Best Segment Cutting Sled Ever Wood Turning

[@woodndrum303]

You say “IF INTERESTING” woe its fascinating I'm very glad you were able to work this out and that you troubled to make the video. Thank you. These are very clear instructions, and it is top of my list to try next week, for some new prjjects . Great video, and I've shared it with two friends and I think you've inspired competition 😂

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Keith I am glad you liked it. I have had many make this jig and sent pictures of finished project and turnings. Plenty easy to do but if you have any questions feel free to ask. Gary

[@mrfind1]

Thank you for sharing your work. It helps me with my patience. It gives me knowledge and builds confidence. Working on 72 years soon and when you show us things to help hand- eye -brain assignments It sure beats word puzzles.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Doing this kind of works is what gives me the patience I need. I will be 78 soon and I still look for new things to learn. Matter of fact I figured out an easy way to make a stair step illusion and will be showing that soon. Here is the first video I made doing one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioazdYSGrtepsKc Gary

[@JulieDaveHentsch]

This video was great I made the jig and found that I had about 1" opening for the 11" bowl the setting for the jug must be more than 2 " for the larger bowl.Thanks ffrom another retired Patternmaker.

[@ThePapa1947]

Yes you need to use wider and longer pieces of wood. Check this video out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaXRgXilhrCNfpo&ab_channel=ThePapa1947 How long have you been retired. I loved the trade but love being retired and still working with wood. Gary

[@JulieDaveHentsch]

HI I worked at the trade for 15 years and got into Building/ Remodeling Worked at a job shop i Akron OH for 10 tears. Used the 3-1/2 X 5-5/8" Pcs for the 11 inch. but still have an inch spaceopen

[@ThePapa1947]

Have you tried to make a smaller one? Sounds like maybe you have the piece they set against to far to the left making it cut a smaller segment. Without seeing it I can not say for sure. You can email me if you like. I have helped others solve problems like this. I started my apprenticeship not long after getting out of the Army in 1969. I retired in 2012. Worked in two different shops. I love making patterns.

[@JulieDaveHentsch]

@@ThePapa1947 The dimention was 2" from the saw cut cut to the verticle Stop Block I will cut out Pcs for the smaller one tomorrow and see it they work. Thanks.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@trjb-th8oj]

Compared to me you are a genius. It's amazing to me to see how you created that jig.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Hopefully if you decide to make this it works out. Let me know if you have questions. Gary

[@davidbuchan2224]

that's stunning! It's like watching an evil genius with an incredibly relaxing voice... keep 'em coming Papa!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much David. I appreciate your kind comments. Gar

[@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

[@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

[@joefalcon870]

people like you are awesome for sharing your knowledge and experience as people like me would not know where to start with a project like this, thank you . very clever

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Joe I appreciate your comments. 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

[@windsanluispotosi]

Nice fixture, nice work. You can save a lot of fine wood, dimensioning the two species you work with and do NOT cut it to the small pieces you prepared. Only extend the first squareblock (17:09) to your right and give enough margen to the second squareblock. You for sure need a second toggle clamp and press the upper strip down. The cut piece goes into the lower position and the next long strip (different species) goes on top. No need to waste lot of cut offs. I like the result and will try it myself.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I guess I would like to see your method in action. It sounds like you would some pretty long boards to deal with. Sounds like it could even have problems with clearance on the bandsaw. Check out this video where I use long boards and cut the pieces from 2 types of wood at a time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4q4kmytap51sLs&ab_channel=ThePapa1947 I think this is something like what you are talking about. Just seems like you are loosing your stop points which makes mine work. I would like to see what your are talking about. Maybe you could make a video of it.

[@windsanluispotosi]

Hi Papa 1947 I saw the video you mentioned. Very nice and material efficient method for turning. In your case, I ment to use exactly the same jig you made, but only extending your first stopblock (17:09) to the right. No interference with the machine body. Having this made, you wouldn't have to cut your primary material into small pieces and waste a lot of cut offs. I haven't made a similar jig yet, but as someone who has dedicated his whole life to woodworking, I guess I am able to judge what I saw in your video. I like the method you are applying, however, you can get almost twice the pieces out of your raw material changing the method of material preparation an joint cutting. I dedicare myself more to constructional work like stairs, but also equipment for other craftsman like bookbinder, leatherworker, goldsmith, etc. I wish you a lot of new inspirations and always a pleasure time making new videos for the community. Best

