Measuring and Cutting a Segmented Ring

I describe how I measure and cut the segments for a top ring for a bowl.

[@DennisBlades]

It just shows no matter how long you have been doing it (and I have been doing it a long time) you can always learn some thing new. Great video thanks.

[@bmac01049]

Great video. Straight to the point no BS. Thanks

[@ronnaneil]

Thank you Dennis, I always enjoy your videos, and you always show me new and better techniques. My skills continue to grow, primarily with your help. Neil Davis

[@CarlJacobson]

Great video Dennis, thank you for sharing.

[@beaustjohn2342]

hey, great work man, you helped me out of a real problem...nice work!

[@HarryWatts65]

Great video Dennis, very well demonstrated Thanks for sharing. Regards Harry

[@SegmentedTurner]

Your method will certainly work too. In fact, I programmed an Excel spreadsheet to make those calculations for me. I'm sure some will like your method better, so thanks for sharing.

[@MrLeonard55]

Really enjoyed your video.

[@vincent7520]

I didn't understand a thing but I was glad to see that whe have the exact same pair of pliers (makes me feel not that stupid).

[@SegmentedTurner]

That method will get you there too. The geometry works fine and can be helpful to decide what size bowl you can make from a piece of wood before you ever cut. Just remember to account for the saw blade kerf in your measurements.

[@williampower862]

I want to wish you a very Happy Xmas and keep up the good jokes for the new year,

[@nelsonclan71]

Ahh thank you for this video!!

[@TheCecil64]

To find cut length 8.0 diameter 8 segments 360 degrees / 8 segments = 45 degrees 45 degrees / 2 = 22.5 degrees 22.5 degrees tangent = .4142 8.0 diameter / 2 = 4.00 radius 4.0 radius x .4142 tangent = 1.6568 ( side opposite ) 1.6568 ( side opposite ) x 2 = cut length cut length 3.3137 or 3 5/16

[@ChurchClown7]

cecil williams Thanks!

[@scottygriffith2922]

Is this for a 1" wide board?

[@h7oslo]

Nice presentation! Tnx ! rc

[@JerryTraegerSmoker]

Dennis Thank you. You are inspiring ! Great videos I really enjoy your work. keep up the great job. Where do I get one of those centering rulers? Rockler?

[@ChurchClown7]

Are you still making bowls? How about some more videos? Thanks for all your videos as I have learned a lot from them.

[@ErikAnderson1]

nice idea

[@SegmentedTurner]

I don't think it was. Sycamore really looks great on face grain regardless of orientation. Since I'm turning a curve through it parts of it are bound to effectively become quarter-sawn in orientation.

[@SegmentedTurner]

@JerryTraegerSmoker I got that one at Woodcraft. Rockler might carry one too.

[@howardhagadorn9443]

That sycamore is some real pretty wood, is that quarter sawn?

[@ChurchClown7]

Note to viewers: There is an active recall on radial arm saws. I was able to get $100.00 for my specific model.

[@alpapounet]

merci pour ces très bonnes explications

[@Buzzsawman]

this is new to me...the way I find out how long to cut my segments is to dscide what size bowl I wann to make...for example if ai want an eight inch bowl, I multiply 8 times pi. I carry pi to five decimal places (i.e. 3.14159) and then I devide the result by the number of segments I want..and that gives me the length of the segment I want. I then use a digital caliper to measure the segments and a sliding bevel gage to lay out my segments.

[@turkeycreekknives133]

I got lucky and hit mother load friend had to cut down sycamore tree and said I can have it all I’m going to do some trading with guy I buy wood from has sawmill I just hate waiting to wood to dry he just finished up a kiln to dry ...

[@arnulfoacevedosoto7956]

muy buenas amigo, si el primer anillo es de 8 segmentos el 2, 3, 4 anillo de cuantos segmentos deben de ser

[@arnulfoacevedosoto7956]

amigo que posibilidad hay de regalarme las medidas de la plantilla para los segmentos

[@zippy3711]

Cut to the same angle....so what is the angle dope? This guy is useless. Not giving numbers will not help.

[@SegmentedTurner]

Since this is an 8-segment piece the cut angle is 22 1/2 degrees, just like Cecil describes below. I also state this in the video at about the 6:30 point.

[@williammorrow2135]

apparently zippy didn't pass 4th grade math. nice video.@@SegmentedTurner