segmented plywood globe

[@lewisdye1002]

Fascinating different project, especially using up the cut offs, something I strive for and now have another means.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thank you for watching the video and I very much appreciate that you a moment to let me know you liked it!

[@GuyBratt]

Very good Steve. I've created an angle figure with the same idea. Cutting her gown with the ply creates scallops kind of like the gown was draped. I especially like your assembly process with the straight edge and packing tape. Thank you. Guy

[@delancyj67]

Nice!! Your video was really instructive.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video and I really appreciate that you took the time to comment!

[@dragonblee1]

Hi Steve, to hell with your clean workshop, that was magnificent , well said. Your preparation for that must have been mind blowing and your finished article well that set a standard that would be hard to beat. Thank you for your presentation . Geoffrey Blee

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Geoffrey, I am very flattered by your comments but I have to tell you, I did the video on the spur of the moment and it just happened to work. Maybe I should do all my videos that way? :) Anyway, thanks much for watching and commenting.

[@johnpbh]

PPS: Have just subscribed and rung the bell. Now I have lots of videos to catch up on during the evenings. Thanks again.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks for subscribing, it's been a while since I've posted a new video but have one in the works now.

[@jeromyashcraft4571]

Great job. Also, really appreciate how you took out the saw noise.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks Jeromy. I appreciate that you took the time to tell me!

[@johnpbh]

A really different way of getting a really interesting look on the Christmas globes. I will definitely be trying these. Many thanks for posting.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

John, thanks for watching and taking the time to let me know you liked it!

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

What a wonderful video! Informative and beautiful at the same time! Many blessings to you!

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Tracy. Once again, thank you so much for watching and commenting. Especially, I thank you for the blessings. Steve

[@nathangould2283]

It was very interesting and I learnt a lot thank you. It's not what your shop looks like we were hear to learn how you make your Ornaments.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

I'm glad you liked the video and I thank you for taking a moment to let me know. As an aside, my shop is much worse now. LOL

[@nopriors]

It's a pleasure to watch you work Mr. Krumanaker.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

What a nice comment, thank you Gregory

[@pathardage1880]

I liked you video. Thanks. It gives me hope.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks for the nice comment Pat, I remember feeling the exact same way before.

[@lisahodges8299]

Easy to understand, I will watch more of these. Birdy

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment!!

[@brianroberts6751]

Just watched the video for a second time. Reminded me why I watched it the first time. Well explained. Thanks. Just subscribed.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Hi Brian, thanks for subscribing and for the nice comment!! Steve

[@petemurphy1844]

I’ve made a few ornaments in the past and I will try this. Enjoyed your video and my shop is messier than yours. Hope mine turn out half as good as yours.

[@shorebirdz]

Thanks for sharing. I love the look of your finished ornaments! Thanks for sharing the names of the other turners you use for tips as well. I am wondering if you could glue the leftovers together to make more globes.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thank you for watching the video but especially thank you for taking the time to let me know you liked it. I have never thought about gluing the leftovers to make another globe but I do infact use the piece left in the chuck. Check out my video on two piece tops. They are a great way to use leftovers and every body loves a spin top.

[@realk58freshchopped19]

Believe it or not, segmented w/plexiglass (clear and colored) and two different types of woods (it really is just choice). Use clear cement glue (it's the only glue that holds plexiglass and wood together). This was a great lesson all the way around, you do very good work, Steve! Thanks!

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thank you and thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@johnmay3266]

Very nice Steve. I think Ill try that. Sure would like to see how you hollow through a 1/2" hole though.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Hi John, thank you, for watching and for commenting too. I'm over due for a video, maybe I'll do one to show my tools and hollowing with them. Thanks again!

[@debgreffe]

This has me thinking about other projects as I am not confident enough to use the lathe I have as of yet. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. You make it look so easy when I know it isn't.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thank you, that is a very nice compliment. Please don't be afraid to use your lathe. There is a learning curve but we all start at the same place. If you can find a club within driving distance it will help you a lot to get started. Thanks again for watching and commenting!

[@randywood4782]

Good job Steve Thanks 😊

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thank you sir!

[@wood4nothing284]

Cool project they look great. Cheers Tim from Wood 4 Nothing

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks Tim, glad you like them!

[@edwinleach4013]

Thanks Steve. You have given me a great idea for making more ornaments.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Hi Edwin, thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed the video. Steve

[@lenmullin8633]

Steve, thanks for the mini tut, I found it to be very interesting. I do wish it had been longer, I would like to see a start to finish video by you on this subject.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Len Thank you, I am very flattered by that comment. I promise you though, when it comes to finials, there are much better teachers than I. Cindy Drozda's "elegant finials" is a must watch I think. Steve

[@uniqko]

Saya suka karya anda....🙏

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thank you very much!! Thank you also for taking the time to let me know.