[@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

[@warrenbuck51]

Gary, thank you for your reply. I really do enjoy your videos and I am making this jig now. Will let you know how it works when done. Warren

[@ThePapa1947]

It should work out great. Let me know if you have any questions. Gary

[@sambullard510]

PAPA 1947, AWESOME FIXTURE LOVE THE VORTEX DESIGNE

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@DavidWilliams-qr5ro]

What a great presentation of a jig that does an excellent job. Having the two pieces get cut at the same time really ups the quality of the end result. I'm impressed.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much David. I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching. Gary

[@johnchurchill786]

Brilliant jig and an excellent video! Thanks

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much John 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

[@porker5749]

Thanks Papa. I would never be able to figure something like this out on my own!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Happy you enjoyed it. Gary

[@porker5749]

@@ThePapa1947 Thank you for responding! Looking forward to more of your content. I just happened to stumble across this video today, as I was surfing YouYube!

[@ThePapa1947]

@@porker5749 thank you and I look forward to you watching more. Take care, 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

[@sawdust58]

Thanks for this video, very interesting. Just what i was looking for, jigs help so mush in work that we do.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Ron and yes jigs and fixtures can be very helpful. 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

[@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

[@CassieEstey]

phenominal work. love the jig making process. I have done your water wheel illusion and thought it came out great. self taught.

[@ThePapa1947]

@@CassieEstey thank you very much. I would love to see the water wheel. Sounds great. Gary

[@edlloyd976]

Wow, how truly beautiful. Thank you, i will bookmark this clip and will give it a go. Thanks again.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ed. Give it a try. I have many who have with great success and set pictures of what they made from it. Let me know if you have any questions. 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.

[@grahambennett3144]

This is a really outstanding video. It’s a beautiful bowl and a complex process to make it but you’ve explained it so well I feel keen to give it a try. Thank you so much !

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Graham. A number of viewers have made the fixture with great success. 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

[@RoySatzman]

thank you for the effort you put in to make this video. I think I will make the fixture.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Roy. I hear from a lot of people who have made it and it has worked perfectly. Let me know how it goes. Gary

[@mikeyoung8126]

That’s amazing well done and very beautiful Gary take care and God bless

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mike it was fun to do. God Bless my friend, Gary

[@timbutler3733]

Wow, outstanding video. Will watch this one again before I build my fixtire. Thanks.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tim. Many have made this and had great success. Just work as accurate as you can. Thanks for watching and commenting. 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

[@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

[@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

[@steve-ip1cd]

Thanks for sharing which bandsaw blade was used. Great video!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Steve, the blade works very well. Glad you liked the video. Gary

[@dobbosnr]

Just completed making the jig. I have tested it cutting a few leaves and am now excited to go further. Thanks for sharing your knowledge & experience.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Colin and let me know how it goes. Gary

[@joefitzy]

Thanks for making this video. You made this tricky job very clear. I’m considering making one.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Joseph. It is pretty easy to make and also very easy to use. Best of luck. Gary

[@tdkrei]

Very nice work and thanks for sharing. Keep on smiling.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Terry and thanks for watching. Gary

[@davidwood2548]

WOW! Amazing job. Thank You! Now added to my project list.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you David and have fun making and using the jig. 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

[@gerrysmith4493]

Thank you I just did a 11” and a 12” 11 turned out good I think I need some practice on the 12” that one is a hand full! But I will get it!!😁thanks my friend ,God be with you. Gerry

[@ThePapa1947]

Good to hear Jerry. I would say 12 is the limit. Maybe I will design a 12 inch 18 segment version. That should be easier. Gary

[@zetuskid]

Professor, I imagine you were a top if the line Pattern Maker an you’re a top of the line woodturner. More than that you’re a woodturners friend never failing to share your knowledge and experience. That’s what makes you stand at the top-willing to help! Thanks for all you do to assist and share.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much and I had a job that I really loved and was able to build some very complex patterns. I still love to make complex things and sharing them. Happy you enjoyed it. Gary

[@hawkeye10100]

Well said, Mr. Kid.

[@leonrussoniello5656]

Metric world be better

[@ThePapa1947]

It might be if I had worked with them and understood them as much as I do the imperial dimensioning. I worked with them daily and it is all I knew. I hope this was not a distraction to what I was doing. There were very few dimensions needed to make one of these. And I do hope you got something out of it despite the fact it was not the dimensioning method you are used to. Thanks for watching.

