Segmented Oak

[Mark Hix]

This is my fifth attempt at a segmented bowl. The first two were disasters. The second and third were OK as learning experiences. This one is Oak flooring from an old theater. It is 24 segments, 7" diameter, 2.5" tall. It started with another ring that had paduke inserts but I turned it too thin and ended up parting it off. The finish is Linseed Oil and Mylands. It was so much fun, I started the rings on the next one before I finished this one!

[Mark Hix]

Well, I thought I had the picture. I will keep trying.

[Richard Madison]

[quote= I started the rings on the next one before I finished this one![/quote]

Welcome to the forum.

Segmenting will do that to you.

[Mark Hix]

OK, I think I got it this time. I resized it smaller.

[Malcolm Tibbetts]

Mark, you mentioned the magic word FUN. Keep having fun and you'll be amazed at how quickly you advance in the world of "segmented turning". Nice job using recycled wood.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Mark - Welcome to the Creek! I like the form of your bowl! Good looking wood and finish! Looking forward to seeing what your next 'ring' turns out to be!

[Mike Golka]

Great looking bowl, this segmented thing is catchy ain't it.

[Bernie Weishapl]

The bowl is a beauty Mark. Well done.

[Bill Wyko]

Welcome Mark to the Vortex. Nice job. Now that you stuck your big toe in the vortex you'll find your leg will follow all the way up to your neck.:DVery good work for your first try or your 100th try. Enjoy yourself, you'll like it here.

[robert hainstock]

Welcome to the creek. Shortly you may have several pieces in production around the shop. Vortex on!:)
Bob

[Mark Hix]

Thanks for the comments. My first "regular" bowl was an addiction several years ago. This is even worse. I've looked at alot of segmented bowls (some of them belonged to some of you!) and wondered if I could do as well. Thanks for your comments and anything you think I need to do the improve, don't hesitate to say it.

[David Newson]

Mark- That's a great bit of work and also good on being resourceful, well done.

David
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[Robert McGowen]

Very nice bowl Mark. I see that the bottom is segmented also, as opposed to a solid disk. You are ahead of the curve if you can do that!

[Doug Reesor]

Nice bowl. Love the shape. There are far worse addictions to have than gluing together bits of wood and working wonders with them. Keep at it!

Doug