>Some of you think that time spent wondering is time wasted, but I don't.
>Anyway, when we see a wonderful turning, we want to know how it was
>made. I just wonder if laymen are able to appreciate it better than we >turners can? >
it depends, I guess on the mindset. I know I turn partly because I am awed by what can come out of a piece of wood, in shape, size, color, grain...etc...and I can stand back and see the beauty or interest in a turned piece as well as any layman...and then ADD my appreciation of how hard it was to create. (and remember, some laymen's first question is "what is it GOOD for?" ....*grin *)...and a few even ask "how did you do that?"