Buillding Segmented Ring Sculpture

[@Benham_Design]

Portfolio picture www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/porthole-wall-sculpture/

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, Brian great looking 👀 Art project, I am retired, back in the late 70s 80s I was making art, Ash coffee tables bookcases and other furniture, But gluing in pieces of ebony, Wingy, Rosewood, as a contrasting colour, I now live in France, and think of starting a small business making furniture Art project again, I wish you all the success for the future, and look forward to seeing your next piece of art, Phil from the moulin France .

[@Benham_Design]

Thats awsome, I hope you can get back into making art, even if not as a business but just for fun.

[@MDCampbell]

Your "whims" look a lot like "incredible pieces of art" to me! Fantastic work, my friend!

[@richdbolduc]

I just saw this pop up on one of the FB groups... Glad to see the video for it... It's beautiful

[@Jack-es9xq]

that's an artwork!

[@jimrosson6702]

Wow Brian that’s very impressive this is something I would love to try. Thanks for sharing.

[@GregsGarage]

I love it!

[@tufankilinc636]

Super cool!

[@MASI_forging]

Wow, this looks cool 😃😃

[@Dustins_Woodworking]

Very cool

[@cobberpete1]

I didn't see a wedding ring, so does that mean the wife has gone and the rack has pride of place near the front door? 🤪😂. I have to admit, for about the first year, I was reluctant to 'Damage' my work bench ( home built Rubo ), but I got over it. The other thing I love and brings smiles to my face, are your T shirts. Happy New Year Brian.

[@Benham_Design]

🤣🤣thanks for the call back! Still married, safety first, so no rings in the shop. She has gotten used to the coat rack. I think because of peer pressure. Everyone that comes over comments on how cool and unique it is. Lol

[@mattelias721]

Very nice - I'm going to have to try wenge now. Also, you can't beat a bench that you can just drive screws into when you need that.

[@Benham_Design]

My favorite thing about my bench. LOL

[@dpmeyer4867]

cool

[@gregmize01]

Happy New Year Brian!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ykmjc]

I'm curious how the paduk spacers did not throw off your ring connecting correctly? Seem like they would have?

[@Benham_Design]

You have to account for the thickness, I made them an 1/8" to make the math easier when figuring out the diameter of the circle. As for the angle, since they are parallel to the wenge segment they don't change the angle, just increase the diameter of the circle.

[@vulgarwoodworks]

Brian, I love it when you call it how you see it. YT "woodworkers" with benches that look like they've never been used immediately call them into question. No screw holes, no stains, no battle scars = no credibility. BTW, great piece. You're a true artist. I've always had skin irritation issues with oily woods, so I typically stay away from them. With that being said, I have a project that may require using Wenge. Being an exotic, how does it machine? Lots of splintering? How's the dust?

[@Benham_Design]

Wenge is a splentery wood, and machienes as such. As for the skin irritation, sometimes mahogany does that to me. its mild for me but, when I use those woods, once I'm done in the shop. I shower right away and put fresh cloths on. That seems to help.

[@FuLLMetALJackET308]

What chemicals are you using on the steel? Do you have any tutorials or info on that? Would love to see it

[@Benham_Design]

Sorry, I don't have any tutorials.

[@davidshaper5146]

Do you like your bandsaw blade guides? I was thinking of replacing mine with Carter.

[@Benham_Design]

I think replacing yours is a good call. As soon as I have a few extra bucks, I plan on replacing mine. The stock guides are what I would call OK, the more use they get, the less effective they are.

[@davidshaper5146]

@@Benham_Design Thanks! Nice build, by the way.

[@theboredcreative]

OMG you screwed into it!

[@Benham_Design]

💯

[@theboredcreative]

@@Benham_Design Oh, and you were right about the segment jig. I REALLY need to make one of those for myself. Great work!

[@johnhassan2074]

Right On!!!!!! The KZbin purists would not approve

[@samdetzler3636]

That $20 wenge board is closer to $200 in the UK😭

[@Benham_Design]

Ouch, Thats nuts. hopefully you can find a similar wood

[@Maker_of_fine_sawdust]

You need to add “educator” to your tag line. You show it, describe it, explain it, and then tell us why. I especially like your controlled use of speed in your videos. The speed is slow when needed and then faster when appropriate. Some creators speed through their build making it difficult to see and understand the technique.

[@Benham_Design]

Thank you, I appreciate the suggestion!