It uses longworth chuck and plunger technology for closed segment rings and plasticsbased plates for positioning open segments. Design and production of segmented wood feature rings, each with as many as 350 wood pieces. Calculation sheet input the number of segments in your ring along with the ring diameter and the sheet will automatically calculate the angle of your cut, segment length on the long side and the total board length needed to make that ring. Errors quickly get compounded when you assemble a full ring of, say, 12 segments.
How to made a segmented bowl woodturning project a great project to introduce woodturners to segmented turning is creating a segmented bowl from a single board on a lathe. Once you have the approximate size, shape, and feature designs of the end item to build, the number of ring layers and segments need to be determined. In the interest of fair disclosure, i use and sell a different brand of software for this purpose. In response to all the woodworking and facebook fans of the segmented woodturnings and segmented press designed by bill sands of the turning tuesdays woodworkers, here is the howto in making a press to ensure that each segmented layer is glued and assembled for turning a segmented bowl, vessel, plate, urn, or anything else your imagination may conjure up. Learn more about polychromatic woodturning, find a new tool to use or gather inspiration for your next project. First i draw the shape with intended wall thickness, 5 or 6 mm. Feature ring feature rings can vary a lot in complexity and difficulty, but bill picks an easy design the zigzag for this demonstration. Flat rings, compound rings, staves and veneer rings. Forget about expensive, complicated computer software. Turning a flat segmented piece was mentally very challenging.
Looking forward to when one of my 3 sons come home for a trial run. The feature ring is composed of maple and black walnut and the. With all that said, not all segmented turners use or feel a need to use a software program to design their bowls and feature rings. Homemagazineback issuesaugust september 2010tipstechniquesdesigning a segmented turning turning design. It runs on the pc under all current windows versions and, with the help of virtual pc, parallels. The segments are then positioned by setting the using the index marks on the disk and. Excel document download to help you make segmented rings. Base program provides feature ring design support for diammonds, zigzags, mosaics, open segment, and vertical separaters.
Segmented project planner free version download for pc. I find it allows me to change the design all i want very. By creating cuts at angles, you can create a bowl from a single piece of wood not much larger than the original board. Feb 27, 2017 making a feature ring with diamonds for a beads of courage box. Where precision partners with turned elegance september 812, 2020 tuesday to saturday. Ralph has a chapter on technical topics as well as a chapter with plans and instructions for making the three bowls on the cover of. Then ring diameters are drawn with some margin for roundness and position errors. Many segmented turners enjoy the freedom that comes from assembling pieces together.
In addition the software will calculate the vernier length, stock length for each ring and a complete stock list. When gluing pairs together by the contact friction method, normally the resulting the semicircle joints wont join. Sanding jig is the segmented turners secret weapon. Woodturner pro allows you to add rings to your segmented bowl designs. Woodturner pro segmented turning software woodturner pro. Alternative method for sl you could make a segment the length of. Jul 11, 2019 is one of the best segmented turning calculator websites. I do not have any software to help with the design so i need a little help. Ring repairs if there is an open glue joint in a ring, i have been successful running it through a band saw and regluing and clamping it. Navaho border patterns for segmented turning feature rings.
Navaho border patterns for segmented turning feature rings by. Segmented woodturning secrets and tips for the beginner. Segmented wood feature rings design and production youtube. Navaho border patterns for segmented turning feature rings by bill kandler you know what they say about idle hands this spring, i got to thinking about doing a navaho border pattern for a new project. Segmented feature rings i will be showing how i design and create some easy feature ring segments. The easiest feature ring you can make for a segmented bowl might also be the simplest. Graphically adjust the profile, segments and colors of each ring. See more ideas about wood turning, wood turning projects and segmented turning. Most of them created using the segmented project planner. A look at putting together a segmented feature ring for a future project. Woodworking with easy wood projects plans is a great hobby but we show you how to.
I dont do this because i dont want to know beforehand what the bowl is going to look like, and any little mistakes i make i can kid myself it was a happy accident and meant to be. Welcome to the website of the segmented woodturners, a chapter of the american association of woodturners that is dedicated to the education and sharing of information between its 600 members. Segmented woodturning is turning a workpiece composed of multiple glued together pieces. Keep the following formulas nearby for segmented woodturning.
Lamination pro segmented turning software woodturner pro. I started playing with the cutting angle and make up of the. Designing a segmented turning canadian woodworking magazine. As all segmented woodturners know, each ring is made of several individual segments glued together. Researching the story behind the design led to really interesting history and the inspiration for the piece, st. The segmented project planner is a computer program created to assist you in the process of designing segmented projects for the wood lathe. The program provides the most comprehensive support available for segmented vessel design and construction. Visualize the complete design, including a feature ring created in lamination pro. Mar 24, 2017 design segmented bowls for woodturning. I was on a trip to the maine seacoast and got inspired by some jewelry that featured 4 dolphins in a ring which formed a celtic cross. Segmented wood turning some segmented turners use a computer program to design their bowls. Segmented turning marc adams school of woodworking.
The project was designed entirely within the segmented project planner, using sketchabowl to get the shape and autobowl to set the wall thickness. The software will also provide a 2 dimensional sketch of the object and also render a 3 dimensional image of the object. In this video i demonstrate the use of computer software segment pro in designing a segmented fruit bowl ive been commissioned to make. The art of segmented woodturning by malcolm tibbetts. Feb 19, 2020 segmented woodturning, like regular wood turning involves turning a workpiece on a lathe, however in segmented turning your workpiece is composed of smaller pieces of wood glued together. Fold paper in half then fold the ends in to the middle. The positioning jig is a piece of 1 by 1 angle supported above the lathe bed such that its end is at the center of rotation and the stop is set to the radius of each row. Flat rings, compound rings, staves and veneer rings can all be added to your wood turning with a single mouse click. For a southwest design, you simply make a 1st generation chevron board and cut it into lengthwise strips and glue them back together. Products, classes, free plans, hints, gallery, wood costs, user projects, faq. Designing spectacular bowls with a world class turner 4. Brief overview of segmented woodturning testimonials.
