scrollsawwoodart
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Wow this segmenting pen stuff is pretty cool. I decided to try it out after reading a few articles and seeing some pictures. The process is pretty fun and takes some time. I did just the simple ABCABC pattern. Nothing fancy as of yet.
Went with a slime line kit without a center band.
I made myself a little L shape jig to hold the pieces as I used epoxy to glue the segments together. This really helped keep 2 sides in line. After I got all the pieces epoxied and in place I used a squeeze clamp to hold them all together and removed them from the jig and let sit over night.
Sanded the blank down to even out all the sides, went to the bandsaw and sliced a couple blanks.
I almost did not turn this pen because the damn drill press drilled the holes off center. I can not wait until my pen drilling vise gets here to help me get my holes on center. Right now I am using a make shift one of different parts.
All in all it was a good learning experience and I look forward to doing more with segmenting. I had the drilling problem, but that was fixed in the turn. Also had a CA finish problem. Burned through a couple areas. Only my second CA finish.
I have a couple questions.
I saw that some people use CA to hold the parts together how strong is the bond?
When you segment do you make 2 separate blanks or one long blank then cut to fit.
Can anyone identify the light color wood for me. I know walnut, cedar, but not sure on the light color.
Any comments good or bad will help me learn. Constructive criticism is a great way to learn.
Also working on my photographing a little with my old point and shoot camera.
Jesse
Went with a slime line kit without a center band.
I made myself a little L shape jig to hold the pieces as I used epoxy to glue the segments together. This really helped keep 2 sides in line. After I got all the pieces epoxied and in place I used a squeeze clamp to hold them all together and removed them from the jig and let sit over night.
Sanded the blank down to even out all the sides, went to the bandsaw and sliced a couple blanks.
I almost did not turn this pen because the damn drill press drilled the holes off center. I can not wait until my pen drilling vise gets here to help me get my holes on center. Right now I am using a make shift one of different parts.
All in all it was a good learning experience and I look forward to doing more with segmenting. I had the drilling problem, but that was fixed in the turn. Also had a CA finish problem. Burned through a couple areas. Only my second CA finish.
I have a couple questions.
I saw that some people use CA to hold the parts together how strong is the bond?
When you segment do you make 2 separate blanks or one long blank then cut to fit.
Can anyone identify the light color wood for me. I know walnut, cedar, but not sure on the light color.
Any comments good or bad will help me learn. Constructive criticism is a great way to learn.
Also working on my photographing a little with my old point and shoot camera.
Jesse
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