First segmented bowl

[RGABEL]

I had turned some small bowls before and thought I would try doing a segmented turning. Built the segmenting jig, 3D printed the wedges, and then dug around the shop for some scraps to use as a first try (Walnut base, maple, cherry, hickory body, poplar rim). Think it turned out well for my first try. Was very addicting (just like turning pens) and I now have a significant problem. I don't have nearly enough time to do all of the "hobby" items I enjoy. Need to get the winning lottery ticket so I can retire and at least recover the time that I spend working each day

 

[SteveJ]

Very nice!

 

[Dieseldoc]

I had turned some small bowls before and thought I would try doing a segmented turning. Built the segmenting jig, 3D printed the wedges, and then dug around the shop for some scraps to use as a first try (Walnut base, maple, cherry, hickory body, poplar rim). Think it turned out well for my first try. Was very addicting (just like turning pens) and I now have a significant problem. I don't have nearly enough time to do all of the "hobby" items I enjoy. Need to get the winning lottery ticket so I can retire and at least recover the time that I spend working each day

Well done. for first segmented vessel. So now you are hooked in segmenting vessels so look out when you get bit for a open segmented vessel. Enjoy the ride great fun. Check out the web site Segmentedwooders.org

 

[tomtedesco]

I really like your choice of woods and placement of sections. Open seg next?

 

[derekdd]

Looks great to me, especially for a first go.

 

[RGABEL]

I really like your choice of woods and placement of sections. Open seg next?

I have been debating on trying an open segmented bowl, I have drawn plans for the gluing jigs. I have also drawn up the indexing wheels and could have those made where I work for free as we have a fiber laser for cutting our stainless steel. Too many ideas, not enough time.

 

[howsitwork]

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I had turned some small bowls before and thought I would try doing a segmented turning. Built the segmenting jig, 3D printed the wedges, and then dug around the shop for some scraps to use as a first try (Walnut base, maple, cherry, hickory body, poplar rim). Think it turned out well for my first try. Was very addicting (just like turning pens) and I now have a significant problem. I don't have nearly enough time to do all of the "hobby" items I enjoy. Need to get the winning lottery ticket so I can retire and at least recover the time that I spend working each day

the only way that retirement dodge works is if SWMBO doesn't know you re retired !

 

[Lew]

Take it from me, retirement doesn't give you any more time because your days become filled with doing all the things you have always wanted to do. I read the IAP posts each morning, I play tournament bridge almost every day, I do woodworking, I perform at a restaurant in a town nearby, I take music lessons to improve my skills, and I do all the maintenance on the house and the ranchette where we live. The only thing I don't have time for is sleeping

By the way, great looking bowl!