Bill, I started out ten years ago doing kit/craft turnings. in the last two years I started doing bowls, hollow form, etc., not kit items. When I first started I learned by doing and acquired bad habits along the way. I joined a turning club two years ago and became a member of this forum. I have learned a lot from these sources. I am still learning and have a way to go. However I just started reading Richard Raffan book "The Art of Turning Bowls" and have learned things in the first few pages. I know I will learn more and better understand shapes of bowls. I really want to improve my understanding of bowl shapes. But I like to try different things. I decided to try piercing as as an embellishment. Lidded boxes is another outlet and learning to make finials. I go back and forth between items allowing me time to contemplate what shape/style I will do next. I don't just turn bowls, I rotate between things. Here are some examples.
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When working I had more money than time. In retirement I have more time than money. Love the time, miss the money.