A Segmented Hollow Vessel - Turning

I'd like to start off and say to anyone that wants to turn a hollow vessel... go get a hollowing tool! Using a gouge, scraper and skew I was able to get the results I was looking for, but I believe a hollowing tool would have been WAY easier!

I did turn the bottom of the inside before I finished doing the glue-up. And it's a good thing too, I never would have been able to get it done well otherwise.

I used thin CA to strengthen the foot and that is what is giving the wet effect.

I need to do some sanding now. Sanding the inside is going to be a little tricky, I haven't quite figured how I'm going to do that yet!

I am happy that I've acheived the overall shape I was going for.

A Segmented Hollow Vessel - The Glue-Up

I know this is kind of short and sweet, but i needed to find something to do while I wait for glue to dry! As of this morning I have all 20 segmented rings glued. I'm now working on gluing the rings together to form the hollow vessel blank.

...and since this is such a short little status update, here's another picture to give you an idea of where this piece is going.

yes, you are seeing it right, there is going to be a big hole on one side.

A Segmented Hollow Vessel - The Beginning

What is a segmented hollow vessel? Essentially a segmented hollow vessel is a form of vase without the intention of holding anything. It's an art piece.

I have been working on various design's to follow up my Segmented Abstract Model, Flower, for several months now. I've got a few different designs that I would like to pull together at some point. Recently I came up with a design that felt just right. I knew it was time to make it happen.

With all the sketching done, it was time to make some saw dust and cut some segments. I started the segment cutting yesterday and finished up today. I've got a couple days off from my job and hope to get most of the gluing done before I go back.

The vessel will be six inches high and six inches in diameter and will include 235 segments. Here's a sneak peek...

First Bottle Stoppers of 2011

With the Tung oil and wax finish applied, my first bottle stoppers of 2011 are complete!

2011-001:
151 segments. Made of Mahogany, Brazilian Cherry, Oak, Bloodwood and Walnut.



2011-002:
131 segments. Made of Maple with Oak, Mahogany, Walnut, Brazilian Cherry and Bloodwood

2011-003:

151 segments. Made of Walnut with Maple, Mahogany and Cherry.

2011-004:

151 segments. Made of Mahogany with Bloodwood accents.

2011-005:

151 segments. Made of Walnut with Maple and Brazilian Cherry.

2011-006:

121 segments. Made of Maple with Brazilian Cherry, Walnut, Cherry and brass accents.

2011-007:

51 segments. Made of Mahogany, Brazilian Cherry, Walnut, Maple and Bloodwood.

2011-008:

151 segments. Made of Walnut with Maple, Mahogany and Bloodwood.

2011-009:

151 segments. Made of Walnut with Maple, Mahogany and Oak.

2011-010:

151 segments. Made of Walnut with Maple, Mahogany and Brazilian Cherry.

I'm really happy with some of these new designs and I really like the newer tung oil and wax finish. I think these new stoppers have a much warmer feel to them now.