Best Segment Cutting Sled Ever Wood Turning

In this video I will show how I made a cutting fixture for fancy curved segments.
I had a lot of request to show how I made my fixture.
I call it a rotating sled.
I was able to cut these on the band saw and no sanding was required.
When glued up they will make a vortex shape.
Vortex Bowl segments cut on band saw
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Vortex Bowl segments cut on CNC
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[@tielkgate]

Gary, your so darn creative! I love it! Lowell

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lowell. That is very kind of you to say. Take care, Gary

[@ZebraMachines]

This is EXCEPTIONAL! Its so hard to find really clearly explained sleds/jigs in regards to the geometry. You do a perfect job of explaining while switching between CAD and the sled. Thank you! Im going to try this!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much for your comments. They are much appreciated. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tomferrier5811]

I rarely comment on videos but you Sir are a Gentleman and an excellent instructor Thank you

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Tom. I truly appreciate your comments. Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Well, that was a labor of love. I can well imagine the amount of work you went through to make this video, Gary. Constant camera changes, tons of editing and those don't even speak to the amount of skill and patience you displayed. Also, this made me miss woodworking and all the tools I used to use. This is one for the ages. I can imagine this video being shown in classrooms for many years to come. So well done, my friend! Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Phil and I got a lot of exercise going from my computer back to the shop to try and make it flow. Honestly I did not really have a mapped out plan. Good thing I have a lot of mounts for the camera arm so that was not to bad. Keeping my head out of the way was the trick. The white hair will cause the camera to over heat trying to adjust LOL. Oh yes the editing...YIKES! ...enough said🤣 But you know it was worth it. So many wanted to see it and will probably be shared with others. How cool will that be to have the world full of Vortex bowls. Stay cool my friend it just hit 92 and going up. And we are handing out 432 ice cream bars today at about 6:00 pm. Gary

[@dougmccubbins1607]

what software do you use for editing?@@ThePapa1947

[@joshhalbert2906]

I appreciate how detailed you are when explaining, a lot less "guess work" involved than most youtube videos

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Josh. I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching, Gary

[@bruceallen6377]

Love the jig thanks for the hard work can't wait to make one! Thanks for your channel!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Bruce and thanks for watching, Gary

[@susanliddle9063]

Thanks for the tutorial. You have provided me with more ideas and future skills in the turning process. Possibilities abound, my mind is swirling with wood combinations, future stacking possibilities. Now I've got to get busy making more sawdust. Again many thanks. BUZZ The Woodbutcher

[@bernieccottone8534]

Gary, Thank you for sharing your work. This will not the first jig of yours that I have built. I love making the bowls and the finished products with exotic colors, however, I find I have as much fun building the jigs as I do the turnings. You're a good teacher. Thank you again and please keep up the good work and sharing them with us.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bernie. I also enjoy making jigs and fixtures as well as tools. I will be making another fixture soon for an up coming turning. Take care, Gary

[@grantfahlman1815]

Gary, thanks so much for taking the time to share your expertise. This is definitely one of those pieces that would get a special place in the shop in order to use it repeatedly!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Grant, I will probably make more turnings and will also work on ways to use the fixture in other ways. Best of luck, Gary

[@georgegibson1030]

After viewing this video numerous times, I decided to build the jig for cutting the curved segments. So I constructed the jig using 1/2" Baltic birch plywood. I kept your video playing in the shop so I would not miss a detail. I am happy to say that after constructing the jig, I cut out 12 segments using some scrap pine boards. The 12 segments fit together to my great pleasure. Gary, thanks so much for making this great video and providing all of the detailed layout.

