Second Segmented Turning. Closer. Just...Closer

[CommGuy107]

I did better on the "how" this time, but I need to focus on the "what".
I think my biggest problem was wood selection this time around. This is Bubinga (base), and Cherry, Walnut and Ash in the rings. Focus, Dan. Focus.

 

[Charlie]

Dan, Your focus looks good to me. Great job. Everything is aligned well.

 

[Hmerkle]

Dan,
Why do you think your wood choice was a "problem?"
I think it looks good!!!
IF I had a compliant it would be to make the bubinga "Base" smaller - but that is totally a personal opinion. (and much like a rear-end everyone has one, and some of my bosses have two!)

 

[CommGuy107]

Dan,
Why do you think your wood choice was a "problem?"
I think it looks good!!!
IF I had a compliant it would be to make the bubinga "Base" smaller - but that is totally a personal opinion. (and much like a rear-end everyone has one, and some of my bosses have two!)

May have been the particular piece of Ash I used, Hank It seemed to tear out really easily. I was using contrasting scraps without any consideration for their quality beyond being clear.

 

[Hmerkle]

May have been the particular piece of Ash I used, Hank It seemed to tear out really easily. I was using contrasting scraps without any consideration for their quality beyond being clear.

Ah!
Still beautiful!!!

 

[chris_goris]

May have been the particular piece of Ash I used, Hank It seemed to tear out really easily. I was using contrasting scraps without any consideration for their quality beyond being clear.

Dan,
It has been my experience if I am experiencing tearout while turning, its usually one of 2 things or both….. Dull tools or insufficient speed. I know sharpening sucks, but it makes alot of difference!.

 

[Hmerkle]

Dan,
It has been my experience if I am experiencing tearout while turning, its usually one of 2 things or both….. Dull tools or insufficient speed. I know sharpening sucks, but it makes alot of difference!.

Good advice from Chris there...
I know you have a LOT of transitions in a segmented turning, so tool angle can be an option to try as well!
are you using the "Dr. Charlie" - prescribed Easy Wood Tools approach, or the arcane method of High speed steel tools?