segmentation

Hello, Looking forward to making segmented blanks. Will a small bandsaw do? I don't have enough space for a tablesaw. If so, which blade is recommended? Secondly, is there a guide to making some interesting segmented patterns? I bought several books on the subject but they discuss mainly...

It took to tries but I got it done. I ended up using the white gorilla glue and the blank held together quite well. I am happy with it for it being my first one. I want to try adding metal in between the segments next time. Any tips on that would be much appreciated!

Pen: Berea Hardwoods Elegant Beauty Sierra, Black Titanium. 360 Herringbone tutorial for inspiration Maple, Purpleheart, Walnut. CA finish. Black dyed epoxy to add definition between segment layers. pics: 1. The blank prior to trimming, drilling and turning. 2. Finished pen. Dang, should...

Don't see many of these posted here, though I don't know why. The Euro Round Top from Berea is my best selling pen style. Buckeye burl with Black ash burl segments. CA finish. Micro mesh and buff. I liked the BEB especially for the wide color variation from one end to the other. There is a...

Can you figure out how I did this one? Here is the blank ready to trim and turn for a Baron. Haven't turned it yet, but expect it to be interesting. Just a little tease to whet your imaginations. Will post pic of pen when done.

I mentor some high school students in my home shop (local school doesn't have one). One young man wanted to know where to acquire blanks. Told him they were everywhere. To prove a point, we took some scraps, glue and veneer. Here is what he ended up with.

Elegant Sierra. Purpleheart, maple, hickory, walnut. Mortar is African Saddlewood veneer. CA finish

Chose to post in Segmenting forum as I use this jig for cutting blanks for my segmentation efforts. As pictured I have the jig set up on my small bandsaw, however I will use it on my table saw as well. Essentially a sliding sled, I've attached an adjustable angle fence for setting various...

All, I recently bought (actually got for free) a router and routing table. Very cool item...but I have some questions. If you don't route for pen blanks or know about routing wood, you might want to skip... 1). I used a rabbiting bit to try to take even rabbits out of my blank. Then...