[@w4baham]

Good video Steve. Do you show your "hollowing" tools in another video?

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks Don. For watching and for commenting. In the video BH1 at about the 7:25 mark you can see the straight version of one of my hollowing tools. The other tool I use is exactly the same except bent at about 45 degrees near the tip. I don't believe it's shown in any videos. The cutters are from Eddie Castelin and are the smallest round cutters he sells. The tool bar is 5/16" round from the local hardware store. Since this video was published I also have gotten a set of negative rake mini hollowers from EWT. They are very nice tools and it's nearly impossible to get a catch with them.

[@colinjenkins3654]

Great job I will be having a go at these.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks Colin! For watching and commenting. Would love to see some pics or video when you do! Steve

[@turningonadime6477]

I like your glue up system, I’m always fighting with my segments when glueing

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks but to be honest, these are the extent of my segmenting expertise. I don't know that my methods would work for a "real" segmenter.

[@kevinsmith1976]

Very enjoyable. Thanks for the video.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks Kevin , glad you enjoyed it! Steve

[@KeithBarrowat54a]

Hi Steve. Thanks for this video.I recently bought a decent sheet of ply for a donut chuck,and have a couple of good offcuts.Now I know what to do with them! Many thanks,and take care, Keith

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Hey Keith, thanks for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed the video and I'm looking forward to seeing your "spin" on the project! Steve

[@edwardwarrington1809]

Great video and appreciated your ideas and workmanship. When you are cutting the bevels on your saw, what would be stopping you from ripping the bevel onto long lengths and then crosscutting a few lengths at a time. It could well be quicker. That being said, there is nothing wrong with the way you are doing it now. Best regards

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Hi Edward. Thanks for watching and commenting. You are right, it would be faster to do it that way. I do it the way I do because flipping the piece every time creates a complimentary cut. It helps to cancel out minor imperfections I might have in my bevel setting. That's the reason I'm so careful to keep my cuts in order when gluing them up. Steve

[@rickbaker4317]

Great video! Some closeup shots of the key elements would have been nice.

[@JimsonMakes]

Great video Steve, I really need to get a table saw. Cheers, Jim

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks Jim, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching and commenting Steve

[@kandiecandelaria1423]

Great video, do you have plans for those jigs you made? Also what were the dimensions for the segments and the dark wood. Thx

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks! No plans, the table saw jig was thrown together but it's just your basic sled. The only difference I use it for bevel cuts only. The thin strip jig is a well known design and a search should find several examples. A person could do the same thing with a clamp and a piece of scrap. The segments are about 3" long or so, that's not critical. The strips can be whatever thickness you like, up to about 1/8", I have used veneer in the past.

[@willemkossen]

Nice. I want to try this some day!

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks Willem. Thanks also for taking the time to comment! Steve

[@willemkossen]

To me, commenting is the logical thing to do. I like the comments on my videos. I know how much work making a video takes. Its the least i can do.

[@w4baham]

Steve I realize one could cut the segments as wide as they desire the diameter of the sphere to be but, how wide are the ones you are cutting in the video? I guessing about 1 & 1/4", minus the saw kerf?

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

I normally make my segments 3/4" wide at the cut.

[@rubycler6221]

Great demo. How thick was the plywood you started with? Thanks.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Ruby, I use 3/4" baltic birch plywood when I'm making these. The baltic birch is a little more expensive to buy but there is just too much waste with lumber yard plywood.

[@loubolton9175]

Just found your videos looking for craft diy's! you do beautiful wood works.. do you sale these ornaments?

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thank you! I sell one now and then but mostly I turn just for fun.

[@mdaley3102]

I just came across your video and think I’d like to try this. Can you please provide dimensions and angles for the plywood and the walnut. Did you use 3/4 or 1/2 plywood. Thank you

[@billhrn4271]

Have you make long strips for glue ups? I was thinking making long tubes would make for an easier glue-up. Then cut off legnths for turning. I really enjoyed the video. I learned alot. Thank you.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Hi Bill, I have not tried that but it seems to me it would have just the opposite effect. At any rate, thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ronmiller682]

Very nice thank you for sharing

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thank you for watching and I appreciate that you took a moment to let me know you liked it!