[@ThePapa1947]

George I am very happy to hear you have made a successful jig. I designed this in cad and then made my first one knowing it had to work. So I made this video making a nicer looking one than my first and was hoping it would be easy for anyone wanting to make one. This pleases me to hear your results. I have only had a few that have had issues and it is usually using the wrong holes. Thanks for letting me know. Take care, Gary

[@joshblumenthal4873]

The master has taught us again! I appreciate your generosity. You could certainly have other things with the time you devoted to those of us who want to build the jig. Thanks!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Josh and yes it took a while but I did make a special hand rail for the choir area at our church while I was doing this one. Thanks for watching and take care, Gary

[@jimstone3951]

First time I've ever seen your work. You are a master. I've been a cabinetmaker custom for over 45 years. Thank you.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jim. I worked as a wood pattern maker. I have done a lot of cabinets for the house and furniture such as a roll top desk. But I loved making patterns for the foundries to make their sand molds off of. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tomhoult]

Your instruction on making the jig is spot on. I made one following your directions and it cut perfectly ! Thanks Tom

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom I am happy it all worked out for you. I would love see what you came up with. My latest video is another method of making a fun and simple bowl. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@54lespaul77]

Thank you Gary. My mind absolutely boggles at how you arrived at all of those dimensions! Your explanation though was very clear and concise . I’m still not sure if I have the patience or skill to make that jig, but I’ll sure give it a try. I would love to make that bowl! Cheers, Rick

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick, I am sure you will do fine. You being a guitar player there a certain amount of math and thinking ahead involved. Best of luck, Gary

[@claytonbink1647]

Absolutely amazing, Gary! Thank you. I will be going back one frame at a time when I make my sled!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Clayton and best of luck, Gary

[@daveplaviak118]

Gary, thanks for walking us through the process of making the fixture and the beautiful vortex bowl. I think that the concept and fixture are very beneficial for the design and creation of other shapes that folks can use when creating their segmented turnings. Thanks again….

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave, it is an interesting way to make a very different looking segmented bowl and not all that hard to do. Plus there are lots of options than can be tried. Take care. Gary

[@DaellusKnights]

About halfway through when I realized where you were going with the geometry I couldn't help but admire how ingenious it is, using each piece to cut the line on the next. That's pretty amazing. And I especially love how the bowl turned out (no pun intended 😂). Now I'm going watch the full turning video. Thank you! 🤩👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I learned the trick of cutting a board on top of a board many years ago. Use it as work as a wood pattern maker. It saved time and wood. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@carolriley8472]

Gary, you are such a master...thanks for the plans! Okay, I have now watched this two more times and taken pictures and notes of the steps. I plan to make this Wednesday night at woodworking. Thanks, Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you Carol and best of luck making it and I would love to see a turning made from it. Take care, Gary

[@grumpywiseguy5992]

Thanks Gary, I really appreciate it. Makes doing theses kinds of bowls and other things actually doable.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks and happy you like the idea. Best of luck, Gary

[@geoffrobinson5584]

Many thanks Gary, it's very generous of you to make the video and share it with us.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Geoff I am happy you enjoyed it. Take care, Gary

[@BruceDavid-uu2uu]

Gary, Thanks again for an excellent and very detailed video. I have just completed the vortex jig and it works perfectly. This is the 3rd tool (plus the V2 version of the ring cutting tool and feature ring jig) I have made based on your outstanding step-by-step instructions. It's almost as much fun making the tooling as creating the bowl! Thanks again, Bruce

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Bruce. Happy you have been able to make all those fun things. I will have another one coming soon. I did some testing on the idea this morning. Looks like it is going to work just fine. Take care, Gary

[@308damage]

Brilliant! I love it when things are somehow simple and complicated at the same time.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and those are some of the most fun things to do. Thanks for watching. Gary

[@timothyhatch4985]

Gary.. Thank you for making this video, I am a fairly new turner and segmented bowls have fascinated me for a while. I have been a little hesitant on giving them a whirl until I found your jig.. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I'll be trying this out in the near future when I have a chance to get back into my shop...

