I’m a former I.T. nerd who retired and became interested in woodturning, scuba diving, and photography ... proving ... there is potential for a new life after leaving a long-time career if you have your health, and keep an open mind.
What did you do with the maple core? I have 2 bowling pins that I was going to make lamps out of but if you have a better idea, I'd like to hear it. Thanks.
Sehr schöne Arbeit und passend dazu erklärt. Ich finde die Musik welche Du für den Hintergrund gewählt hast passt perfekt und verstehe hier das rumgeheule nicht. Danke Dir für dieses tolle Video 👋
Great video! I was wondering what I would do on Christmas Day with my three little Granddaughters. Then, you came along with this idea, I'll make it in four separate pieces for each snowman with a dowel hole up the center. Then each kid can assemble her own. I'll supervise the glueing part. Thanks man!
Hi Dick - thanks again for all the help - another question - are the vertical pieces used in the feature ring cut with the same angle as the segments and how does their addition impact the segment length needed to create the desired diameter of the completed ring? Hope that makes sense 🙂
Great video with great explanation. I was able to see most of the specific tools used for each part, which is my biggest issue as a new turner. We’ll see how it goes! Thank you!
Very beautiful and funny snowmen, very well made film, very good and informative sound - a workshop that I turn green with envy. One small point of criticism I must unfortunately note, as I come from the occupational safety: Please button your shirt or shirt and tuck in your pants - not only does not look really attractive - the risk of entrainment is enormous.
Hi, I enjoyed your video. My question is, if you drill a mortise on your lathe for the top hat, then cut an angle on the head, it doessn't seem like they will fit together tightly. Am I wrong, or am I missing something? Thanks.
It’s not end grain, but all the dark wood is wenge which is real hard and brittle. Turning wenge, in my experience, is more of a challenge than most other types of wood I usually use and can cause problems from time to time.
Man you can not hear what you are using or what you are doing because of the music and other bull shit . If you are going to do a instructional have it where you can be heard and what you are doing seen . The music is why I do not like this video!!!!!
Hi Dick - Thanks for the previous response. One more question. For the jig you created to glue the rings on the lathe what did you use as the shaft that goes into the tail stock? I used the Morse Taper from a drill that I use on the lathe inserted into a slightly undersized hole on the bottom of the plate. That works for now but I am looking for a more permanent way to secure it. Thanks again for your help - Bob
Hi Dick - New to segmented turning and find this video one of the best I have seen. I have a couple questions: 1) Is there a plan for the stop you used so set the length of the segments on the table saw? 2) Typically how long do you wait before turning the rings when they are glued on the lathe? 3) Is there a source for the multi ring plastic template you used when drawing the foot? Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience.
You can find plans for the Wedgie Sled and also get the ‘wedgies’ at segeasy.com/. Look for plans under Download. That’s where I got the info when I built mine. Also watch his instructional videos on how to make and use the sled. They are excellent. Look up Woodturners Center Finder for the plastic template. They are all over. I think I got mine at Rockler, but they are probably cheaper if you look around. As far as glue. I use Titebond slow set white glue to glue the segments into rings. It gives me more working time when sliding all those little pieces around. Let the rings dry over night. When gluing the rings together you only have to wait about 10 minutes for the glue to get tacky then put the next one in place. I use regular Titebond II or III because I want it to dry fast. After your rings are all glued clamp it together using your lathe and leave it sit over night.
Thank You Very Well Done ! Taught Woods and Metals at the High School Level for a long time. It's always nice to see creative ability in folks. Very Nice
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Buying a lathe is really subjective and there is really nobody who can tell you what to buy. Best thing is to decide what you want to do now, what you may want to do in the future, and just research everything that is out there.
