I want to thank Leo Van Der Loo .........he commented in my thread about my Serious gouge, on the blank I used and asked why I turn wood like this and also showed a pic of the piece of wood that Killed the lady turner.....not sure if he was referring to Mrs. Kelly, but it was a chunk of mesquite........everyone should look at that!
This brings up a topic of safety again, and you all will see my response to Leo's question on why I felt I could use this blank and how I went about turning it in a safe manor.
There should be some experienced folks here who could share a good bit on knowing when to abandon a blank, and perhaps have even a pic or two of a blank they feel should not be used and tell why.........this would go a long way in teaching newer turners how to avoid a catastrophic lathe accident.........and perhaps even save one of us more experienced turners because it would make us think twice.
Leo's comment did that for me........thank you Leo! I hope we have a lot of input on knowing when to fold 'em!