[@marykedykhuizen6902]

how thick were the darker pieces? Dont know if I missed it.great video,short and sweet

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

HI, thanks for watching and commenting. The thickness on those is not real critical but generally they are 1/8" or less. It is important that the pieces are all the same thickness

[@deanthomas5466]

Subscribed and curious. Good stuff and well explained and gorgeous results. Most of the pictures that I've seen of your plywood ornaments show the plywood as almost translucent. What finish to you use to keep the light, whitish color of the birch?

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

HI Dean. Thanks for watching and the nice comments. My ornaments typically get a couple coats of spray can shellac for a sanding sealer, sanded, and then 4-6 coats of Target Coatings EM6000 water borne lacquer, high gloss of course for an ornament.

[@RobertSwindell]

Thank you for sharing. Will give this a try when i get up and running

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Hi Robert. Appreciate that you took the time to comment. Thank you

[@chriscarey6614]

Please show turning the ornament to completion we will enjoy thank you so much chris

[@johnvargo5695]

Steve, I assume you need a 3-jaw chuck for these. A 4 -jaw won't work, will it?

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

John, First, thanks for watching and commenting. I use a four jaw chuck when doing these. I don't own a three jaw chuck. I've found the easiest way to get them "centered" is to clamp one end in the chuck with moderate pressure. I run the lathe at a low speed and put my bowl gouge between the steady rest and the blank. Using the steady rest like a fulcrum I apply pressure to the blank until it's spinning true and then finish tightening the chuck. I don't even use a tenon.

[@johnvargo5695]

@@stevekrumanaker4582 Then I'd better get busy makin' my steady rest and buying my chuck. Any chuck recommendations? Want something with Cole jaws, worm screw included. Suggestions welcome, as I don't have one.?

[@johnvargo5695]

I all spur center drive and faceplate, right now.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

John, you won't need a steady rest for these as they are only a few inches long. As for chucks, I've used supernova2 chucks for years but have recently begun transitioning to the Easy Wood Tools Easy chuck. It is a far superior piece of equipment. It appears expensive at first look but the versatility of it makes it a great value. I highly recommend it. As an added bonus, it is 100% made in America.

[@alessl]

Steve, are you going to show how to finish turning the segmented globe? Thanks

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks for watching and commenting. From this point it turns just like any other hollow globe ornament. A search for "hollow ornament" will bring up several videos that have already been published. Steve

[@RICKYDENNIS49]

Ski goggles for wood gluing, that’s a new one on me. 🤣

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Yea, my industrial and construction background showing up. Nearly every job I ever had required safety gear, goggles or safety glasses, steel toed shoes, and hearing protection. Probably didn't even realize I had them on. Do wish you'd gotten more than that from the video though.

[@E-Glide]

I like your idea, Steve. Another project on my list! LOL

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks, but I can't take credit for the original idea. Like so many things, I learned to do them from someone else. At any rate, thanks for watching and commenting. Steve

[@ryanlanning7393]

Hey Steve! I love the design made by your blanks, I did have one question though! What is the thickness of the plywood you are using or is there a standard size for a particular size ornament bulb when the project is finished? Thank you! Ryan

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Hi Ryan, thanks for watching and commenting. I use 3/4" plywood, that will make a globe 1 1/2" -1 3/4" in diameter. I make my ornaments to hang on a tree and that's a nice size for that.

[@The_Joker_]

04:55 Anyone know which goggles these are?

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DPG82-11-DPG82-11CTR-Concealer-Anti-Fog/dp/B01A12J3GI/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Q5X4M8E51P4M&keywords=dewalt%2Bgoggles&qid=1669219422&sprefix=dewalt%2Bgoggles%2Caps%2C670&sr=8-1&th=1

[@The_Joker_]

@@stevekrumanaker4582 Excellent, thanks Steve 👌👍

[@dkheaton]

Thank you Steve for the video. I am really not good at making Jigs. Do you have a plan for the jig used to cut the angles?

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Hi David, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I don't have a plan for the jig but it's just a basic cutoff sled. Even at that, when I first started doing these I just used my miter gauge. They could probably be cut a miter saw as well. Safety first however you do it. Steve

[@dkheaton]

Thank you Steve. I think these look great. Thank you for sharing

[@kriskrumanaker4315]

Really pretty.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thank you Kris!! Steve

[@garethb5729]

Exquisite. Thank you Sir.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thank you and thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@garethb5729]

@@stevekrumanaker4582you're very welcome kind Sir. Credit where credit is due. I'm a mere innocent bystander, observing from far. Thank you for taking the time to design, create, edit and deliver.

