I have done a few segmented projects and decided to do a blog on the latest. This will be a vase made with maple, paduak, and black veneer. This ring is the second from the bottom.
I have done a few segmented projects and decided to do a blog on the latest. This will be a vase made with maple, paduak, and black veneer. This ring is the second from the bottom.
I have done a few segmented projects and decided to do a blog on the latest. This will be a vase made with maple, paduak, and black veneer. This ring is the second from the bottom.
Dutchy your not the only one.
Starting to build up my lathe tools to start some of these type projects.
Those compound angles will make it very interesting.
I have done a few segmented projects and decided to do a blog on the latest. This will be a vase made with maple, paduak, and black veneer. This ring is the second from the bottom.
Thx bud, as being new to turning I'll be following this closely. I bought the easy wedges but still need to make the sled. I tried my first bowl the other day, out of Port Orford cedar. Wow I have alot to learn it came out ok but I need help lol. I have always wanted to make segmented vessels. Thx for sharing. .
I have done a few segmented projects and decided to do a blog on the latest. This will be a vase made with maple, paduak, and black veneer. This ring is the second from the bottom.
I have done a few segmented projects and decided to do a blog on the latest. This will be a vase made with maple, paduak, and black veneer. This ring is the second from the bottom.
I have done a few segmented projects and decided to do a blog on the latest. This will be a vase made with maple, paduak, and black veneer. This ring is the second from the bottom.
The first thing I do before cutting any wood is to find a shape that I find appealing. Then I make a full sized drawing on graph paper. I use this to do all the calculations for the each ring. You can purchase software to do this but I prefer the manual method; plus it doesn't cost any $.
I use the "wedgie" sled by Jerry Bennett. You can find his videos on YouTube which explains how to make the sled and how to cut various types of segments.
Certain rings with the triangular pieces require additional clamping to prevent the triangles from sliding up when tightening the hose clamp.
When the rings are dry it is important to sand them flat. I normally use my drum sander or disc sander depending on the ring size. But you don't need a machine to sand the rings. A simple flat piece (from on old desk) of particle board covered in laminate works just fine. I used adhesive backed sand paper. Then all you have to do is sand one side at a time. If you did a good job milling the wood and glueing the rings flat there shouldn't be too much to sand.
The first thing I do before cutting any wood is to find a shape that I find appealing. Then I make a full sized drawing on graph paper. I use this to do all the calculations for the each ring. You can purchase software to do this but I prefer the manual method; plus it doesn't cost any $.
I use the "wedgie" sled by Jerry Bennett. You can find his videos on YouTube which explains how to make the sled and how to cut various types of segments.
Certain rings with the triangular pieces require additional clamping to prevent the triangles from sliding up when tightening the hose clamp.
When the rings are dry it is important to sand them flat. I normally use my drum sander or disc sander depending on the ring size. But you don't need a machine to sand the rings. A simple flat piece (from on old desk) of particle board covered in laminate works just fine. I used adhesive backed sand paper. Then all you have to do is sand one side at a time. If you did a good job milling the wood and glueing the rings flat there shouldn't be too much to sand.
I am turning this vase in two parts. I don't have any hollowing tools and even if I did, it seems like it would be very difficult. The bottom half came out reasonably well.
I checked the fit of the top half and it looks like I need to add one more ring.
I am turning this vase in two parts. I don't have any hollowing tools and even if I did, it seems like it would be very difficult. The bottom half came out reasonably well.
I checked the fit of the top half and it looks like I need to add one more ring.
It's been a few days since I worked on this vase. Today I sanded the inside and then glued the two halves together. When the glue set, I finished turning the outside. Still need to turn (enlarge) the hole on the top.
This project was turned almost entirely with my 1/2" bowl gouge. I had some trouble using this tool at first, but with practice I now enjoy how it cuts.
The figured maple really looks nice.
It's been a few days since I worked on this vase. Today I sanded the inside and then glued the two halves together. When the glue set, I finished turning the outside. Still need to turn (enlarge) the hole on the top.
This project was turned almost entirely with my 1/2" bowl gouge. I had some trouble using this tool at first, but with practice I now enjoy how it cuts.
The figured maple really looks nice.
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