Designing & Building A Segmented Feature Ring

A look at putting together a segmented feature ring for a future project.
Gord's video on easier segmented rings:
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Jerry Bennett's channel:
/ @jerrybennettart
Making the Wedgie Sled:
• Making The Wedgie Sled
To order Wedgies:
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[@chuckbell2949]

Thanks Gord, getting back to segmenting a year and a half after bypass surgery, I need refreshers like your video.

[@GordonRock1]

I hope everything went well with your surgery and that you are feeling fine, Chuck. I am flattered that you would use my video as a refresher. Welcome back to woodturning! 👍👍😃😃

[@roberthornwoodturner]

You segment your video as well as your feature ring and do not have us watch laborious repetition. Thank you for not only your invaluable tutorial on segmenting and jigging, but also for your talented planning and editing of you videos.

[@GordonRock1]

+Robert Horn Thank you very much for noticing that, Robert. I actually spend more time on the video than on the turning on most of the projects. I'm glad someone appreciates that. Thank you for watching. I appreciate the support. Take care, .....Gord

[@mcdonaldjs]

I am new to segmented bowl turning and i just wanted to tell you thank you for putting this video together and posting it. It helped me a lot to understand the development of feature rings. Take care and Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@GordonRock1]

My pleasure, Jeff. I’m glad you like it and I hope it will be helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@RossNanfito]

Your adjustable stop block push stick for the disc sander is brilliant! I've struggled with sanding small pieces that need to be flat and square and that solves it. Thanks Gord! Your videos are always entertaining and informative.

[@GordonRock1]

+Ross Nanfito My pleasure, Ross. I hope it works well for you! Thanks so much for watching! All the best, .....Gord

[@paracordbraider]

Way to go. Again your attention to detail amazes me. I'm going to build a stop block like you have on your table saw. I've seen several similar, but not as sturdy as yours. I've built several of the segment cutters. The guy's see how great they work and they all want one. I finally built a couple extra and just show them how to put the runner on it and how to adjust everything. Haven't sold any, but everyone I've given one too sure enjoys using it. Haven't made a feature ring yet but some of the guys at the local club have made some that are pretty impressive. Keep up the good work.

[@GordonRock1]

+Woodturning - My Way Thank you so much! I hope when you do make a feature ring that you have as much fun doing it as I do. Take care, .....Gord

[@TheJondon3]

You have a wonderful way of explaining things I could listen to you all day. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much. It’s very nice of you to say that. Also, thank you for subscribing! I appreciate the support! 😃😃 Take care, .....Gord

[@gordroberts53]

Hi Gord. I too am a fan of Jerry’s. picked up some good tips, thanks for sharing. Cheers, Gord

[@GordonRock1]

My pleasure, Gord. Happy New Year to you and yours! 🥂🥂🥂🥂 Thanks for watching! …..Gord

[@MikeWaldt]

Gord, Gord, Gord...you know my aversion to segmenting...but I watched every second of this video enthralled. You my friend can make what seems like a boring repetitive task, into an interesting must watch event. Sir - I salute you. Great video, and as Jim has said, be sure to show us the piece you use it in. Take care my friend Mike

[@GordonRock1]

Mike, I'm flatterd. Your work is among the best we see here in the KZbin community so your opinion is much apprediated. As far as your aversion to segmented turning; you'll never know it you don't try it. I think that it may be the most addicting turning I've tried. Don't let that scare you; come over to the dark side. You will always be welcome and we have cookies!!! :-) Take care, my friend, .....Gord

[@nicolasdekey]

I accidently pushed the do-not-like button but that's the exact opposite of what I meant:) I much enjoyed how with a simple jig and a disk sander you were able to achieve nice and repeatable units to make up your segmented ring. Jerry Bennet may be the lord of Segmentology but making feature rings is yet another art:). From every single one of you out there I take away some new ideas. Thank you for that!

[@GordonRock1]

I’m glad you enjoyed it, Nicolas, no matter what button you pushed. Thanks for watching! I appreciate the support. 😃😃 Take care, .....Gord

[@richardkatzman2066]

Gord, nice job and explained well. I've starred segmented turning and also open segmented turning. I guess the next step is creating a feature ring. Coming up with the design is the problem. You make look easy. Thank you.

[@GordonRock1]

+Richard Katzman I'm glad you liked it, Richard. Thanks for watching. I hope you have as much fun with segmented turning as I do. Best of luck with designing a feature ring. Take care, .....Gord

[@bradmcnamar5679]

What an inspiration! I am just getting started in segmenting and love this video. Hopefully I can reproduce some of the concepts.

