Woodturning Freeform Segmented Vase
In case of viewing difficulty, this video is also posted on YouTube(link) and FaceBook(link).
Most often when preparing to make a segmented project, I have to prepare a detailed plan to know what size rings to make. However, not so in this project. I made a total of 17 rings of hickory/pecan flooring wood. (eight segments per ring) Then I stacked them various ways until the wood said “go turn me”.
I also speed glued the rings together. It turns out that each ring does not have its glue fully cured before being glued to the next one. But first-
I turned the exterior nearly to final shape with all rings assembled together on a threaded rod. Then I glued them all together in three sections, hollowed each section, then glued the final form together.
This hickory/pecan vase is finished with walnut oil. It is 10 inches tall and 5 inches diameter. Segments total 136.
My steady rest from a couple of weeks ago also came in quite handy.
Enjoy!
Thanks Alan – fascinating technique, a great example of “thinking out of the box”. I’ve made a number of segmented pieces but never thought of dry turning the rings first. Might like to use the video at a Club Meeting (in the future!) if that is ok.
Cheers – Peter [In the UK]
That’s Okay.
I could even do a remote demonstration.
Alan
Thanks Alan,
Should our Woodturning Club ever re-convene after the pandemic I’ll keep your kind offer in mind.
Peter
Here, we meet over Zoom.
Alan
Great video. I kept thinking that this vase would look better if upside down. Too top heavy for me. Aren’t we fortunate that during this Covid time we can enjoy our shop. I have spent hours cleaning my shop and found wood and stuff that I did not know I had. Peter
Also good that we can express different tastes. 🙂
Alan