Sono originalmente della sicilia provincia d'Agrigento. Adesso io abito in Canada.

@@damianoferraro1802 Caro Damiano ti ringrazio tanto di avere ricevuto la tua risposta.. Io sono di origine siciliano da Barcellona messinga, abito a melbourne da69 anni, saluti Salvatore

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@@damianoferraro1802 Need your email address.

send me a request via email

@@damianoferraro1802 What is your email address?

Yes it's too high for regular cutting. But when the blade is high the cutting force is more vertical (downwards) so the segments are more stable during the cut, and it also reduces the length of the kerf in the aluminum base. With my cutting jig, the total travel distance is limited by the stops in the slots. And in addition to that, there are clamps on each side of the blade to hold the segment and the strip. So the danger is greatly reduced. We all know the danger that is present when we use power tools. We must be vigilant when we use them. But thank you. I appreciate your observation and comment.

Yes I do. Send me an email and I will send it to you.

@@damianoferraro1802 I sent an email with my address - let me know if you do not receive it.

great hobby!

contact me via email.

yes, the flattening jig. You can contact me via email.

yes I have made the drawings, I also make them for those who wish to obtain one.

I wish to obtain one@@damianoferraro1802

Thank you for your interest Yes, I make the flattening jig for sale. My email address is at the end of the video,

Too bad you have not learned anything from the video. It's not for everyone and definitely not for you.

That's fine. It depends on how big your rings are.

If your strips are cut to size, about 30 minutes should do at 16 segments per ring.

The tailstock is fitted with a OneWay live center that has a 3/4" x 10 threads per inch. To this I added an adaptor to allow me to install a faceplate, chuck etc. The adaptor has the same thread size as the headstock.

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I use an old version of AutoCAD. There is software available for segmented work that you can get on line. one of them is segment pro.

Thank you.

You're very welcome. Glad you liked it.

thank you.

Cutting a segment IS a stave. But it is very short. The maximum stave that you can get is limited to the saw blade height. And then it would not be safe. Not recommend it. And you're also limited to 16 segments.

Many thanks for your kind compliment. Because of numerous requests I decided to make them. So, yes I do make them for those wishing to purchase one. For more details, email me at [email protected].

I used an old version of AutoCAD and my old fashion drawing skills to design a shape and then using projection, I get the different rings that make up the shape(in this case a vase)

Thank you.

Hello Jack, send me a request by email so that I can send you the info.

@@damianoferraro1802 for the straightening Jig [email protected] Jack Marashlian

Hello Gary, hope you're doing well through this virus crisis. Using your metal lathe is a great idea. I have one myself but its capacity is only 12" and most of my work is bigger. so the flattening jig comes in handy. Since that video I've added an extension on the left to my lathe. So I don't have to remove my work. I now flatten my rings on the outboard side. Believe it or not, I've sold quite a number of jigs due to the video. Thanks for your added compliment. I just saw again your video on dizzy bowls. I'm working on a Japanese style vase about 36" tall and want to incorporate your dizzy bowl concept. Are you still putting out videos? I'm not being notified if you do.

Thank you for the compliment. Yes, it does save both time and wood. Especially if you're using expensive exotic woods.

thank you

I now do. Send me a request at [email protected].

Merci pour les compliments. Quand je commence un projet, je le dessine avec un logiciel à dessin comme Autocad ou d''autre. Donc je me casse pas la tête a faire des calculs. C'est le programme qui fait tout cela. Si tu m'envoi un courriel je t'enverrais les dessins du projet que tu vien de voir. Ou on peut utiliser une feuille quadrillé pour faire le dissin puis on pourra prendre les mesures actuel.

@@damianoferraro1802 Merci Voici mon adresse couriel [email protected]

Thank you very much, Gaetan.

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Thank you. I'm hoping that this helps you and others in similar type of turnings.

My pleasure. I'm glad you liked the video.

thank you.

thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. It is these remarks that makes making these videos worth while. And I hope this inspires.

thank you

Thank you for your kind remarks. My videos are slow in coming because I'm not properly equipped to make videos. The first and only video so far was made by a good friend and hopefully will come around to setting myself out for more. Thank you for watching this one. Check under " west island woodturners". The club I belong has couple of my demos.

Thank you very much, Alberto

That problem is due to two possible scenarios. One is that the wood used to make the segments is not dry and the other is that if two distinctly different wood types are glued together, and the expansion rate for each is different there will be a shift when the work is exposed to a change in temperature. This will cause what used to be a clean smooth joint to one that can be felt when you pass your hand over it. it's not major but it's there.

thank you for the encouragement.

Thank you for your gracious comment. Glad you enjoyed it.

glad to be of help

Thank you for your gracious comment. The inside is finished just like the outside. The inside was turned sealed and polished as the vase was being glued up. I did not show it because I made this video to show the process I use to assemble my segmented work. In future videos I may want to include that to avoid this issue.