Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Segmented collar problems?
Capt Skip
>I have a lovely curly peice of maple 1" x 1" x 18". Was thinking of using it to make a segemnted collar around a walnut bowl. The walnut block is dry but could there still be enough movement that the segmented collar could crack or cause the bowl to crack?
I understand collars are generally aligned with the bowl grain but in this case the collar will be all long grain.
Appriciate your thoughts or experiances.
Re: Segmented collar problems?
Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL
>While I like the look, and am certainly a fan of segmenting, I question the long term viability of a segmented piece on top of a solid wood piece.
If I were to do it, I think I would use a good epoxy for the segment joints and the connection to the bowl.
Mark
Re: Segmented collar problems?
Doug Ladd
>Very new to this site but I didn't know you should align the grain on the collars. Learn something even in a question. How do you add a collar at all? Mine are just glued on top but I see others have removable collars.
