Segmenting Different Approach

[Bill Bulloch]

Here is a Ambrosia Maple Bowl Blank that I roughed out last year and Kiln Dried. I decided to try something different with it, so I attached this segmented feature ring to it and top it off with another piece of solid Kiln Dried Ambrosia Maple. Since all the wood is Kiln Dried, I am hoping for the best -- We'll see how this works out. It is 6 3/4 inches tall and has a 13" diameter. The feature ring is my attempt at Ray Allen's Alternate Block design.

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What ya think??

[Joe Kieve]

Absolutely gorgeous! You've got a lot more patience than I do.

Joe

[Russell Eaton]

Bill that is the coolest piece I have seen in a while. I really like the segments sandwiched in the middle.

[Allan Ferguson]

Keep it for a couple of years and see how it holds up. I certainly hope that it does well and that you would let us know what it does.

[Mel Fulks]

I like it. Has a nice woven look. With the KD my bet is its going to hold up fine.

[Harry Robinette]

Bill
I do believe you hit that one into the stands.Very nicely done.

[Malcolm Tibbetts]

Bill, nice job with the segmenting. Regarding the long-term stability issue with the unavoidable cross-grain, it's difficult to predict. When I first started do segmented work about 20 years ago, I did a few pieces with this type of construction. Some experienced minor failures and others held together. There's just no way to predict, making it a risky proposition. If it's thin and well sealed, it has a fair chance at a long life.

[Kathy Marshall]

Awesome bowl Bill! Love the shape and the feature ring, and the wood combos really work well together.

[Michelle Rich]

I think it is an attractive bowl..have my fingers crossed for you

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beauty Bill. Love the wood combo's.

[Peter Fabricius]

That is really nice Bill;
Love the design and as everyone else said the longevity of the bowl ? Only time will tell.
What did you use for a finish?
If it was one that soaks into the wood then there should be no room for moisture and thus you will be home free.
Really nicely done.
Peter F.

[Bill Bulloch]

It's a Hand Rubbed Lacquer Finish on top of two coats of Sanding Sealer. Maybe I should have gave it an oil finish.

[Jim Burr]

Wow Bill!! That should be on it's way to a gallery or my bookcase!

[David DeCristoforo]

I'm not saying anything about how this will "hold up". Probably be just fine. But right now, it's gorgeous. I really like the different woods and the "window" effect. Nice one!

[Peter Fabricius]

Bill;
The sanding sealer should have soaked in the that will keep the moisture out.
Sure hope I am right and there is no shrinking or cracking.
Nice piece.
Peter F.

[Montgomery Scott]

I'm sure you've recognized this is the method that was used in the FWW article from the sept/oct 1985 issue. The they used burls as the primary wood. I copied that method more than a decade ago with good success as long as the wood was at equilibrium.

[Mark Hubl]

Hope the piece holds up. I like the window ring for sure. The piece is really interesting.