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Timothy. Happy you liked it and best of luck. Gary

[@cecilwhite6923]

Hi, I saw the Vortex bowl video last month and couldn't wait for the video to build the jig. The video is very informative and I am excited about building it this week. I would like to thank you for all the exacting measurements to make the build easier. Thanks, Cec

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you so much Cecil I was happy to make the videos for that. I enjoy and am excited about sharing ways to do things with others. I have not received a number of pictures from viewers who have made the jig and produced beautiful turnings from them. To me that is all the payment I could ask for. So when you do yours I would love to add it to the others and will show them at a later date. Take care, Gary

[@sdoitla1431]

I look forward to trying this out for some segmented turnings. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. This was so much fun I am working on a different shape to do this on. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@EugeneAdkins-sb7rt]

I love the Jig but was very frustrated trying to make the cut on the 10 x 10 fixture. I made everything according to your dims. but my cut did not look like yours. I fought with it for 4hrs and was going to trash it until I looked at your video again and saw what you did not tell us to do. That was you moved the 10 x 10 dowel to the upper hole. Now it works great. Thanks again for your instructions and info on how to make this Jig.

[@ThePapa1947]

Glad you watched it again. I did it this way so you only had to drill once to get holes in the 2 boards. If I do another version I will figure out a fool proof way of doing that hole. Happy it worked out for you. Gary

[@woodrat1952]

Thank you Papa! I can’t wait to make one! I will forward your video to others.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much and thanks for sharing the video. Best of luck, Gary

[@tomjpt]

Gary, Hands down - THE BEST HOW TO DO IT video I have ever seen. Your teaching skills are just excellent. You are my go to segment guy. Many, many thanks for what you give our community.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Tom for your kinds words. And thanks for watching. Gary

[@santanulahiri719]

Thank you Gary, you always deliver!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Santanu for watching and commenting. Gary

[@jarmstrong2843]

Great jig! I plan to make one after I buy supplies. Now, off to Lowes to get the stuff. Thanks for sharing, Phil!!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much, best of luck in making yours and thanks for watching. Gary

[@jredmmoore]

Thanks for putting this one up Gary! Excited to build one of these for myself.

[@ThePapa1947]

You are welcome Jared. Many have made the sled and sent pictures of it and the finished bowls. Best of luck. Gary

[@alphi888]

Thank you very much sir, your generosity is so much appreciated by us. I was inspired by your work and look forward to trying this when my skills have improved.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much and best of luck when you make one. Gary

[@kevingeaney7741]

Thank you so much for this video Gary. I thought I could figure it out myself but decided to take the path of least resistance and asked you to show me how you did it. Boy am I glad, no way could I have done it. I will certainly share it. 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Kevin! This was so much fun I am working on a few other designs. Take care, Gary

[@geraldshultz4271]

Thank you Gary....You're a man of your work. Excellent presentation.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gerald for watching and your comments. Take care, Gary

[@traviscoop8643]

I love it and its so nice to see woodworkers sharing their knowledge and not trying to sell it. I will attempt to make this hope it goes well and glad I found you. Your a legend!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Travis. Very happy to share these ideas. I have received pictures of beautiful turning from others who have made my little cutting fixture. To me that is a reward enough. Hope yours goes well and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@PendragonWoodcraft-ru8up]

I’ve just completed this jig and I look forward to using it. Thanks for a very clear set of instructions. Much appreciated.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much and let me know how it works out. I have many pictures from viewers who have made and used it with great sucess. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@curlingdan]

It Works !! Really helped when I re-drillled the holes in the correct locations ! Also found out that the top hole which was plugged....was only plugged in the bottom board and not the top rotating board. Then it all fell together. Thank you for sharing this with all of us....very much appreciated.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dan and thanks for letting me know that it worked for you. Have fun, Gary

[@GeraldJensen]

Gary ... Thank you for taking the time to put this video together! I finished mine this afternoon and cut a set of MDF test pieces ... they look good. The one issue people are going to have to resolve on their own is some minor adjustments due to the differences in bandsaw tables. This is a great jig!