[@GordonRock1]

You can do it, Brad! I'm happy that I can help. I hope you have as much fun with segmented turning as I do. Thanks for watching! I appreciate the support!! Happy turning, .....Gord

[@thomaskuzia8125]

Hi Gord, You always make it look soooooo easy! I really like your "nothing's ever perfect" attitude in you work!We may never get it perfect but we sure can try to get it as close as we can! This feature ring is testament to all of your "perfect" work! Thanks for the video! Tom

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much, Tom. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@thomaskuzia8125]

@@GordonRock1 Hi again, When gluing up the laminations are there any concerns about glue set-up time? About how much time do you have to glue up the laminations?I know this differs with what type of glue you use.I've been using Titebond III and it sets up pretty fast when doing this type of glue-up.

[@GordonRock1]

Hi Thomas, There is a limit to how long you have before the glue sets up. I don’t know what the time is for each different glue. I use Titebond Original most of the time. I try to get my rings glued and clamped within 20 minutes and have never had any problems. Occasionally I have taken longer than that with rings that have more segments or are more complex but still haven’t had any problems. I just checked their website and they claim the assembly time for Original is 4 - 6 minutes. Titebond III is 8 - 10 minutes. I guess I might be pushing my luck!! Oh well, so far so good! 👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Happy turning, .....Gord

[@thomaskuzia8125]

@@GordonRock1 Not knowing a thing about woodworking I just bought Titebond III because it was the only one on the rack! LOL As you found on their site they claim you have 8-10 minutes work time.Even when only doing 12 segments I still find it difficult to move the segments.They start setting up much faster then the time they state!

[@jerryklevas3748]

Great video Gord, thanks for sharing. I find all your videos very informative and well made, they have helped me to improve my turning skills.

[@GordonRock1]

+Jerry Klevas Thank you, Jerry. That's very nice to hear!! I do these videos because I've had a lot of help since I started woodworking many years ago and I just want to pay it forward by showing some of the techniques that I've either been taught or developed over that time. I'm always happy to know that someone appreciates my efforts. Thank you very much for watching and commenting. Take care, .....Gord

[@benbrubaker7896]

I like how you have made feature rings in advance of making a bowl. Great idea.

[@GordonRock1]

+Ben Brubaker Thank you, Ben. Glad you liked it. I usually do that as it gives me an idea of what I want to accomplish with the vessel. Thanks for watching, .....Gord

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Re visiting this video....must say its as good as i remember!

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, Luie. Glad you liked it. 😃😃🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@spiritwynd]

That ring turned out perfect! I only hope someday I can come close to doing that!

[@GordonRock1]

I'm sure you will, Heather. It's a matter of deciding to do it and then practicing until you get it right. I have total faith in you! 😊😊

[@yuvallahav]

Wonderful Gord. I would have been glad to start my foray into segmenting work with some nice rings, but I'm lacking the tools at the moment to rip and cut and sand wood flat like you did. But it's a good lesson for when a time will come that I will be able to do so. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work as alway! Yuval.

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it Yuval. I hope you will try it someday. I think you would like it very much. Thanks for watching, .....Gord

[@gaetanallard6931]

Bravo i am very impressed, your just a great teacher with great explanations and you take your time to explain.👏

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you so much, Gaetan. I appreciate the kind words. 😊😊 Thanks for watching!

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent...! I love watching you do segmenting, very inspirational, I learn so much from you so thank you...! I'm really enjoying segmenting my self... cheers...

[@GordonRock1]

+Adam Quincey Thank you, Adam! I'm flattered!! When are we going to get to see some photos or videos of your segmented work? Hint Hint. Take care, .....Gord

[@garyfrechette8689]

Great video. All necessary detail included. Just what we need. Gary Frechette

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it, Gary! Thanks for watching! Take care, .....Gord

[@dr.blackysenior8615]

Excellent idea and precise work as usual. Happy that you reduced the music while talking.🌺

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! Take care, .....Gord

[@julianlech8505]

Gord, I made a similar designed bowl about 35 years ago in high school. Actually I think I saw the same design made by Egyptians over 2,000 years ago :>) Always enjoy your segmenting videos.

