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How thin is thin?

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Allyn T:
8:1 is a very thin ratio. I don't really measure my points I just thin until it looks good to my eyes.

Muskyman:
I agree 8 to 1 is pretty thin. I had one looking pretty thin and I figured I’d measure it. Turned out to be about a quarter inch measuring with a micrometer. It was still 2 inches wide at the base. But of course I destroyed it.😡

JackCrafty:
Most artifacts fall within the 3:1 to 5:1 width to thickness ratio. Anything 6:1 or better is considered "thin" by most standards.

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