Segmented mk 2

[gasmansteve]

Hi Folks



Had another bash at segmented turning and quite pleased with the end result but having tried a zigzag feature ring I was a wee bit heavy with flattening the top of the ring and took off a bit more Maple than I should have, about 4mm I think, nearly touching the mahogany but lesson learned for next time :?. Vase is made of Oak remnants from a kitchen worktop, Mahogany strips and Maple and is 6" diam at the widest point and about 13" high.
Regards
Steve

 

[Paul.J]

Steve that looks superb especially for a second attempt :shock:
Timbers look nice together,and i like the shape.
Looking forward to your next project

 

[PowerTool]

Very nice,Steve - almost got an Egyptian look to it

Andrew

 

[Bodrighy]

You must have the patience of Job. Apart from a distant memory of making bowls like that in school I have never done any segmented work. If I did I doubt my second would be that good, nor the next few. The colours really work well as does the pattern. I see what Andrew means about the egyptian look. Think it is the shape though more than the pattern.

Pete

 

[shedhead]

Great work Steve. You have turned out a fantastic looking vase. =D>

 

[TEP]

Spot on Steve, I'm very impressed. Keep up the good work.

 

[CHJ]

Good one Steve, shows an advance in the mastering of the technique with a choice of wood and form that provides IMO an attractive piece without the brash 'look what I can do' statement that shouts to me from some more ornate pieces.

 

[gasmansteve]

Thanks for the comments chaps. I do get a bit frustrated with standing at the lathe and not knowing how to hold the chisels to get the cut I want. My firm has just been granted `Investors in people` and I`m sowing the seed to get em to treat to a woodturning course so we`ll see.
Regards
Steve