Open segmented turning. This video shows the process to create an open segmented wood bowl from two different woods. By drilling a hole in this plate and a matching hole in the fixture i will insert a pin in them to ensure that it will lock at. Louis missouri was a great opportunity to connect with other segmenters and take away some new ideas. This wheel makes open segment rings from as small as.
This open segment jig is not complicated to use but has required thought and planning to construct so here is a summary of how i made my jig. Bill smith open segment index plate files october 2014. You can follow the above project as i build it on woodturner pros forums follow along projects here now that i am moving into a higher segment count and increasing to 96 segments per row im going to add a flat plate between the faceplate and my waste block. Written by allan short.
Turning blank using jigs to position the segments. Design and build techniques for open segmenting. Making an open segmented bowl with significantly different layer thicknesses september 2014. Basic open segmented project may 2014.
Open segment jig 24 may 2016. His pieces bring an elegance and quality of craftsmanship that has brought him many awards and distinctions. The following expands on each of these four steps. May 17 2020 explore raymondfothergills board open segmented turning on pinterest.
Black diamond another energizing symposium. Open segmented woodturnings colin delory there are four distinct steps to making open segmented turnings like the one in the. Hope you like it. Dennis keeling is a world renowned woodturner specializing in open segmented vessels.
Wedgie sled from basics and beyond. The gateway to segmenting symposium held october 12 14 2018 in st. My range of open segmented woodturning jigs 6 segment wheel. Cutting segments is easier with open segmenting.
The bowl is 20 inches x 6 high and is made from more than 120 individual pieces. And finally the vessel can be turned and finished. Allan short works in our customer call centre at carbatec brisbane and is an esteemed woodworker.