[@GordonRock1]

+Julian Lech Yep I knew it couldn't be an original idea. LOL I probably haven't had an original idea in 20 years! Take care, .....Gord

[@JimsonMakes]

Awesome Gord. Please show the finished piece when done. Cheers, Jim

[@GordonRock1]

+Jimson's Stuff Glad you liked it, Jim. I will show the piece sometime in the future. Thanks for watching. .....Gord

[@fredgraber9385]

Another great video Gord. You do a fantastic job o explaining and demonstrating the process. Thanks for sharing, Fred

[@GordonRock1]

+Fred Graber Thank you very much, Fred. That's very nice to hear. I appreciate the support. Take care, .....Gord

[@mhaz49]

Excellent ring! That is a boatload of sanding. I wonder if you could reduce it some by cutting the pieces with a chop/miter saw. Still have to sand, but maybe less.

[@GordonRock1]

+Mark Hazlewood I'm glad you liked it, Mark. If you used a miter saw and cut closer to the lines it would certainly save a bit of time on the sander but the sander is so quick that I wouldn't bother involving another machine in the process. Going from one tool to another also takes a bit of time so I don't know if it would save much anyway. Thanks for watching & commenting, Mark. Take care, .....Gord

[@andreroutheut4326]

Looks perfect to me, Gord. Thanks for info and tips

[@GordonRock1]

+andre routheut Thank you, Andre. I'm very happy you liked it. Take care, .....Gord

[@jamesdoane9235]

If we were all perfect, life would be no fun, you do wonderful work

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you, James. I'm glad you liked it. I appreciate the support. Happy turning, .....Gord

[@JordanWoodwerx]

Nice ring Gord! I'm getting ready to do my first segmented piece, perfect timing!

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it, Jordan. I hope you enjoy making your first segmented piece as much as did. Thanks for watching. .....Gord

[@harringtondave10]

Very good instructional video. Thanks Gord!!!!

[@GordonRock1]

+Dave Harrington Thank you, Dave. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching. Take care, .....Gord

[@michaels775]

No carpenter is ever perfect, especially after what happened to the last carpenter that was perfect

[@muziqjazz]

Thanks for the explanations; I will try that one day. Thanks for sharing. Marc

[@GordonRock1]

+Marc 's Oneway of turning Thanks very much for watching, Marc. .....Gord

[@Ronalcock1]

Nice one Gord I hav to do a couple of these myself so your video came in really helpful

[@GordonRock1]

Glad I could help, Ron. Thanks for watching. .....Gord

[@rayevans9408]

Gord. Do you have plans for your segment width stop. I like the looks of it.

[@GordonRock1]

No, I'm afraid I don't. That was four years ago and if I didn't give the measurements in the video I don't remember what they were. Whenever I have done one of these I just made up the measurements as I went along. Sorry I can't be more help, Ray! Thanks for watching!

[@russveinot5754]

what a wonderful & informative video. I think one could take that same design and make it into inlay also. thanks for another great video.

[@GordonRock1]

+Russ Veinot I certainly can't see any reason to not use it for inlay work. I think it would look very nice in many applications. Thanks for watching, Russ, .....Gord

[@garymccoy2888]

Hi again Gord. I'm making a segmented bowl from some 100+ year old poplar wood salvaged from the organ at my church...it finally was beyond repair..As poplar is kind of a plain grained wood, I want to make a feature ring that has crosses in it. I've looked at all of your videos to see if perhaps you might have done this, but I can't see where you have. If you have a moment and could give me a few ideas as to how to construct the cross design into a blank, I sure would appreciate it. I've tried, but so far, I have just made a mess...very frustrating...This will be my first bowl using your floating bottom. Thanks again for that video.

[@GordonRock1]

Gary, I apologize for the delayed reply! I found this message in my Spam folder. I have no idea why it ended up there. Have you figured out how you want to accomplish this? If not I will try to put together a quick video for you. Just let me know if you would like me to do that. Again, my apologies for the delay! .....Gord

[@garymccoy2888]

Gord Rock ..thanks Gord. I did find a video on making a cross. Thanks for your great videos. I watch and learn something from every one of them.

[@carolriley8472]

Looks great! That was a lot of work!

[@GordonRock1]

Glad you liked it, Carol. Yes, it was a lot of work but definitely worth it. Thanks for watching. I appreciate your support, Carol. Happy turning, .....Gord

[@michaelflynn6178]

Well worked out Gord

[@GordonRock1]

+Michael Flynn Thank you very much, Michael. I appreciate that. .....Gord

[@madiradesign]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much. I do the best that I can. I’m glad you liked it. I hope you will enjoy more of my videos. Thanks for watching!