[@ThePapa1947]

That is good news Gerald. As long as you cut the slot in the base after you put the guide on the bottom and measure from there you should not have any issues with different tables. That is why I did not give a dimension to the runner. All the pivot points will be measured from the tip of the blade. Let me know when you have a completed turning. I would love a picture of it. Thanks for letting me know. Gary

[@GeraldJensen]

@@ThePapa1947 Had to order a parting tool, so it will be a while. Just curious ... what angle are you cutting the rings? I assume 45 degrees?

[@SuperZmeister]

Thanks for setting me on a new path in turning, tool handles and regular bowls were getting old!

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you very much and you are welcome. Lots of things to turn. You every try a birds mouth bowl? I have a couple videos on that. Not your ordinary bowl. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@michaelm077]

Great instructional video on this segment sled, the bowl turned out beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much. Happy you enjoyed the video. Gary

[@GarryKWV]

Awesome! Thanks so much for making this video. It's definitely on my to-do list. Thanks again for all you do!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Garry and best of luck on making one! Take care, Gary

[@jazziespaz]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and a well descriptive layout!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Mike and I will have another one coming up that is even easier. Take care, Gary

[@iluomopeloso]

This is brilliant. I'm not sure what exactly pattern-makers do, but I'm guessing it's got to be pretty close to tooling design. They must miss you a lot since you retired! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. A wood pattern maker makes 3 dimensional parts used for making molds for foundries who then cast steel into the mold once the wood pattern is removed.

[@arlineastman]

Thank you for showing this. I will teach the other disabled vets like me how to make the turnings and try and make the sled. If you ever make a video on the other cutting part that would be great to.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and if you are talking about the ring cutting jig I have 2 videos on that. Thank you for your service. I am a Vietnam veteran myself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ_dioVsrpmNnq8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYbaY32rlLF0qdU

[@UltraD52]

Very clever jig and one of the clearest, easy to follow instructions I've seen. As a youtube contributor myself, I can certainly appreciate all the work you put into this. Thanks!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you for your very kind words I truly appreciate them. Yes there was a lot of work putting it together to flow in a way it could be understand. Your comment has told me it must have worked. I also have heard from others who have made it and a bowl with success. Matter of fact I received a picture of one of them today. If I get a few more I will show them in an upcoming video. Woodcarver? Well I will need to check that out. I do cheat sometimes and make carvings on my CNC and give them for gifts. Take care, Gary

[@LarryDMitchell]

Gary, GREAT VIDEO, well explained and thought out. I'm going to copy the link of this and keep it on file. Hopefully one of these days soon, when I have some extra time I'll make this jig and do some experimenting. Heading over to watch the Vortex bowl turn now! Wish I could give you more than one thumbs up, but we'll have to be happy with this. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Larry. Good luck finding that extra time. I have been retired for 10 years and still looking for it LOL. Thanks for your comments and those extra thumbs up. Feel free to share my videos around if you have social media. That always helps. Take care, Gary

[@mick.9419]

Absolutely brilliant video. Direct, intelligible. Kudos given!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Mike for your comments and thanks for watching, Gary

[@jeddaniels5949]

Excellent teaching! Thanks for the encouraging video. You made it look possible for the rest of us.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jed. I like to think everything is possible and a little help never hurts. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Thank you. You explain it well enough for even me to make one!

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you Valerie and I am sure you will do just fine. Let me know how it works out and would love to see a turning made from it. Gary

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

That jig is the work of a master! Well done Gary and I will keep this for future reference, thanks for sharing , those of us less brilliant need videos like this!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Al, best of luck when you do make one. Take care, Gary

[@markbahlke9091]

Very nice job Gary. Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to get started on my own jig, and turn some bowls. Thank you for being so responsive to your audience, and giving us the details on the jig. It's a simple thing, but will make some amazing creations.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark and I look forward to seeing pictures of what everyone makes using it. Take care, Gary

[@leestiltner2896]

​@ThePapa1947 what is the measurements using the measurements on my digital calipers numbers the screen has quit working on them?

