Greek key vase

[Chris Colman]

This was a take-off on the potpourri bowl I posted earlier. Wife wanted a vase.

Maple and purpleheart.

[David Christopher]

that is a very nice vase, Im sure the wife will love it

[David E Keller]

Nice job, Chris. The joinery looks perfect to me, and it's a great wood combination.

[David DeCristoforo]

That's crazy! I mean in a good way. But it would drive me crazy trying to make one. You guys that do segmented work might be able to help me in my quest to seek patience.

[Roland Martin]

Very nice work again Chris. Nice form, finish & joinery.

[Curt Fuller]

That's a beauty. I like the simple segmented designs like this and contrasting woods make it even better.

[Richard Madden]

Good looking vase, Chris. What are the dimensions?

[Steve Schlumpf]

I really like your clean design! Great job on the joinery!

[Michael James]

Im keeping an eye on your work because I like your approach to the simple patterns. Nice job all around!
michael

[Jon Lanier]

Clean and simple done right. Good job!

[John Keeton]

Chris, very good joinery on this one, and a nice vase!

David, since there is no way I could ever accomplish segmentation, I had to come up with a defense mechanism. So, my theory on the "seggie" guys, is that their view of the world is backward - I mean instead of taking stuff apart, they spend their entire existence putting stuff back together - I mean, does that make sense?!?!?:D:D;) They just ain't normal!!:rolleyes:

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great looking vase. I like the clean simple form.

[Mark Hubl]

Very nice. I like the shape of the vase. I love the segmented pieces. The multitude of disciplines used is intriguing to me, if not overwhelming. But, at the rate I blow things up, I am certain that for now this type of work would lead to a quick mental demise. I really respect and appreciate seeing the work the "seggies" do.

[Pete Jordan]

I really like the design and shape.

Great Job!

[Chris Colman]

The vase is about 7 inches tall and about 3.75 inches wide at the feature ring.

[Chris Colman]

My bent toward segmented work is motivated by poverty. I cannot afford large blanks of wood, and have just started pilfering firewood piles and roughing out green blanks. Working on some mulberry and soft maple now.

4/4 lumber, like hard maple and oak, is inexpensive. My local woodworking supply store has specials on shorts for $2 to $3 a bf. I can afford that stuff.

Segmenting is easy, for the plain rings. A good table saw jig is essential. I use an Excel spreadsheet to calculate the cut lengths, (I am too cheap to buy software).

I need to experiment with more complicated feature rings.

I have been doing some open segment work lately, will post some in a day or so.

[Robert McGowen]

I would have thought that your vase was twice the size that you say it is. It is very well proportioned.