[@tompalmer334]

nice job of explaining the process thank you for the lesson

[@GordonRock1]

+Tom Palmer Thank you, Tom. I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching!! Take care, .....Gord

[@newtonwilliams9087]

Nice job as usual Gord. Thanks for the video. Best Regards, Newt

[@GordonRock1]

+Newton Williams Thank you, Newt! Your input is always appreciated. Have a great day, my friend! .....Gord

[@jamesdoane9235]

Very nice. What grit do you use on disk sander?

[@GordonRock1]

100 grit. Glad you like it. Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃

[@williamcowan5296]

Gord. Nice video. How do you cut your thin strips?

[@GordonRock1]

William, I cut them on the tablesaw and used my drum sander to finish them. If I didn’t have a drum sander I would use a thickness planer. Thanks for watching! 😃😃😃🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Happy turning, .....Gord

[@charlesreicks648]

Fantastic Video and training. Thanks

[@GordonRock1]

+Charles “Tim” Reicks Thank you very much, Tim. As always, much appreciated! Have a great day, .....Gord

[@bouyant8659]

BEAUTIFUL sled.. so many, though the slide very nicely, are big and rather bulky

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you so much. I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for watching. .....Gord

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

Cool. Came out nice!

[@GordonRock1]

+AnkleBiter Woodworks Thank you very much!

[@markmiller1549]

Gord great as usual!

[@GordonRock1]

+markmiller1549 Thank you very much, Mark. I'm happy you liked it. .....Gord

[@markmiller1549]

Hi Gord check out Gary Lowe he does awesome work also but he does colouring of wood etc. I think you would find it fascinateing. Also RIP Lenard Lee!!!

[@randywood4782]

good job gord like all ways

[@GordonRock1]

+Randy wood Thank you Randy! I appreciate that very much! Take care, .....Gord

[@seibert1234]

Gord, I was just curious if there was a limitation keeping you from cutting the angles off the original laminated piece then cutting it into segments rather than cutting the board into segments, then cutting angles?

[@GordonRock1]

+Matt Seibert No, Matt, there isn't. I just like to try something different each time I do something so those who are new to the passion can see that there are many ways to do things. This seemed like an easy, convenient way to do it. Thanks for watching and for the comment. .....Gord

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Awesome and stunning

[@GordonRock1]

Thank you very much! .....Gord

[@harrytucker8746]

Hey Gord where would I find the calculations for open segmented bowls

[@GordonRock1]

Hi Harry, I haven't done one for a very long time. I just did a quick search on KZbin and a lot of videos showed up but I'm sick in bed right now and just don't have the energy to watch them. I hope you will find one that helps. Take care, .....Gord

[@Mervel09]

Instead of drawing each consequtive block in opposed direction, why not saw all in the same direction (long edges of rectangular touching another) and then flip every other block upside down? that would save you a tremendous amount of sawing and sanding as you could do all on your table saw.

[@GordonRock1]

+Marcel van de Burgwal Hi Marcel, This would work if, and only if, your strip was PERFECTLY symmetrical. If any of your strips were even slightly different from the others in thickness it would show up very clearly. Maybe I'm just not confident enough in my ability to accomplish this but I think I will stay with the technique I showed. Thanks for the input, .....Gord

[@hvr19041984]

maestro...................

[@GordonRock1]

+hvr19041984 LOL. I'm not a maestro of anything but I will take that as a compliment anyway. Thanks for watching! Take care, .....Gord

[@hardnox6655]

Wow Gord!!!! How much time did that take? I had no idea woodturners went to those lengths. I'm impressed. As you know, I'm not a turner but appreciate those that are. I don't recall if I sent you this link before but this is what I do: www.WestphaliaWoodWorks.com Apologies for the shameless self promotion.

[@GordonRock1]

+Hardnox LOL. Yes, it does take a while to do but I never keep track of the time I put into it. I do it as a hobby, not as a professional like you. If I kept track of the time I might not want to do it anymore!! ;-) I've visited your website before and your work is just beautiful. Never apologize for self promotion!!! You are a professional who does exceptional work and you should be proud of it. If you don't promote how will anyone know it's available? Have a great day and thanks for watching, .....Gord

[@hardnox6655]

Gord Rock Thanks for the kind words Gord. I understand about the time thingy. If you did turning professionally you'd need to charge at least $5000 per bowl. :) You have a great day too friend.