I don't know if your family is anything like ours but on some days, especially when we have a houseful, we can go through several bags of potato chips in one sitting.
I have also always liked a variety so we usually have at least two different kinds on the table at the same time.
I have made homemade chips before but it had been a while and I wanted to make some to go with my Italian Beef Dip Sandwiches I made for dinner last week.