Time to try Segmented Turning?

[Brian Kent]

I just received a box of wood from a friend. It is about 35 pieces of mahogany (probably - maybe walnut). Each is just under 1" x 1" x 2'. Unless I find a project with a whole lot of spindles, I think it is time to try segmented turning. What do you think?

[Bob Coates]

Brian,
Look at making one of these. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd8Qkm6R7002yQSKu-o1Vog
Start with 12 segments using a 30-60 triangle in a ring and use scrap wood. Thinking it was not as easy as shown in his other video's I started with a sled of mdf, and two non moveable fences( just screwed to mdf. Neither fence needs to be perpendicular to the blade. Then all you need to to get perfect 12 segment rings is just cut from one fence and then the other with changing or flipping in any one. Watch the video's its easier the my explanation. Take away from this unreadable explanation is try two fixed fences with 30- 60 triangle between them.

Bob

[Michelle Rich]

seems a good use of the wood..give 'er a go, and post & share.

[Brian Kent]

Any guesses on what kind of wood this is?Walnut? Some kind of mahogany?

[Bob Mezzatesta]

Sure looks like walnut. I just started segmenting. Makes my head hurt but very satisfying. Good luck. Bob

[Brian Kent]

I found some nice light colored curly maple for contrasting patterns. I have some other things to do first, but I am looking forward to this.

[Dan Hunkele]

I was given some wood looked just like it and was told it was African Mahogany. It was pallet wood from the Goodyear tire plant in Akron, Ohio. My guess is it came out of the plant around 1950 or so.