[@johnpbh]

PS: I hadn't seen that type of angle gauge before... I'm just off to my local Amazon website to go and order one for me... :) :)

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

They are pretty handy but it still pays to fit and fine tune the cut to make sure the setting is right. Thanks for watching!

[@dianeruault9751]

Hi Steve: Love your video!! I was wondering what size of plywood did you use? Thank you Diane Ruault

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Hi Diane, thank you for watching the video and thanks for commenting. The plywood is 3/4" thick. It's really important to buy a high quality plywood like the baltic birch. The plywood from the big box stores is pathetic. Steve

[@tucsondeb6905]

What was the width of the wedge cuts?

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

width of the plywood

[@gordroberts53]

I like how the finished product looks and your method for producing the blanks is straight forward. I'm fairly new at turning so this is looking like a good segmented project to cut my teeth on. Have you made your own mini-hollowing tools or? Also wondering where you got the ultra high speed burr tool used in the open basket weave video? Many thanks for sharing, Gord

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks. I do use home made hollowing tools on my ornaments. They are built using the 8.8mm round carbide cutters available from Captain Eddie. I used 5/16" round bar from my local hardware and I think I have about $10.00 in the two tools. The dental handpiece can be had on Ebay. Do a search for "NSK panamax 4 hole". You should be able to find one for $15.00 or so. They are a knockoff and I consider them disposable so I keep extras on hand. You may also want to do a youtube search for "piercing on the cheap" to find more info on using the handpiece. Steve

[@gordroberts53]

Thanks Steve, I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and ideas. I'll have a look on eBay and search for piercing on the cheap on YT as suggested. I already use Capt. Eddie's larger carbides for full size work so will add some small round ones on next order. Thanks again. Gord

[@mikewest3828]

Steve thank you for video I like style of the ornament, I have question though in making multiples I've seen alot people use 3 or 4 sets of calipers why not a locking contour gauge

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Hi Mike, you are very welcome and thank you for watching and commenting. I assume you mean to use the profile gauge for the finial and drop? That would work just fine if a person is trying to get them all the same, a template would work as well. About the only thing I use calipers for are the tenons that fit into the globe. I try to make each finial just a little different.

[@davidheard3116]

Did you make a vid of turning it into a Globe as per the Title ??

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

I did not as I felt it would be redundant. There are already dozens, if not of hundreds videos that show actually turning a globe. Couldn't see the need for another.

[@davidheard3116]

@@stevekrumanaker4582 I've seen Christmas decorations but no globes, certain non like yours with with the laminations. Pity, I'll have another look. ;-(

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

@@davidheard3116 The construction of the globe is moot as the techniques are essentially the same regardless of material. Here is a good video by Mike Peace on turning a globe. Sam Angelo, Gwinnet woodturners and dozens of others have similar vidoes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIfGn2xopauenLM

[@RonAltierreitla]

Very good!!!

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thank you Ron. I'm glad you liked it and I appreciate that you took the time to let me know. Steve

[@paullajoie2331]

Great video, Steve! How thin do you get when hollowed? Bucket list just keeps getting longer!

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks Paul, and thanks for watching and commenting! I try to get them to about 1/8" or so. They're hollowed only to reduce weight so precision is not real critical. Steve

[@wally1121]

Get a GluBot. You'll LOVE it!

[@corifernandez3086]

Mordaza. Para. El. Torno

[@tomreynolds7837]

enjoyed ,enjoyed ,indeed

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Why, thank you. I'm glad! Steve

[@wayneanderson5558]

Very interesting thank you

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thanks Wayne, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting too. Steve

[@roleygreenwold7895]

thank Steve real great

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

thank you!

[@AndrewR74]

Thank you - Pretty nifty

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thank YOU Andrew and thanks for commenting. Steve

[@rickgibson7876]

When setting up the table saw for the correct angle why not use the cheap plywood save the good stuff for the ornaments. Will save a few dollars, better in your pocket than the box stores.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

okay

[@everafterinkable]

Woodturning is a dangerous hobby if you have no common sense. Like dont wear loose clothing or long hair dangling. Make sure your not extending your tool to far from the rest. Other than that, woodturning is easy. The machine does the work. I bought my first lathe and turned a couple simple things and people were amazed like I was a natural. You dont have to be an artist. I'd try it if you find it interesting. Dont let people tell you any different. I'm sure he just wants people to be safe. And the ornament is one of the best I seen.

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Thank you for watching and commenting!!

[@williamfabiano3905]

Hi Steve: Love your video!! I was wondering what size of plywood did you use? Thank you Diane Ruault

[@stevekrumanaker4582]

Hi William. Thanks for watching and commenting. The plywood is 3/4".