Bowl thickness

[Dean]

I have been thinking about the bowl thickness. I am looking to kind of come up with a set thickness for the diameter of bowls. I’m talking about user bowls “utility” 12-15inch What do you guys think a good thickness is for these sizes that offers light but still strong?

Thank you

 

[Bill Blasic]

It depends on the wood, I see no set thickness because of wood properties.

 

[Paul M. Kaplowitz]

3/8" for that size bowl.

 

[robo hippy]

I am generally in the 1/4 to 3/8 max range. If I go thicker, it is because the wood is more light weight, and just doesn't feel right if it is thinner. I do once turn my bowls, and 3/8 is a bit thick for some of the more warp prone woods like Madrone where you will get more cracking if you leave it that thick.

robo hippy

 

[hockenbery]

I often make the rim a little thicker.
3/8 - 1/4” for the wall
Rim can be 1/2” - 3/8

12” bowl the thinner.
15” bowl the thicker.

I turn a bead on the rim it might be even thicker or if I leave a band for carving it could be a bit thicker.