Mahogany Open Segmented

[Keith Burns]

I've always said that doing open segmented pieces is the easiest form of segmented turning. However this one is the most difficult segmented I've ever done and it only contains 12 pieces. I destroyed 3 of this design prior to getting one to stay together. It took that many tries before I got enough glue surface to hold it together. It measures 5-1/2" diameter x 2-3/4" tall and the opening is 1-1/2". Thanks for looking.

[Mark Cothren]

Keith, you may want to consider filling those voids with some epoxy and green glitter....:D

EXCELLENT WORK! Your segmented work is always impressive to me. Another fine completed project.

[John Miliunas]

Wow Keith, I just love the look of that piece! Way, way cool. I'm sure it was a lot of work but, the results are fantastic! :) Would you possibly have any "in progress" pics of how you did the glue-up on that? I think it would be real interesting to see! Thanks! :) :cool:

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Neat form Keith! I'll bet you're getting pretty quick at ducking?

[Andy Hoyt]

Very cool!

It looks as though you've got a plethora of cross grain glue joints and it therefore comes as no surprise that they wanted to self destruct.

[Dennis Peacock]

Outstanding Keith!!!!!! I'm going to do me a seg-bowl before long. Beautiful, simply beautiful.:D

[John Hart]

Whoa! That is neat!! It reminds me of an Acorn Squash. You never cease to amaze me!:)

[John Timberlake]

Great work. Always scared me when thinking about doing a piece with that much open space. Love the color and form. Just the right amount of opening between the ribs.

[Michael Stafford]

Keith, you may want to consider filling those voids with some epoxy and green glitter....:D

Actually, this is probably the time to experiment with colored epoxy or epoxy and coffee grounds. Those voids are far too large for glitter. The cost would be prohibitive....:p

I truly love your segmented work. I think it is about time to park the box tools for a while and get back to some segmented pieces. I won't be offering any competition but I will be having fun. Nice work, Keith.:D

[Jim Ketron]

Beautiful Keith!
Love the form, it has all thr right curves!

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is awesome Keith. I like the form and finish. Great work.

[Dick Parr]

Wow Keith, that is really nice. Glad to see you post a new one, I thought you might have retired from turning.:eek: :D

[Keith Burns]

Thanks all for your comments !

Mark I just may try one with the glitter as you suggested:D

[Pete Jordan]

That is really a piece of art!

[Mark Cothren]

Mark I just may try one with the glitter as you suggested:D

I think Rob B is a bigger proponent of green glitter than I am...;) Rob?

[Curt Fuller]

That's amazing Keith! It was certainly worth the extra effort.

[Ernie Nyvall]

Wow Keith. That does look difficult. Nice job.

Hey, you could put a light in it, spin it, and watch John dance to some disco.:D

Ernie