George I think this comes down to something we have all touched on before and that is experience or the lack of it. I appreciate that Steve, you, Mark ,Pete and me and others of that ilk are professional and very experienced turners with many years of turning under our belt. We have probably made all of the mistakes that can be made and probably experienced some that had never been made before. What I was trying to warn about was those people that think they have the experience but in actual fact do not and cannot see the dangers of trying something like this.
Do you remember that video on you tube that someone made to demonstrate why you don't use a roughing gouge on faceplate work?That's exactly it.
I still think this an impressive display of skill, most of us can and do turn one handed to a certain extent but I would add we mainly do it when needed. Steve I think you should offer your services to Phoenix house recovery centre, your skills may be in demand.