Steve Mellott
07-16-2011, 8:54 PM
I'd like to turn a segmented vase but have several questions.
What material do you typically use for the bottom? It seems that a piece of veneered plywood might be best to prevent expansion and contraction, but I don't know if this is necessary.
How do you attach the bottom? Do you glue it into a recess or do you use some process so it will float? Once again, I'm not sure if I have to be concerned about expansion and contraction.
Finally, how thin do you normally turn a segmented vessel? Do you leave it a little thicker than a regular solid vessel?
I suspect these are fairly basic questions, but I've never turned a segmented vase before. Thanks.
Steve
What material do you typically use for the bottom? It seems that a piece of veneered plywood might be best to prevent expansion and contraction, but I don't know if this is necessary.
How do you attach the bottom? Do you glue it into a recess or do you use some process so it will float? Once again, I'm not sure if I have to be concerned about expansion and contraction.
Finally, how thin do you normally turn a segmented vessel? Do you leave it a little thicker than a regular solid vessel?
I suspect these are fairly basic questions, but I've never turned a segmented vase before. Thanks.
Steve