 Segmented Stave Bowl #1: Day OneTechnically, what I am working on here is a ‘Stave Bowl’ ... a bowl comprised of vertical staves (like a barrel) glued together before turning. This particular bowl will turn out to be about 7 1/2” in diameter and 2 3/4” tall. The bottom and vertical spacers are walnut, and the staves are maple. I used a software package ( WOODTurnerPro … http://woodturnerpro.com ) to calculate the cutting angles and dimensions for the staves and segments. I cut the staves ...  On The Lathe #1: Bummer!! or My first Celtic knotSo a few weeks ago I took a course on building segmented pens at my local Woodcraft. The class was very good and we came away with 4 different types; Celtic Knot, Spiderweb, Spiral Staircase, and a small piece of a Herringbone (which I am not sure I will be doing again) The Celtic knot is really the only one that was a complete blank and I decided to give it a try this morning before I started in on the other pens I am planning to turn this afternoon and through the weekend. Unfortunately it ...  How To Make Segmented Lidded Boxes Using Milk Container Tops.I recently posted a project called “Milk Bottle Tops & Scrap Wood”, http://lumberjocks.com/projects/57351 There was some interest in the concept & some of you requested a blog on how they were done.So I thought I should get on with it before I forgot the whole process. LOLThe whole idea started from a need to cut down on all the scrap pieces of wood and composite material lying around in the shed.We all have those bits that we won’t throw out. They will come in ha...  Segmented Fail (?) -- 20% rant, 80% cry for helpSo after watching some videos on segmented bowl construction and turning, I decided to give it a shot while I wait for my cole jaws to arrive in the mail. I actually went to a lumber place and bought a few pieces: some walnut, alder, cherry, and something with the word “african” in it… maybe mahogany, but I’m not 100% sure. And then, after I got home, whinging internally about spending $40 on an amount of wood you could maybe build a desk for a barbie doll out of, ...  Segmented Woodturning: "to boldly go...."I have been studying segmented turning for a while. I have lots of small pieces of exotic lumber, a really good lathe, and seeking some out-of-the-ordinary projects less frequently seen. It was some You-Tube videos, a 90 yr old turner in North Carolina, who really made me conclude that this was something I could be doing! And so it began, two blocks of 10/4 maple, with a purpleheart filler. Next, some laminated beech, cherry and maple, and a pedestal made of salvaged yew from a neighbors t...  Segmented bowl videoThis is the video link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhwO5fW3YQQ  Segmented Christmas Tree OrnamentAfter completing the Segmented Vessel, I decided I’d make the segments on my next piece a little thinner than the 3/4” previously used. Since we are all in the Christmas spirit, I thought I’d make a new ornament for our tree this year. The segments in this piece are 1/4” thick, and this piece includes a total of 92 segments. Here’s the before picture of the ornament blank glued up on the lathe. After turning, sanding and the first coat of wipeon polyurethan... Trying Something NewIn taking a break from the wine bottle stoppers I’ve been making, I wanted to make something that I haven’t done yet. I’ve always been very impressed with the vessels that trifern has posted, so I thought I would start there. Now don’t go thinking that just because it’s not a wine bottle stopper that I’ll be turning a single piece of wood. Heck no, a segmenting we will go! This piece is 6” tall and about 3-3/4” in diameter at its wides... Prototypes #6: Is that your natural color?well here it is, my first attempt at a dye job. As you can see, the dying process mostly worked, but not 100%. I’m not really sure I like the color selection anyway, but it would have been better if each piece of dyed maple had dyed completely. I wonder now if using a pressure pot is the only way to ensure that each piece gets 100% color saturation… time and testing will tell I suppose. here’s a detail shot of the piece. Any feedback, suggestions & insights woul... 30 Projects in 30 Days #2: Day 1 - Segmented Wine Bottle Stopper - 1/2 & 1/2 TwistDay 1 project 1 of the June 2009 30 projects in 30 days Off to a positive start! I’ve completed my 14th segmented wine bottle stopper (shocker I know!). This stopper is a new pattern that I have named 1/2 & 1/2 Twist. here are the stopper stats:Total pieces: 121Wood: Red Leaf Maple & WalnutCap: SapeleDimensions: 2-1/8” tall, 1” diameterFinish: CA/BLO This stopper is available for sale through my Etsy storeserial # 2009-014  
Top SeriesTop Bloggers |
|
|
| Author | Latest activity | New comments or replies since you last checked |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A new begining #1: Step 1 - relocation |
lumberjoe | 37 seconds ago | sign in to get readership tracking | ||
|
My Mortgage |
Odiferous | 1 minute ago | by tomakazi | sign in to get readership tracking | |
|
Handplanes of your dreams |
Bertha | 2 minutes ago | by widdle | sign in to get readership tracking | |
|
|
Off-topic content. Click to see the post. |
Charlie | 3 minutes ago | by Charlie | sign in to get readership tracking | |
|
|
Miniature Tool Collection |
ArtRafael | 6 minutes ago | by ArtRafael | sign in to get readership tracking | |
|
|
Diamond Cutting board 2 End grain |
Scott Oldre | 6 minutes ago | by blackcherry | sign in to get readership tracking | |
|
|
Joinery Collaboration Video |
JSB | 6 minutes ago | sign in to get readership tracking | ||
|
Craftman's newest 14" bandsaw |
jchomme | 7 minutes ago | by SebringDon | sign in to get readership tracking | |
|
|
Ambrosa, Spalted' Maple |
mmccoy1951 | 8 minutes ago | sign in to get readership tracking | ||
|
|
Tray Puzzle - second attempt at scrollsawing |
Skiedra | 8 minutes ago | by wiswood2 | sign in to get readership tracking | |
©2005-2013 LumberJocks.com. All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
DISCLAIMER: Any posts on LJ are posted by individuals acting in their own right and do not necessarily reflect the views of LJ. LJ will not be held liable for the actions of any user.
|
Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics 
|
Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics 
|