[@garywilliams7233]

I'm really impressed with your fixture and your turning! Beautiful work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Gary I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary from Oregon

[@michaelmathews8974]

Wow! Great jig and outstanding job explaining all the details to make it! Most makers will just tell you in their videos to go to there store and you can buy the plans. You’re very generous to share it without and request for payment! I for one would be willing to contribute to you cause. You are truely an Engineer and and Artist too! I will definately come back to this and build this jig. I’ve got too many projects half finshed at the moment to jump on it now!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael for your very kind words. Sure I could have made the plans for sale. But then that would make is a job. I have been retired for 9 years and I am very happy not having a job. If this helps others to make something they wish they could then that is about all that is needed. But as I said in the video if you have social media the please share all over. That helps to have more see it. So when you do make one enjoy making and using it. And let me know how it goes. Take care, Gary

[@sambullard510]

PAPA 1947, AWESOME FIXTURE LOVE THE VORTEX DESIGNE

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Sam. Happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@jeffmathews6532]

Awesome video and instruction. Much appreciated. I followed your guidance and my jig turned out perfect. Thank you! I've used your insight to produce a jig that is similar but makes a round that is 12 inches in diameter. Much gratitude!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jeff. Happy it worked out. I was just asked about making a bigger bowl It can be done on the current sled and I think I better make a video showing how. Matter of fact I think I can change the number of segments as well. But nothing wrong with having a second one. Take care, Gary

[@luclapointe6182]

I found your video very interesting. I will try to follow your instructions to make an identical one. Very ingenious congratulations ! Thank you for everything.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Luc and best of luck making the fixture. Many have and have had great results. Take care, Gary

[@laurimccreary4197]

Thanks Gary. Off to the shop!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lauri and best of luck. Gary

[@jamesogorman3287]

First class! Complicated, yet simple.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much James. Yes it does seem complicated. I did not explain how I created those centers as I think it would have been very confusing. Thanks for watching and commenting, Gary

[@timgarner]

That was very interesting. It is so nice to be able to tune into KZbin and see exactly how these beautiful pieces are made. Thanks for the video!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tim I am happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@smoky5833]

Really like your equipment, was a thorough tutorial, little long winded, but you covered every aspect of the jig. Which is much better taking your time, then leaving things out and the viewers guessing. Great job, need to make one and try it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and best of luck making one. Gary

[@julianlech8505]

Thanks for sharing your jig and the process. I will share this video with the folks in my wood turning club. Thanks again.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Julian and if you have social media it would be great if you could share it there as well. Best of luck, Gary

[@edjones4379]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ed and thanks for watching, Gary

[@jerrystark3587]

Ingenious jig. Impressive. Thanks!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jerry, it will let you make some pretty cool looking turnings. Happy you like it. Take care, Gary

[@lindseyrae8339]

Thanks for sharing, I'm getting my shop set up to do more segment work and this is definitely one of the coolest designs I've seen. Beautiful work and thanks again

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lindsey I appreciate you watching and commenting. Have fun getting you shop setup and using it. Take care, Gary

[@oldsloane]

Genius, your work is so precise and amazing. It doesn't seem to matter how careful I work there is always a small gap when I do projects like these. Your geometry skills are amazing, thank you for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I used geometry on about everything I made a work so I got lots of practice. And the fact of it is I love it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@georgebrill3072]

Very clever and it's impressive on how well the segments come together.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much George and thanks for watching. Gary

[@alexisherrera2048]

I love this video. Your explanations are clear and simple. Thanks a lot.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Alexis, happy you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching. Take care, Gary

[@tonysmith3143]

Thanks Gary, awesome jig.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tony and thanks for watching, Gary

[@randyjones2204]

Thanks a lot. I'm one to make and use jigs and fixtures to do the precise work. Great job with explaining and showing the process.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Randy. Jigs and fixtures can be very handy. I have been doing it for years. Got started at work build patterns for some almost impossible cuts and sanding setups. Now I make use of them for creating different types of turnings. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@robertstreff6945]

very nice finished product

[@ThePapa1947]

Robert thanks for watching and commenting. Gary

[@stewartmcmanus3991]

