I haven't turned anything in the past 2-3 years and decided to turn a piece of crab apple wood. I've never done a lot of turning even after having spent a fair amount of money (you all know how that is) on the lathe, gouges, chucks, and other turning tools, etc., etc., etc. Well, it's blatantly obvious that I need a lot more practise. I think that I am entering the twilight zone of the dark side. I'd forgotten how enjoyable turning can be.