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Second segment project

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Kerf

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Ready to turn. After the glue cures overnight that is. Most of the rings were just glued this afternoon. I got a little bit more bold with this one, I put in a feature ring. The design came straight out of Segment Pro. With a minor exception, I made the feature ring 16 segments instead of 24 like the others. The feature ring is also 1 1/4" thick and the other rings are 1/2" thick. The top and bottom have a maple waste block that will be turned away when the time is right.

I have always done hollowing with hand tools. This vase will be done with my newly acquired Monster Hollowing system that came in yesterdays mail
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Not bad for a second project. Let us know how the Monster Hollowing system works for you.
 
Yes, I will use a steady rest once the outside is turned smooth. I will also part off the top waste block once the steady rest is in use. My target wall thickness is 3/8". This will be my first time using a laser guide and the Monster system. Hoping that will make it easier to maintain desired wall thickness.

No I am not turning in two pieces. The waste block on the top was a last minute decision after the vase was mounted on the chuck/spindle. The whole thing looked too long while unsupported to be safe. Like a disaster waiting to happen ? So I took it back out of the chuck and scrounged around in the scrap pile and found a small piece of hard maple.

Looks like the inside will have to wait until next weekend. The laser will not light, a broken wire at the base of the laser holder. I could not get the diode out of its holder to attempt a repair and ordered a new dot laser which will not be here until Wednesday. Specs/dimensions on the replacement indicate the assembly should fit in the Monster arm. So it should be a quick repair once the part gets here. I also did not get the time to turn the outside today, maybe tomorrow.
 
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