[@ronpalmer6774]

I think you are entirely right. One of the tools suggested was a digital gauge that deals with and and converts both systems readily available from around £10. Sterling. Speaking as an English man with dyslexia once the metric system became the norm and we worked with a dual system at work we began to receive orders for "O" seals that required us to supply a matric dimemtions for the section of the seal but an imperial measurement for the diameter. To calculate the length of extrusion first you had to translate one or the other to be calculate the mean developed length required fo each seal. When it came to cash, moving from 240 pennies in the pound to just 100 to the £. The change to working in simple units of 10 was bliss. The world suddenly made sense. But seriously, the digital calipers will see you through it. @@leonrussoniello5656

[@donaldallen9759]

Very nice and will be making a sled. Thank you for sharing. Always enjoy your work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Donald I appreciate you watching. I should use mine again and show other uses of it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tonyturnswood]

so instructive! I will try to scale this for 12" and see if I can pull it off! Thank you so much!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Tony. I did do an 18 inch and it is really hard to glue together. Still thinking of a way to overcome that. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tonyturnswood]

@@ThePapa1947 Next time I am in Portland to visit family, I would love to buy you a coffee and pick your brain!

[@ThePapa1947]

Let me know. I like my coffee!

[@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

[@judycole5721]

Thank you for sharing. My husband is going to make this jig!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Judy and let me know who it goes. 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

[@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

[@corkyandteresalight8258]

Great jig. You have a very good method to your madness. Thank so much. Going to build my own tomorrow.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Many have made this after watching and sent pictures if finished turnings. Hope to see how it works for you. Gary

[@stevewroe1599]

Great video. Very good explanation of making the jig. Ill just have to make one now. Thank you for you generosity.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Steve and thanks for watching. If you have questions on the jig let me know. Gary

[@cowboy930]

Looks very beautiful and thanks for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Cowboy I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

HI gary super good jig and so cool to do. weldone.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Manjit, happy you liked it and thanks for watching, Gary

[@walrusbill]

Thanks, your instructions are great. First try, excellent.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Bill, happy you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching. Gary

[@wanderer9588]

Very good video Gary and excellent how you put it across thank you

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. There have been many make this now and sent pictures of the success. I love seeing that. Take care, Gary

[@Antonsartor]

Thank you for a splendid tutorial and sharing your talent.

[@ThePapa1947]

You are so welcome and thanks for watching and commenting, Gary

[@geraldjerry2280]

Hello Gary I love every thing you do Thanks. I have made this rotating sled works great I made a ring cutting jig all works great what I want is a larger diameter rotating sled.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gerald. Look up my email in my about page and drop me a line and I will tell you how you can make larger diameters with the sled you have. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@southplainswoodturnersinc7170]

I am duly impressed. excellent job.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Happy you liked it 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

[@pnoel4936]

you have an amazing mind, coming up with these plans to make amazing things

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much, I enjoy the whole process. Thanks for watching and commenting. Gary

[@dougarcher3976]

Super clear steps, well explained (& beautifully executed too)

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Doug I appreciate your comment 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

[@Klab963]

Huge respect from Azerbaijan! Extremely cool! There are two types of people in the world: The first ones have engineering thinking and create special cutting methods and second ones use cnc cutting :) I am the lazy one)

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I think both methods can work togetheri appreciate you watching, Gary

[@ricktalerico893]

Thank you for showing us how to make the jig. I will be making one soon.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick and best of luck, Gary

[@dottyharbison7156]

Awesome tutorial! You really explained everything that was necessary to make this gig. Thank you for your time and help. Your Florida friend, Dotty ❤😎🙃

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dotty. There have been a number of people make this jig with success. And it not I am always willing to help solve the problem. Take care, Gary

[@vanhuuo6542]

Sharing is very useful for those who do not know how to do it

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much, yes that is how we all can learn new things. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@RealMe-f6q]

Maybe they don't want to

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@marytorra6551]

Awesome, can’t wait to build it. Now if we only had a jig to cut the rings……..

