My latest Segmented Series

[Jayman72]

Hey all,

Just thought you might like to see these.

Ebony, Redheart, Yellowheart and Ziricote

Hope to have a finished pen here soon...


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Thanks
Jay
Tampa, FL

 

[pianomanpj]

Very nice! They look like they have a Halloween vibe to 'em. Can't wait to see one spun up and put on a pen!

 

[GaryMGg]

I'll bet they'll just pop with a finish on 'em.

 

[TonyL]

Wow...you must use a laser to cut your segments.Beautiful? Would you mind sharing with us what you use to cut your segments?

 

[Jayman72]

Wow...you must use a laser to cut your segments.Beautiful? Would you mind sharing with us what you use to cut your segments?

Tony,

Thanks for the compliment.

No laser just some very accurate tools.

And a lot of patience.

I use the following to get my segments cut...

Dewalt 10inch Table saw. (the rack and pinon guide is nothing short of fantastic.)
Incra MITER1000
and a spacing jig that lets me make repeatable thin cuts. (Don't know what its called as its actually my neighbors.)

Thanks
Jay
Tampa, FL

 

[TonyL]

Thank you Jay. I have the Dewalt, and the jigs...I just need the patience and your artistic ability (well, I at least I can shoot for the "patience" ).

Beautiful work!

 

[dthayer]

I use the following to get my segments cut...

Dewalt 10inch Table saw. (the rack and pinon guide is nothing short of fantastic.)
Incra MITER1000
and a spacing jig that lets me make repeatable thin cuts. (Don't know what its called as its actually my neighbors.)

Can you give any details on the spacing jig? I'm a bit unsure as to what it is (I've done some searches that have just left me more confused! ).

Thanks much!

 

[TurtleTom]

I'm with pianoman, spin one up. I can't tell anything from a square blank.

 

[Jayman72]

Sorry it took so long but here is one spun


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[Skie_M]

Very nice indeed ...

 

[TurtleTom]

My guess wasn't even close.

 

[Jayman72]

My guess wasn't even close.

And that is why I love making Segmented blanks.

They are the "Forest Gump" of pen tuning.

You never know what you are gonna get.

Jay
Tampa, FL

 

[TurtleTom]

Shouldn't that be: "Segmented pens are like a box of chocolates."?
(That's what Forrest Gump might say anyway)

 

[Skie_M]

Mmmm ... Shrimp flavor!

 

[Hawkdave]

I use the following to get my segments cut...

Dewalt 10inch Table saw. (the rack and pinon guide is nothing short of fantastic.)
Incra MITER1000
and a spacing jig that lets me make repeatable thin cuts. (Don't know what its called as its actually my neighbors.)

Can you give any details on the spacing jig? I'm a bit unsure as to what it is (I've done some searches that have just left me more confused! ).

Thanks much!

Hi Dirk...Did you get any replies to your query?

I am also interested in knowing more about the spacing jig. If someone can tell us who the manufacturer it would be appreciated.

Thanks guys.

Dave.

 

[Jayman72]

I use the following to get my segments cut...

Dewalt 10inch Table saw. (the rack and pinon guide is nothing short of fantastic.)
Incra MITER1000
and a spacing jig that lets me make repeatable thin cuts. (Don't know what its called as its actually my neighbors.)

Can you give any details on the spacing jig? I'm a bit unsure as to what it is (I've done some searches that have just left me more confused! ).

Thanks much!

Hi Dirk...Did you get any replies to your query?

I am also interested in knowing more about the spacing jig. If someone can tell us who the manufacturer it would be appreciated.

Thanks guys.

Dave.

This is what I use.

Thin Rip Tablesaw Jig - Rockler Woodworking Tools

My neighbor made one.

Jay

 

[TurtleTom]

You can make one of the very cheaply with a toilet bowl bolt that will slide into your groove. Just add a piece of wood.
My table saw fence isn't good enough to use one of these, that's why I use the dial indicator.

 

[mark james]

You can make one of the very cheaply with a toilet bowl bolt that will slide into your groove. Just add a piece of wood.
My table saw fence isn't good enough to use one of these, that's why I use the dial indicator.

I had to laugh at your comment Tom... And as I thought... Shoot - he's exactly right! I'm no plumber or carpenter, but I have reseated quite a few toilet bowls!

But I use a band saw with good accuracy. This all would be fine with a table saw also.