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A few years back while reading a book on woodturning I came across a style of segmented woodturning that caught my eye. As fascinated as I was by the pattern, I was equally if not more intrigued by the technique used to create bowls like the ones pictured above. So, I read on and began studying the process which struck me as actually quite creative.
Believe it or not, the technique starts out with a flat board (planed & parallel) comprised of laminated strips of maple and walnut. The next step requires some layout work and drawing of concentric circles on the board followed by a trip to the bandsaw. Then the table of the bandsaw is tilted (in this case…45 degrees) and the layout circles are then carefully cut.
Here’s where is gets interesting. When the cutting of the circles is completed they are now ready to be stacked. There’s an order to the process. Small circles on the bottom followed by the progression of larger circles on top. Of course, these rings need to be glued and aligned as they are stacked. As a result, they take on the shape of the bowls that you see in the pictures. From here it’s just a matter of turning the bowls, sanding, and finishing.
(If there is enough interest I may do a video demonstration of the process.) Feel free and let me know.
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MostlyHarmless
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#1 posted 1059 days ago
Very cool!
Looks like it’d be difficult keeping track of all those tiny pieces.
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degoose
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#2 posted 1059 days ago
Missed the point MH.. it is laminated first… then cut into one base and four rings.. with slanted sides…
Larry
BTW Bob . good design and well constructed.. the choice of timber is classic…
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#3 posted 1059 days ago
That’s really gorgeous! I love the slant to it, it really adds something to the design.
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#4 posted 1059 days ago
MostlyHarmless…Good point! It can be puzzling and yet it is actually less complicated than it appears.
Larry…You are familiar and understand the process. Thanks for the acknowledgement and support!
Lis…Thanks! You’re right…The slant does have a positive affect with the design. Also, during the stacking process there is flexibility in creating the design. Just by turning the rings one way or the other will have an overall affect on the final design.
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Loucarb
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#5 posted 1059 days ago
Vert nice Bowl & thanks for sharing the technique.
Ted Pagels
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#6 posted 1059 days ago
I had this as a student project when teaching woods many moons ago. I still have my tool rest specially made by the machine shop instructor that held the parting tool at the proper angle and spacing. I’ll try to find it and get some photos posted….someday.
-- Ted Pagels, Green Bay, WI
imallchalkedup
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#7 posted 1059 days ago
that’s different, I like it.
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Bob Simmons
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#8 posted 1059 days ago
Lou…Thanks for your comment & checking it out.
Ted…Love to see the photos you have.
RS…You’re right. It is different. Thought you’d find it interesting. Thanks!
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a1Jim
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#9 posted 1059 days ago
Your turning are always amazing great job.
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Ken90712
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#10 posted 1058 days ago
Your a truly gifter turner! Your work is always fun to look at!
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michelletwo
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#11 posted 1058 days ago
This process has been around since the 60’s that I know of..bowl from a board..was used in commercial wood industry for years & woodturner’s took it in as an efficient process that saves wood. I enjoy making bowls from this process as one has great control of the design in the walls
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#12 posted 1058 days ago
Jim…Thanks again for you support. It’s very much appreciated!
Ken…Thanks! You’re going to love woodturning. (Let me know if you decide to take it up at he college.)
M2…Thanks for your insights and adding to the story! Like you say, the control of the design and flexibilty iof the design in the walls makes for a fun process.
-- Bob Simmons, Las Vegas, NV, http://TheApprenticeandTheJourneyman.com
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