Open Segment turning

[erasmussen]

I had to try open segment turning.
Not to bad after I got a index wheel and gluing jig made.
Next time I need yo make the open spaces larger, But I think its good for a first try :tinysmile_tongue_t:
I also need to make a few improvements in my jig and index wheel.
But over all I am going to call it a success :icon_chee

glue up jig

and index wheel

 

[DaveO]

Dang Earl, there's holes in your bowl . It won't hold soup (unless it's Chunky)...so we'll have to call it art.
That's awesome :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap I understand how the jig is used for spacing, but how did you clamp the individual segments to the ring below??

I like your light set up, I've done the same thing on my HF lathe :icon_thum

Dave

 

[ptt49er]

Dude that's AWESOME!!

I'd love to see a time lapsed photo sequence of the assembly.

 

[erasmussen]

I understand how the jig is used for spacing, but how did you clamp the individual segments to the ring below??



Dave

You use just enough glue then press them tight for 10 to 20 seconds thats it :icon_thum

 

[woodArtz]

Very nice Earl! This segmentation stuff is looking like an addiction :gar-La;.

 

[nelsone]

That's great!

 

[erasmussen]

Dude that's AWESOME!!

I'd love to see a time lapsed photo sequence of the assembly.

Next time I can take more pictures and show how I do it (that dont mean its the only way just how I do it) :gar-Bi

 

[ptt49er]

Next time I can take more pictures and show how I do it (that dont mean its the only way just how I do it) :gar-Bi

That would be awesome! I'm sure there are several different ways to do it, just like cutting a mortise. But it sure is nice to see one way that works, gives one enough motivation to try it.

 

[Glennbear]

Fascinating work with great results Earl :eusa_clap Since I am a rookie turner, I cannot help but see many openings waiting to catch my gouge and create a segment explosion :swoon: I envy your lathe skills :wsmile:

 

[skeeter]

Awesome job.

 

[CaptnA]

Earl that is great work.
one of those 'don't see THAT very often' pieces for sure!
Never tried one myself. Lacking in the patience and knowledge to make the blank I suppose.
How was it to turn? I guess mostly I'm thinking balance... how about catches on the interior... did you 'hollow' or shape or what on the inside... almost more thinking aloud than asking questions.

Anyhow very nice piece. Keep up the great work.:icon_chee

 

[Trent Mason]

Nice job Earl! Segments weren't crazy enough, now there are spaces?! :swoon:

 

[erasmussen]

Earl that is great work.
one of those 'don't see THAT very often' pieces for sure!
Never tried one myself. Lacking in the patience and knowledge to make the blank I suppose.
How was it to turn? I guess mostly I'm thinking balance... how about catches on the interior... did you 'hollow' or shape or what on the inside... almost more thinking aloud than asking questions.

Anyhow very nice piece. Keep up the great work.:icon_chee

I glued 2 rows, then turned the inside of the first row, glued the third row and turned the inside of the second row, working my way up, used a oland tool 3/16 with a finger nail grind and keeping it very sharp.
After finishing the inside, i turned the outside, starting at the top going down for strength reasons.

 

[jeff...]

Earl is getting way closer than anyone else around here on turning a finished product that's square - the excitement is building :nah: not yet :gar-La;

 

[Robert Arrowood]

Earl man that is way kool.:icon_thum

 

[Kdub]

that is a very nice piece! one question though, superglue? maybe everyone else already knows the answer.
kurt

 

[BobcatBob]

Simply amazing. I wouldn't even know where to begin. I guess that is why you are "the master". :icon_chee

 

[TracyP]

:dontknow::help::eusa_doh::icon_scra:eusa_thin. Nuff said. Dude, that is amazing.

 

[erasmussen]

that is a very nice piece! one question though, superglue? maybe everyone else already knows the answer.
kurt

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