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mary and I am working on a refined fixture for cutting the rings. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@vickiejenkinson2468]

Well Gary, you blew me away when you made the bowl. Now you've blown me away with the jig! You have a very deep mind for these things. Loved watching. It's interesting to see "How It's Made". Thanks for sharing your creativity and time with me. Stay safe, Vickie

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Vickie, between this video and Phil's video earlier I don't have any brain cells left to work anything out. LOL. Take care Vickie. Huw

[@vickiejenkinson2468]

@@WoodenItBeNice I totally agree!

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you so much Vickie! I was not sure how many would enjoy seeing how I made the fixture but was very happy to do it. Now to pick out an easy piece of wood to turn..lol Thanks for your comments, Gary

[@jimpike3489]

Hey Gary (Papa) another great video, I will make one of these jigs and hopefully get some great results. Thanks for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim and best of luck on the jig and be sure to let me know how it goes. I am getting a lot of photos of the results and will show them when I get a few more. Take care, Gary

[@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

[@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

[@RonnieDevlin-b7g]

That is an amazing piece of information Gary Im going to try it myself wish me luck because lm going to need it thankyou so much for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ronnie. Best of luck and if you havce any questions let me know. Gary

[@jackthompson8019]

Fantastic how you come up with your jigs. Well done Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jack, I have always loved making fixtures and jigs to make things easier. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@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

[@PattersonPatch]

thanks Gary for showing us how you made the jig

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Byron for watching! 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

[@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

[@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

[@iameatingtrifle]

I had to laugh when you said "this video is getting very long" I dont think any of us are going to complain about that Gary ! 3 hours, I'm still going to watch :)

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you very much. I am always concerned with it getting long and full of boring parts. But on this one it did need the time to show what I was doing. So based on your comment you never know there might be a 3 hour video in the making LOL. Thanks for watching and commenting, Gary...another old man!

[@mattfletcher7534]

This is awesome Gary!!! I'm a math teacher who appreciates Geometry in the workshop! Thank you for posting!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Matt, I have always loved Geometry and I used it at work as a wood pattern maker. Good with Geometry and trig but not so much on algebra. I think that stems from the teacher I had in high school. I bet your students have been taught that geometry is important in lots of areas of life. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@mikemikesell3897]

Pretty dad gum awesome. Again great video.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Mike. Happy you enjoyed the video. Take care, Gary

[@gregdownunderinOz]

Great video Gary. Loved it.I’ll certainly try making one soon.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Greg. Best of luck and it is not all that hard to do. Gary

[@tripped42]

Another great video, thank you for spending the time making this video!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom, happy you enjoyed the video. Take care, Gary

[@robertstreff6945]

very nice finished product

[@ThePapa1947]

Robert thanks for watching and commenting. Gary

[@farmandkaae]

I just love this piece of work. Your cad/cam work got my head spinning. I simply couldn't figure what you had done until a got my compass out and drawn some circles on a piece of paper. I just love it. I haven't done my first bowl yet but I think it is smooth sailing form here. Thanks you so much for sharing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Niels, well you compass makes a great Cad program. Because that is all I did but did it electronically. Thanks for watchin and let me know how it goes. Gary

[@farmandkaae]

Hmm followed your instructions to the detail and ended up with a 22 mm gap. Each piece is a saw blade too small. Can that be the problem?

[@ThePapa1947]

@@farmandkaae if you could provide a picture or drawing of what you did I might be able to tell what is going wrong. One problem I have seen is the wrong hole being used.

[@farmandkaae]

Found the problem. The saw blade wasn’t square to the tabletop. 1.5 degrees off. That made a mess of things. Now it works and again thank you for the inspiration and the challenge.

[@ThePapa1947]

@@farmandkaae thanks for letting me know. All makes sense now. 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

[@mayvalauzon5060]

Wonderful jig only a master craftsman could design,great video,thank you

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Mayva and thanks for watching, Gary

[@hankrawlings6505]

Wow, really nice, great job Gary!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Hank and thanks for watching. Gary

[@adamcisneros3388]

Thank you for sharing this project with everyone. 😅

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Adam I appreciate you watching and commenting, 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

[@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

[@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

[@anaphylaxis2548]

Excelllent jig! I’m looking forward to making one for myself. Thank you!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ana, happy you like it. Take care, 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.

[@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

[@AllenOxendine]

Thanks for sharing, very interesting process. Full View and Like 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Allen and thanks for watching, Gary

[@DelCsWoodworks]

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