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Segmented Blanks and Hand Tools? - Doug_H - 04-29-2016
Hi
Do you have any thoughts on how to make segmented turning blanks with a miter box or band saw? Without too much drudgery, that is.
I was an enthusiastic turner of segmented bowls, vessels and lamps, until about a year ago when I downsized my shop. I gave up space for my table saw and chop saw. I kept a band saw, router table, and my lathe. Now I rip on the band saw and crosscut with a miter box.
I want to get back to segmented turning but the idea of cutting 100 plus segments per object with a miter box is a bit discouraging. Maybe the band saw will work. I have gotten pretty good with jigs for a circular (carpenter's ) saw, maybe I could cook up something to cut segments. I'm writing to see if you have any suggestions about how to do this.
To put this in perspective: a chop saw or portable table saw is the obvious solution but it would really crowd my shop. Or, I could drive 20 min each way to my son's shop where my old TS and all my segment jigs live now. So this is not a huge deal. I'm just wondering what ideas you may have.
Doug
Re: Segmented Blanks and Hand Tools? - SteveS - 04-29-2016
You could probably use a BS with a high tpi count but I would expect it would still require sanding every cut edge. It always seemed too tedious so I never attempted it, but some of the designs out there certain have that wow factor that make it a bit tempting.
Best just to go to penturners.org and ask those guys how they do it.
Re: Segmented Blanks and Hand Tools? - Arlin Eastman - 04-29-2016
Doug
I have never done any segmented work before and I am sure others will chime in also.
I grew up in Conifer Park and went to school in Evergreen and Boulder high school so a Hearty welcome buddy.
Arlin
Re: Segmented Blanks and Hand Tools? - Doug_H - 04-29-2016
Thanks, Arlin. Hope you are well.
Doug
Re: Segmented Blanks and Hand Tools? - JTTHECLOCKMAN - 04-29-2016
If you do not have room for a good quality mitersaw then maybe you need to move. They do not take up much room. You do not need a sliding miter. You will get better quality cuts and much more accurate.
Re: Segmented Blanks and Hand Tools? - Dennis Puskar - 04-29-2016
Drive the 20 min. and save yourself some aggravation.
Re: Segmented Blanks and Hand Tools? - MichaelMouse - 04-30-2016
Make a set of shooting boards to clean up your bandsaw cuts if you're a hand tool guy.
Re: Segmented Blanks and Hand Tools? - Angus - 04-30-2016
I can't imagine doing segmented work on a bandsaw or a miter box
Re: Segmented Blanks and Hand Tools? - Doug_H - 05-01-2016
Thanks to all
I appreciate your suggestions. Angus, I can't imagine it either.
My choices have boiled down to (1) drive the 20 minutes to visit all my stuff at my son's shop or (2) get a Byrne miniature table saw ($400-$500) Of course if I choose #2 I might also have to find a new place to sleep.
Doug
Re: Segmented Blanks and Hand Tools? - Arlin Eastman - 05-01-2016
Doug
I seen this the other day and thought of you.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/381001481709?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true
or
http://www.micromark.com/MicroLux-Mini-Miter-and-Cut-Off-Saw,9639.html?sc=WGB&utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=GoogleBase&gclid=CjwKEAjw0pa5BRCLmoKIx_HTh1wSJABk5F_4kxRPtmw5LZkClOJ2kiwhMaHYAQdD5v3rMkFBZj69PBoCu8Dw_wcB
I also googled and came up with this
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...sl_80oybogaz7_b
Arlin