Well that's food for thought. As I intend to make similar stuff, I shall persevere until I get that to work, thanks Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Stuart and thanks for watching, Gary

[@ramachandran8666]

Very unique jig as this is the first time I have seen one of these types of segments that fit together without any fuss of sanding or adjustments. Definitely try to make one of these

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rama, others have made it after seeing my video and have been very successful. Best of luck and thanks for watching, Gary

[@kellysharrar5644]

Brilliant! Thank you so much! Thank you for teaching!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kelly, happy you enjoyed it. Gary

[@woodturningwithDave]

Thanks for taking the time to share this Gary Keep up the great work! Dave

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave I appreciate you watching and commenting. Cheers, Gary

[@mick1gallagher]

Made the sled after a few mishaps and cut my first 12 segment in scrap plywood today and came out as near to perfect as possible thanks very much for sharing this

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael for letting me know. And I am happy to hear you used scrap wood to test it out. Others have made one and used expensive wood on the first use. I recommended using something like MDF to test it. I even tested my first one. The biggest problem I have seen is using the wrong whole to rotate from. I think you mind might tell you to use it and that is why I said to plug the whole before going any farther. Happy it worked out for you and let me know how it works with the nice wood you choose. Gary

[@stuartjacklin9082]

I will definitely be building one of these jigs. A very clear explanation. This bowl is one for show and tell at our woodturners club.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Stuart very happy you liked it. How do you plan to show it at your woodturners club? Happy to hear you will be doing that. Take care, Gary

[@stuartjacklin9082]

Hi Gary I belong to Peninsula Woodturners Guild in Melbourne, Australia. We have a meeting every Wednesday, usually have a demonstrator and also Show and Tell when members can show what they have made. I’ve finished the jig and as soon as lockdown is over will source some contrasting timber. Thanks Stuart

[@trueitbycjtruitt9546]

Thanks for showing and sharing this ✊👊🍻

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and thanks for watching, Gary

[@doswellpierce2068]

I will make the jig. I hope that I can get it accurate because I can see this method making a lot of different projects. You are an awesome teacher and an inspiration.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Doswell! Just take you time and double check your measurements and you will be fine. Thanks again for your kind comments. Take care, Gary

[@talegunner115]

Like is an understatement. Fantastic work there Papa. I'm speechless

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Tale Gunner happy you liked it. Thanks for watching... Gary

[@gordroberts53]

Hi Gary, this is marvellous thank you. I have already cut all the pieces, just waiting for my new 3/16 x 10 tip blade, should be ready tomorrow. Them I’ll be off to the races! Many thanks!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gord. sounds like you are good to go. Do you have anything like MDF that you could test the fixture with? Even though if you have all the holes in the right spot it is always good to test. Best of luck and let me know how it goes. Gary

[@BobBob-eh5sb]

Love the jig! Great video explaining it. Not too long, not too short. And the bowl turned out fantastic, of course.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Bob. I appreciate your comment on the length of the video. I am always concerned about making them too long. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@BobBob-eh5sb]

@@ThePapa1947 Just right in my opinion.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@BobBob-eh5sb Totally agree Bob. Huw

[@southplainswoodturnersinc7170]

I am duly impressed. excellent job.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Happy you liked it and thanks for watching. Gary

[@gilvb51]

Fantastic Gary! Thank you!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gil and thanks for watching, Gary

[@tonydel77]

Great video Gary. I will definitely try this one out as I start out on my new midi lathe. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Tony and best of luck. Have fun on your new lathe. Gary

[@quietinspirationcreations3448]

This is awesome, I'm so happy you decided to make this video. I can't wait to make my own jig! Thank you.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and I am happy I made it as well. Best to luck with yours and let me know how it goes. Take care, Gary

[@ronpalmer6774]

