I start all my pieces on a waste block, after the first ring is glued on, I create a floating disk which is sandwiched between the first and second ring. It’s that simple. Why use a floating disk instead of a solid piece of wood? It’s an answer I haven’t seen here, I might of missed it. I am...
This was a piece that started with Segment Pro and without it, I would have been lost. The piece count exceeds 11400 and it was glued up and turned in two pieces to maximize thin wall (knee knocker) and ease in turning deep. The size is about 14" W and 13.5" tall. The finish is lacquer shined up...
This was a fun piece that I owe a ton of credit to Tom Lohman. He is gracious in sharing his techniques, my jig was purchased from him as he moved on to his current mega-piece jig! The diameter is 14.75", height is 6.5". The wood is Bloodwood, Yellowheart, Cherry and Pernambuco. The piece count...
Perhaps I did not do something correctly on an earlier draft and that is causing issues with this latest modification. Then again, perhaps a user with your expertise can help a daft dummy out with a simple, do this knuckhead, lol!!
Bob,
I have done a plan, modified it many times, saved every version. The last version I added Yellowheart to the color mix, it is in the color palette. When I print the summary, the Yellowheart is not part of the count. Any tips on getting the summary to recognize the Yellowheart? I did notice...
Bob, I have a piece designed; want to print the "paint" page to use as my pattern next to my glue up jig. I think I want to build this piece in two pieces (10K+ pcs). I do not see a readily available print option or a way to print it in halves (not a big deal, I have scissors, lol)! I have also...
Finally signed up; this forum now has a bald guy! Segmenting is the only way to go; longtime member of the AAW group Segmented Woodturners.org and now a guy who is using the computer to help with design! Its a great thing that Lloyd is helping to do; bring our craft into the 21st Century. If you...