6 Banded Knot

[DavidSpavin]

I have been experimenting with creating Celtic knots with more than 4 bands. The the results from my latest 'method' are shown below.


Thanks for looking

 

[mwildes]

Awesome, David! So give me some hints. Most of the other knots that I have seen have had thick banding, to match the thickness of most tablesaw blades. I don't know that I've seen a tablesaw blade with that thin a kerf. I really like the visual appeal.

And the multiple knot is awesome! My "main" job is in a laboratory, and the design resembles the orbit pattern of an atom. Any clues on how you designed and cut it? I'm very impressed and intrigued. Way to go!

 

[alphageek]

I can't tell you how he designed the multiple (which is really NICE btw). I do the same kind of knots (only 4 sided) using a bandsaw and veneers. Find a bandsaw blade that matches the veneer thickness.... Different effect than the tablesaw.

The mulitcolor one is VERY cool.. I'd recommend a 3rd distinct color, but very cool!

 

[toolcrazy]

Very nice.

 

[leehljp]

I agree - that is VERY nice. Love the contrasting color bands.

 

[desertyellow]

Sweet!

 

[hebertjo]

Marty -

One way to do it is to use the ultra thin kerf blade from Forrest.

http://www.forrestsawbladesonline.c...I_Saw_Blade_Ultra_Thin_Kerf_for_Precisio.html

 

[Dalecamino]

Very nice work David .

 

[bitshird]

Nice work, great patterns,

 

[rd_ab_penman]

Very well done David!!

 

[Randy_]

Very nice work, David. I think the 6 ring knot looks a lot better than the typical 4 ring knot, especially when the rings are very thin.

Far as I know the first person to do a 6 ring knot was Ron Sardo.....a member here who goes by Ron in Drums PA . Ron posted a picture here of a 6 ring pen he did about 2 years ago and had his method published in the Fall 2007 issue of Woodturning Design Magazine.

This all leads into something very conveniently that I have done in the past to recycle magazines that some folks might not normally subscribe to.

I have the last four issues of Woodturning Design, including the one with the article by Ron Sardo that I will send to someone who is willing to make a $20 donation to IAP. Four issues is a one year subscription that normally costs $19.97. I'll also throw in a couple issues of other wood magazines I have as well and I will pay the postage.

First one to "EMAIL" me will get the deal.

 

[akbar24601]

Beautiful! That knot looks great! I can't wait to try one.

 

[randyrls]

Marty -

One way to do it is to use the ultra thin kerf blade from Forrest.

http://www.forrestsawbladesonline.c...I_Saw_Blade_Ultra_Thin_Kerf_for_Precisio.html

I use a 7-1/4" blade on my TS. Get one with as many teeth as you can and no paint on the carbide teeth, and use a stiffener if your saw doesn't already have one. You can extend the blade about 2" above the saw table.

 

[jttheclockman]

David very nicely done. A tutorial on that knot would surely be appreciated. Can you give us some info???

 

[DavidSpavin]

David very nicely done. A tutorial on that knot would surely be appreciated. Can you give us some info???

See this link

http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=698

 

[jttheclockman]

Excellent David. Very informative. Gives me something else to shoot for. Boy this pen stuff is amazing.

 

[AlexL]

Very nice work, David. I think the 6 ring knot looks a lot better than the typical 4 ring knot, especially when the rings are very thin.

Far as I know the first person to do a 6 ring knot was Ron Sardo.....a member here who goes by Ron in Drums PA . Ron posted a picture here of a 6 ring pen he did about 2 years ago and had his method published in the Fall 2007 issue of Woodturning Design Magazine.

This all leads into something very conveniently that I have done in the past to recycle magazines that some folks might not normally subscribe to.

I have the last four issues of Woodturning Design, including the one with the article by Ron Sardo that I will send to someone who is willing to make a $20 donation to IAP. Four issues is a one year subscription that normally costs $19.97. I'll also throw in a couple issues of other wood magazines I have as well and I will pay the postage.

First one to "EMAIL" me will get the deal.

Hi Randy, check your email alex

 

[Randy_]

The magazine offer is closed. A donation has been offered.

 

[mwildes]

I found this tutorial pdf that appears to be an expansion of David's link. After seeing David's beautiful pen, I just gotta try this!

content.penturners.org/articles/2008/6-strand-celtic-knot.pdf

 

[SherryD]

Very nice indeed, thanks for sharing.

 

[Ligget]

Fantastic work David, I like the Euro best!