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warren maker
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Hi guys, new to Segmented turning, I have made a couple of pieces and having good success so far.
I really struggle with grain orientation for segmented turning. Is it side grain, end grain or a mixture of both ?
Which leads me to my main question; What is the best type of bowl gouge to use, and specifically what grind to use. Stuart Batty says the 4-40 grind is not good for side grain for instance, but excells on end grain..... but what type of grain are we actually cutting when doing segmented turning. My feeble brain says it is actually quite unique. Is it not a type of end grain turning similar to a bowl,... but yet quite different.
When I have all my rings glued up on the lathe and am about to start turning. When I look at the grain it runs different to any other style of turning we would normally do on solid items such as spindle or bowl turning..... correct ? or am i just way over thinking it.
Anyway, my main question still stands; what is your favourite gouge and grind for segmented work. ESPECIALLY for large items like floor urns etc. I like them BIG,
Thanks in advance...
I really struggle with grain orientation for segmented turning. Is it side grain, end grain or a mixture of both ?
Which leads me to my main question; What is the best type of bowl gouge to use, and specifically what grind to use. Stuart Batty says the 4-40 grind is not good for side grain for instance, but excells on end grain..... but what type of grain are we actually cutting when doing segmented turning. My feeble brain says it is actually quite unique. Is it not a type of end grain turning similar to a bowl,... but yet quite different.
When I have all my rings glued up on the lathe and am about to start turning. When I look at the grain it runs different to any other style of turning we would normally do on solid items such as spindle or bowl turning..... correct ? or am i just way over thinking it.
Anyway, my main question still stands; what is your favourite gouge and grind for segmented work. ESPECIALLY for large items like floor urns etc. I like them BIG,
Thanks in advance...