My first segmented bowl

[Dave Bureau]

Hey all. Just finished my first segmented bowl. Actually its my first bowl of any type. All in all not bad. learned alot as I went along. Thanks to all that gave advice. Looking forward to the next one.
Dave

[Brian Effinger]

That's a good looking bowl, Dave. Can you give us any more info on it - woods used, size, etc.

[Dave Bureau]

Thanks Brian. bottom ring is walnut. light colored rings are hard maple. zig zag and top rings are padauk. its 6.5" wide by 7' high. the finish is friction finish. Like I said this is my first. i need to learn about different chucks and other lathe accessories. To be honest, I dont know one chisel from another. The inside work was the challenge, although it came out nice. I need to make some ring clamps and jigs. Picked up Malcoms book. lots of great ideas there. If i knew how to remount it on the lathe I would cut the top off and fix the segment alignment mistake. (As you can see in the photo. Oh well. chalk it up to experience.
Dave

[Dahl Troy Perry]

Like the bowl and the woods go together good . Now you do know that make better sounding steros and telephones now days than the ones in your picture:D:D:D

Dahl

[Michael Short]

Dave,

Great looking segmented work.

[alex carey]

That is some good stuff. Very well done, especially for your first time.
How do you like your lathe?

[Jim Kountz]

Holy smokes the first one?? That is an outstanding job!! Grade A!!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Looks really nice Dave! I like your color choices and the finish! Keep up the good work!

[Ron Lynch]

That's a beauty.

[Malcolm Tibbetts]

Dave, what a great first segmented vessel - nice going! I've seen many 10th tries that were not as good.

[Dewey Torres]

Dave,
That was your fist bowl period:eek:

How long have you been turning other stuff?

You guys are good!

[Allen Schmid]

Dave,
Real nice job! Boy, you jumped right in didn't you...I have not even thought of trying a segmented bowl...but sure enjoy seeing what you have there. Keep up the good work, wow.
Allen

[Richard Madison]

Nice work Dave, especially for your first! Most (all?) of us have made an alignment "oops" at some time. Part of the challenge of segmenting is how easy it is to lose focus momentarily and mess up at any point in the process. And the satisfaction of completing a nice piece is very rewarding. I think you should feel very satisfied with your first.

[Bernie Weishapl]

For a first that is a beauty. I like the wood combo's. Well done.

[Steve Mawson]

I guess I can't get enough detail in the pictures cause I don't see the misalignment. Looks like a great piece to me.

[David Christopher]

If you get better with practice I should quit now.... very nice looking bowl

[Dave Bureau]

Like the bowl and the woods go together good . Now you do know that make better sounding steros and telephones now days than the ones in your picture:D:D:D

Dahl
Oh come on! there is nothing like the sound of a 106 year old phonograph!!!!

[Dave Bureau]

Dave,
That was your fist bowl period:eek:

How long have you been turning other stuff?

You guys are good!

I havent turned much at all but have been doing flat work for 40 years.

[Dave Bureau]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. For my second project I think I'm going to make the chess table and chairs that is in Malcolms book. (NOT) Isn't that an unbelieveable piece?

[Gary Herrmann]

First, last or any in between - very nice work.

[Jim Swift]

Excellent job Dave!!! Impressive for first project. I've been trying to segment turn for a few months now. It sure is a learning curve.
Keep the pics coming.

Jim Swift

[Brian Brown]

Very nice looking piece Dave. I'm looking forward your next piece. I need to get back to segmenting, and then I remember how time consuming it is.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Very nicely done Dave! I have some Amazon credits. I need to get Malcolm's book!

[Robert McGowen]

That is a nice segmented vase. You always seem to notice something isn't aligned just after you part it off, don't you?