I see that you have provided the necessary information to build the jig. Many thanks. I'm not able to get started immediately as I still have building work to do. I spent two winters without heating here in Scotland.. I have rebuilt the heating system and am once again cosy but my workshop ( shed in reality) need some work as does much of the house. Sadly at 85 things take a little longer to do. I have missed my turning for far too long. So, fingers crossed that I get the time to use your jig. Thanks again, I'm certain it will be very well received

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ron and I hope it works out for you. If not let me know. And have fun when you get back to turning. Take care, Gary

[@TimRobertsonWoodturning]

Very nice, I like how you went into so much detail. It really helps having such good instructions. Thank you.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tim I hope it was helpful and thanks for watching. Gary

[@philomenahearn1717]

You have true engineering and mathematical skill for jig making.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much. What I did for a living needed a lot of math and figuring out how to make a 3D part from a 2D drawing. It was something I really loved doing. Now in retirement I still love making things. Gary

[@PatyBN]

This is incredible! Thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Patricia! I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@johnchurchill786]

Brilliant jig and an excellent video! Thanks

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much John and thanks for watching, Gary

[@giovanniiannuzzelli5832]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your work with all of us. Giovanni from Italy

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Giovanni and thanks for watching. Gary

[@AndrewR74]

Thanks again for your sharing of your knowledge.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Andrew and thanks for watching. Take care... Gary

[@ronmartinez6349]

Thank you so much for sharing your passion it’s simply amazing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Ron and thanks for watching. Gary

[@markv1027]

Gary that is an awesome jig. I intend on making one to try cutting segments. Thank you!!

[@ThePapa1947]

You are welcome Mark and thanks for watching. Let me know how it works out. I would love to see a turning made from it. Take care, Gary

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Gary, Your title is absolutely accurate. This has to be the best sled ever. I will be making one and I can see there will be lots of Vortex projects in the near future. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to show us how this was made. Now to go and make my own. Thanks again my friend and take care. Cheers, Huw

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Huw, all the work was worth knowing that you will be successful in making this and have a lot of fun doing so. This could have been a 5 minute video showing the locations of the wholes but I really think showing making one should be a huge help. Best of luck and let me know if you have any questions. Take care buddy, Gary

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@ThePapa1947 Thanks Gary. I have saved the video and will watch a few times before I start just to make sure. Your explanation was so good I know mine will be a success. If I need anything don't worry I will ask. Take care buddy. Huw

[@kbarker3606]

Impressive craftsmanship, impressive analytical skills, impressive generosity to make the video to show others. Thank you, sir.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Sir for all of your very kind comments. Take care, Gary

[@pandiaco]

Thank you, everything worked as magic. First try and I did it. Thank you again.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and thanks for letting me know. Gary

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Gary....YOU are a very clever craftsman...Your imagination far exceeds simple wood turning. Your inventive ingenuity is enjoyed by so many folks watching your entertaining videos. Gary your explanation was very well done and easy for anyone to follow. Always fun watching you work Gary. I never know what new adventurous trail you will be traveling each week....Until next Friday....TM

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Tuffy. Knowing your background you comments mean a lot to me. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@zetuskid]

Tuffy, you sure do try and challenge our Friend Phil but he is always up for the challenge. I like that apparatus you made for him to complete the Honeysuckle Root bowl. Fantastic piece of equipment.

[@hawkeye10100]

Thanks, Tuffy, for all your help. You do a lot to help us all learn more about turning.

[@michaelmayo3127]

Another great instructive video, Pops. It has all the instructive elements needed for quality instruction. Jig making, marking-out,geometry,fret-work.Bravo!! T/U from Denmark.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael for your comments. They are most appreciated. Take care, Gary

[@EJLitherland]

Beautiful project. I really enjoyed watching you make the first bowl and just had to learn how you made that jig for the project pieces. You have done an excellent production of explaining each step and then demonstrating it. It was very helpful and encouraging to us who are trying to expand our capabilities and improve our abilities. Thanks so much!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much for your kind words. Many have made this jig and sent pictures of the finished project. Some very nice work they have done. Always nice seeing someone try something I have come up with. Let me know how it goes for you. Gary