correct relationship of bowl or vase size to the thickness of its wall?
At our club meetings, people show some outstanding work. I've seen a 6" hollow form that felt like the walls were almost paper thin (cardboard anyways). I've seen very pleasing bowls with varying thickness walls.
Now that I'm gaining some experience, what determines the proper thickness:
- Some formula like 1/4" for every 6" diameter?
- Thin as you can get without destroying it?
- Function of item perhaps (bowl for fruit needs strength but vase for display only can be very thin)
- Is bowl/vase height the determining factor?
- Does the type of wood make the determination?
- Or, simply what pleases the turner at the time?
Personally I'm really impressed with the skill to make extremely thin turnings but I prefer to actually feel a little heft in the wood.
I'd appreciate any tips or guidance.
Regis
At our club meetings, people show some outstanding work. I've seen a 6" hollow form that felt like the walls were almost paper thin (cardboard anyways). I've seen very pleasing bowls with varying thickness walls.
Now that I'm gaining some experience, what determines the proper thickness:
- Some formula like 1/4" for every 6" diameter?
- Thin as you can get without destroying it?
- Function of item perhaps (bowl for fruit needs strength but vase for display only can be very thin)
- Is bowl/vase height the determining factor?
- Does the type of wood make the determination?
- Or, simply what pleases the turner at the time?
Personally I'm really impressed with the skill to make extremely thin turnings but I prefer to actually feel a little heft in the wood.
I'd appreciate any tips or guidance.
Regis