Thread: A very basic segmented bowl

"Simple" doesn't mean it can't be beautiful. That is beautiful.

Steve that is one good piece of work the joints all look nice and tight and the turning and finish also are a great finish

Excellent job Steve for only your second attempt,very nice indeed

Mick!!!

Thanks PLD, Derek and Mick for the very kind feedback. I appreciate it.

I'm starting to get the feel of segmented turning now, so my next (half-finished) lidded box project is a bit bigger, 9 layers, and two-toned for a bit more interest. I'm in the midst of gluing the assembled rings on now, one layer per day, with 3 rings to go.

I'm still scratching my head a bit over feature rings, so that won't be happening until the following one, probably a fruit bowl.

Thanks again guys, and for everyone else, negative comments/criticism or ideas are welcome too.

I don't know about any negative comments, I could only find positives in what you have done. For a guy who has only (I believe) recently started turning, you are going ahead in leaps and bounds. All your joints look spot on, and the finishing the same.
Great work.

Originally Posted by Treecycle

I don't know about any negative comments, I could only find positives in what you have done. For a guy who has only (I believe) recently started turning, you are going ahead in leaps and bounds. All your joints look spot on, and the finishing the same.
Great work.

Thank you for that, Treecycle. Much appreciated.

And yep, I've been turning since JanuaryDecember, when I made the yo-yos. This is my fourth bowl if you count the ashtray - 1 plain, one laminated and two segmented. I'm trying to force myself to learn quickly.

I'm really enjoying this new branch of my wood hobby. I like a project that I can really sink my teeth into and segmenting definitely fits the bill in that regard.

You are doing well. I hope to get some segments turnings done eventually.

Well done Steve! Wish I had time to play! All the patients and love that went into your bowl!!! Looks great!

Steve, that looks like a good job to me. Your joints are good and they line up nicely too.

Wow looks great
And when I read it was what your third or fourth that makes it even better
Well done
Can't wait to get back to turning again
Just have to save a bit more for a new lathe

I appreciate the positive comments, guys. I dropped it off this afternoon and the new owner is more than happy.

Now I can concentrate on the next one and planning the one after it. Adding a feature ring is uppermost in my mind. I have to work out what I can accomplish with my limited equipment and then get my hands on some more timber for that one.

Perfect timing Steve! I have some Timber! I'll give you a ring to organise a few hours as I have stacked and rack my Timber to fit more machines in! Also having a club day to turn a lamp so I will also let you know in advance in case you would like pop over!

Originally Posted by chuck1

Perfect timing Steve! I have some Timber! I'll give you a ring to organise a few hours as I have stacked and rack my Timber to fit more machines in! Also having a club day to turn a lamp so I will also let you know in advance in case you would like pop over!

Sounds great on both counts, Charlie. I'll give you a hand if there's any more stacking or machinery to move.
I haven't been to any meetings lately, the bike's getting a bit temperamental, (needs a new battery), but I'm as keen as ever.

And I'll be there with bells on for the lamp turning demo. Just tell me when, once you know.

Even more machines! You can never have too many, you know. And you definitely have the room in that nice, big shed.

I changed my phone number to a private number last week to foil some or all of the telemarketers. I'll PM you with the new one.

Very nice piece with nice tight lines. My only comment would be to consider a different method for the base. I have found that full segments on the bottom can split apart over time given the right conditions (dry conditions that is).

I have used three methods:

1) I have used a solid bottom which works good as long as its not larger than about 4". I had one piece where the bottom was 7" and it didn't split but it did warp the entire bowl.

2) I have used the plug method. I made a plug that was about 1.5" wide and glued it into an opening on the bottom but it dried up and left a small space where you could see light shining though. Not an issue with the stability of the piece , only cosmetic.

2) I have more recently started using a floating disc. I examined Malcom Tibbets methods for making a floating disc and came up with my own method of using a disc with a "keeper ring" on the bottom. This method allows the wood to move without any splitting or creating any visible gaps.

Segmented turning takes a lot of time to make especially when you start incorporating feature rings and its a heart breaker when you see splits on the bottom.

The first picture is a solid base about 4" wide and no problems after 2 years (my house is about 40-55 % humidity). The second picture has the plug which was ok when the picture was taken but has since opened up. I don't have a picture of a piece with the floating disc method. Hope this helps!
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