Wedgie sled for pens

[TN-Redfox]

Has anyone used a wedgie sled for segmenting pen blank?
Thanks

 

[howsitwork]

What's a wedgie sled please?? I have various ideas in mind but any photos? Ken has some brilliant jigs I am trying to copy. He did put a jig thread up somewhere that's worth a look but can't find the link right now

 

[howsitwork]

Cutting Segments. Table Saw or Band Saw?

I have finished a couple of segmented pens. They were composed of four 1/2"x1/2" squares glued into a 1" square blank, turned round for a 7/8" collect for drilling, cut, and rotated. Cutting the initial 1/2" square stock on the table saw was not a comfortable process. I would like to cut 1/4" x...

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Found it. This is one of his but he has a better thread with a full selection on I think it was called "show us your jigs " or some such . Hope that's of help

 

[MillerTurnings]

The segments would be mighty small from the sled. Not sure how you would catch them, they likely would not cut very clean.

 

[mark james]

What designs or dimensions of segments are you thinking of?

I have used a disk sander, angled blocks, double-sided tape to make designs like these. I can get the links to previous threads if there is interest.

 

[KenB259]

When I need to cut a small segment, I just put a scrap block on top and it holds both sides very well.


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[jttheclockman]

I have not built the wedgie sled but do have the angle pieces that you can buy. I use them to build various sleds that are needed at the time. Being laser cut they are very accurate. But as mentioned as you get into segmenting pens you will find you need to designs ways to hold small pieces because the canvas you are working with is quite small. But there are many examples in the library as well as the segmenting section of blank making. If you have specific questions just ask and I am sure they will addressed easily.

 

[TN-Redfox]

I think I will make a sled and see if it works out for small stuff. I will update on my progress.
Thanks all for your input.

 

[KenB259]

I think I will make a sled and see if it works out for small stuff. I will update on my progress.
Thanks all for your input.

You won't be sorry. Definitely the way to go.


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[Gary Beasley]

For cutting small parts you need to clamp a sacrificial backer board that you can cut through on the wedgie arm to support the material to be cut from both sides.
Steve Bonney on the AAW Segmented Woodturners site has been working on a similar but bigger project.

https://segmentedwoodturners.org/forums/index.php?threads/illusion-illusion-follow-along-project.2426/

 

[TDahl]

What designs or dimensions of segments are you thinking of?

I have used a disk sander, angled blocks, double-sided tape to make designs like these. I can get the links to previous threads if there is interest.

I am looking the start learning to making chevrons for segmenting. What kind of double sided tape do you use for sanding these small size pieces?

 

[mark james]

I am looking the start learning to making chevrons for segmenting. What kind of double sided tape do you use for sanding these small size pieces?

Scotch brand. Bought from Staples, nothing special.

For Chevrons, I do not us double sided tape, I use it for other designs.

If you were not aware: IAP Library - Segmenting.

Any questions, shoot me a message!

 

[hooked]

I am looking the start learning to making chevrons for segmenting. What kind of double sided tape do you use for sanding these small size pieces?

I am just starting in experimenting with the chevron pattern. I just started segmenting about 3-4 weeks ago. I am still working on my very first chevron blank, but I am finding the key is accurate measurements and good cuts on the table saw. I am learning by using an article by Mark James in the IAP library. https://www.penturners.org/resources/m2-simple-brick-chevron-ii.157/

Very first attempt so I know it is not perfect, but the article I mentioned really helped make it clear for me what is involved with making a chevron blank and shorten the learning curve. If you ever want to discuss the process with another chevron newbie, just let me know.

 

[jttheclockman]

The biggest key to making chevrons is not the angle cut but the thickness of each slice. Any deviation throws the angle off and thus misaligned points. If using different sized layers make sure you keep them aligned when gluing up the angle. I like to use witness marks so that I know the cuts lay against each other exactly.

 

[TDahl]

I am just starting in experimenting with the chevron pattern. I just started segmenting about 3-4 weeks ago. I am still working on my very first chevron blank, but I am finding the key is accurate measurements and good cuts on the table saw. I am learning by using an article by Mark James in the IAP library. https://www.penturners.org/resources/m2-simple-brick-chevron-ii.157/

Very first attempt so I know it is not perfect, but the article I mentioned really helped make it clear for me what is involved with making a chevron blank and shorten the learning curve. If you ever want to discuss the process with another chevron newbie, just let me know.

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Thanks. I will definitely be up to sharing ideas and experiences.

 

[TDahl]

Scotch brand. Bought from Staples, nothing special.

For Chevrons, I do not us double sided tape, I use it for other designs.

If you were not aware: IAP Library - Segmenting.

Any questions, shoot me a message!

Thanks Mark.

 

[TDahl]

The biggest key to making chevrons is not the angle cut but the thickness of each slice. Any deviation throws the angle off and thus misaligned points. If using different sized layers make sure you keep them aligned when gluing up the angle. I like to use witness marks so that I know the cuts lay against each other exactly.

Thanks for the guidance John. That makes sense and is probably something I would have missed.