First time poster here!

Ever since I got Careful Synthesis (level 15 version), I replace the Standard Synthesis for any of my DoHs with it. I figure that it's a no-brainer in terms of risk management while crafting and you're not giving up that much in terms of efficiency for the tradeoff of knowing that your progress will always increase.

I just dinged 50 on my Carpenter and finished the level 50 Carpenter quest getting Ullikummi. Even when making Spruce Lumber it still takes me 3 Careful Synths to complete the progess on it.

Should I start considering to use Standard Synth for higher grade items or is it par for the course to only use Careful Synth all the time like I have been doing?