Maple segmented piece

Re: Maple segmented piece

Lester Gillett in KC Mo

>Nice bowl Keith. I am trying to make my first

second genration laminated. How long does it

take you to make a bowl with that many pieces?

Lester

Re: Maple segmented piece

Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL

>Keith,

Can't wait to talk at the AAW symp...!!!

This one is very very nice.

How big is it?

Mark

Re: Maple segmented piece

Keith Tompkins

>Thanks, Lester, I spend approx. 40 hours on a piece like this. Finish turned it in one evening, applying the finish, three evenings. Keith

Re: Maple segmented piece

Keith Tompkins

>HI Mark, this one barely cleared the tool rest on my old 12" lathe, so maybe 10'dia. I transferred in over to a faceplate, and finished it on the General, using the steady-rest. We'll have a good time in Orlando!

Re: Maple segmented piece

Mike Schwing from Maryland

>Extraordinary! I love it.

Re: Maple segmented piece

JamieDonaldson

>Keith - it appears you used a tungsten light source with a daylight color balance setting if digital, or daylight film under tungsten light if real film.

Re: Maple segmented piece

Brett Sherwood - Richmond, IN

>Really sharp bowl! Did you use lamination software?

Re: Maple segmented piece

Keith Tompkins

>No, I build all of my pieces using only my own imagination, and basic geometry. In my segmenting classes, I stress the importance of designing the pieces yourself, if possible.

This type of segmenting is not as hard to do as it appears. More important, I hope my form is good.

Re: Maple segmented piece

Brett Sherwood - Richmond, IN

>You are a very talented man. I wish I could attend on of your classes in the future. I bid on some software in the server fund auction and just wondered if you (or anyone on the BB) used it. Thanks, Brett

Re: Maple segmented piece

John Lucas

>Keith

I agree with Jamie. Either that's yellow heart or maple shot under tungsten lights. It' is a beautiful piece.

Re: Maple segmented piece

Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.

>Very nice SW Indian pottery design Keith. Well done

Wally

Re: Maple segmented piece

Steve Mushinski

>The design of the segments are very inviting Keith. You asked about the form, I find the view you have shown hard to tell the exact form. The piece looks a little swatted but I am sure that is the angle of the photo not the actual form.

Over all it sure want one to reach out and touch it that is for sure.

Very nice!

Re: Maple segmented piece

Keith Tompkins

>wow! a compliment from Wally himself! you just made my day, Wally. thank you, Keith

Re: Maple segmented piece

Keith Tompkins

>HI Steve, I was looking down on the piece to attempt to see into the opening, so it appears a bit distorted.

When it is picked up, it is surprisingly light. Some of my previous pieces were deemed too heavy when they were critiqued, so this one is turned much thinner....translucent

Outstanding Keith!

Dominic Greco in Richboro PA

>Keith,

Very, very cool! The design work itself shows your eye for detail, not to mention the shape itself. Nice job!

But, 1200 pieces! And I thought my measly 200 piece bowl was a lot! How was it you didn't go cross eyed after doing this intricate bowl?! :>)

See ya around,

Dominic

Re: Maple segmented piece

Gary Ratajczak

>Hello:

I'm interested in turning some miniature segmented pieces. Any tips on glue? I assumed CA, but am not sure on the life of the glue. Another concern is not to show on the joints. Tips appreciated!

Re: Maple segmented piece

Bill Grumbine, Kutztown PA

>Again very impressive Keith! 1200 pieces is about 1199 more than I usually deal with at one time! You are a patient man.

Bill

Re: Maple segmented piece

David Eaves

>Hi Keith,

Another awesome piece! 1200 pieces is quite mind boggling.

As others hasv said you need to look at the white balance settings on the camera. It is possible to sort them out afterwards, e-mail me if you'd like to know or what some help sorting some.

David

Re: Maple segmented piece

Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.

>Keith, I admire everything of yours that I've seen. Not only the craftsmanship, but the creative artwork. I look forward to seeing new pieces.

Wally

Re: Maple segmented piece

Keith Tompkins

>Hi Gary, I use titebond 1 or epoxy. get a good blade, I use a forrest. I glue two sections at a time, not a whole assembly. For glue-lines not to show, joints must be perfect. Test fit before gluing.

For a good segmented piece, form first!!!!