You can either use sliders or manually enter input details. Our builtin antivirus checked this download and rated it as virus free. Segmented turning helper software will calculate the length of the segments for each ring. You need to provide the input details like number of segments, ring thickness, scale, inner and output margin, ring outside radius, etc. It runs on the pc under all current windows versions. I run through the entire process until a bowl is full. Selling segmented polychromatic bowls and vases turned by kevin neelley, and plans and software several pages of tips and techniques gino goral oquawka said. This bowl is a segmented turning, made of several hundreds pieces of wood of different species.
Woodturning segmented turning calculator with full scale printable templates. Segmented turning project planner software projects craft. A program to design segmented vessels that is easy to use for both a beginner or an advanced segmented turner that can be used to design vessel with shapes spanning from bowls to vases allows an iterative design process with immediate 3d visualization no limit to the number of rings and segments on a ring. I have never used a woodturning design program, or any fancy charts to work out my segment sizes. I will show how i come up with sizes necessary for a feature ring and thoughts on color schemes and complimentary design placement in a vessel. The designs from lamination pro cannot be copied into a woodturner pro project, but its possible to use both programs in conjunction with each other to come up with a feature ring design and cut list.
Segmented turning, also known as polychromatic turning, is a form of woodturning on a lathe where the initial workpiece is composed of multiple parts glued together. Making a feature ring with diamonds for a beads of courage box. The result is essentially a layered project but there is no reason why a layer cannot be cut from builtup material and feature rings may be added to a project just like normal segmented turning activities. Use this utility to calculate and print your cut list for a segmented turning. With a little imagination you can take these simple steps further to create your own special patterns. That means the perfect length and the perfect angle. The feature ring is composed of maple and black walnut and the center band of this ring.
Stacked ring segmented turning chicago woodturners. Examples of my segmented projects segmented project planner. Gluing the full ring make sure the bottom is flat make sure each half ring is 180. The vase measures 10 tall by 5 diameter and the feature ring is made of maple, black walnut. Segmented vessel help woodworking talk woodworkers forum. A tool for calculating the widths and angles needed for creating rings for segmented bowl and vase turning. Apr 07, 2019 selling segmented polychromatic bowls and vases turned by kevin neelley, and plans and software several pages of tips and techniques gino goral oquawka said.
Ron said, although the feature rings are more complicated and assembly tedious, i love segmented turning because of the challenge and gratification or selfaccomplishment when the feature inlay is done correctly, and the final result is a different and great looking piece. The process involves gluing several pieces of wood to create patterns and visual effects in turned projects. Here is a list of 4 free online segmented turning calculator websites. Segmented project planner features ring master support. Turning a segmented bowl this article by pekka svinhufvud. Spp supports use of the ring master in several ways. I have decided to challenge myself to make my first segmented vessel. The segmented project planner is software that assists you in designing segmented projects for the wood lathe. See more ideas about wood turning, wood and wood turning projects. Realize the required width of some segments will vary. The stomper is a simple but innovative method for stacking segmented rings or positioning open segments that allows accurate alignment while preventing slippage during gluing. Feb 16, 2018 in this video i demonstrate the use of computer software segment pro in designing a segmented fruit bowl ive been commissioned to make. Apr 18, 2020 explore scotthimes board feature rings segmented. They can best be trimmed using a ring clamping sled on the table saw.
These sites help you find out inside and outside segment length, segment thickness, cut angle etc. My first attempt at a 2nd generation lamination resulted in this set of diamonds for the feature ring of a 10. Woodwork segmented turning calculator with full scale. The unique feature of this website is it generates a diagram based on input details instantly. Mar 26, 2020 the result is essentially a layered project but there is no reason why a layer cannot be cut from builtup material and feature rings may be added to a project just like normal segmented turning activities. The art of segmented woodturning by malcolm tibbetts 3. Making a segmented vessel with diamond feature ring part 5 of 9 duration.
Everyone is welcome to join our open and friendly community. His next attempt is to include an aesthetic feature ring similar to this black walnut, cherry and maple. Beginner to complex feature ring designs are simplified through step by step illustrations emphasizing easy construction methods and safety tips when working with small parts. A vase that will be approximately 12inches tall and 9 12 inches in diameter. Thanks to malcolm tibbetts and john beaver for guidance. Change the properties of multiple rings all at once. Feature ring 24 segments for 12 segments, the segment is 2. Welcome to woodturner pro segmented woodturning simplified. Lamination pro will show you exactly where to make your cuts and the appearance of the finished design.
Photos by mike jones everyone is always asking me what program i use to design my bowls. Segmented woodturners worldwide home of segmented woodturners. In traditional wood turning, the template is a single piece of wood. The feature ring is composed of maple and black walnut and the center band of this ring ended up being a ring of 72 segments. Given the input data, timber, number of rings, mitre angle, thickness, width and radius, obtained from the plan drawing, the segmented turning helper software will calculate the length of. Segmented turning project planner software projects. Commonly, this programs installer has the following filename. I vowed never again to cut so many pieces for just one ring. On the other hand for higher n the sl gets closer to the ideal. Check out the website for the segmenting chapter of the aaw.