This Huge Vortex Tornado Wood Turning Maxed My Lathe

[@laurimccreary4197]

Gary: Please make a video showing the jig creation and the better way to glue up the segments. Thanks in advance. Great Work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Laura. After the first of the year I will start working on it. Gary

[@janeoverby2151]

I love it!!!!! That makes a grand lazy susan! Your wife is right there. Gary, I just love your work!!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jane. Right now I have it in the middle of the table with some of my other turnings sitting on it LOL. Have to get it cleared off before Christmas. Take care, Gary

[@vinimarshall7301]

Thats one big wheel of fortune Gary 👏👏👏👏👏

[@ThePapa1947]

For sure Vini! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, 1947 , great project, well worth the effort, Phil from the moulin,

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Phil! Take care, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Well, you corrected the obvious out of sequence, error but, even pausing the video and putting on my glasses, I can't see any remaining error. Maybe it's that vortex that causes you to think there is an error! Man, you have outdone yourself, Gary. This is a massive piece of art, yet, functional art! A lazy susan mechanism was a great addition to the piece. When you're not using it on a table you can hang it on a wall and hypnotize visitors! Get rid of those pesky insurance salesmen! Great job, as always, buddy, keep'em coming! 😊 Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Phil. Yes the out of sequence was a big boo boo. Having trouble getting anything to fit to my liking I forgot to look at what I put in when I did get something fitting good. So at the end it is hard to see but when I was testing the fixture I tried some cutting with the grain. Those should have been tossed before I cut all the other pieces. So I needed one more burnt oak piece and saw this one thinking it was cut properly. It fit so darn good I did not notice the grain going long ways. So it is very hard to see...except for me! So I said: Oh NO! No no no you have to let it go! You just figured out where I can store it. What a great idea! Thanks buddy. I ask quality control and she could not see it so all is good! Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@1954JDR]

It is absolutely beautiful. Your wife is right, it is a great lazy susan.👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you James. A bowl from a board would have been on the large size. Maybe a sink..lol.

[@jackknows6509]

In my opinion, the reason you do the extra work is not because you are stubborn, I think it is because you enjoy sharing your successes. And I for one, appreciate it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jack. I think you are probably right about that. I do enjoy the challenge and once I decide I can make it happen I do my best to make it happen. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@OwenMcginnis]

Gary just wanted to tell you how much i enjoy watching your videos. I learned somewhere that you were a Patternmaker by profession . I got paid to make patterns from 1979 to 2015 and still consider myself to be a Patternmaker. I like most of all planning and making segmented bowls . It's so much like patternmaking. I could go on and on. As one Pattermaker to another thanks for your videos .

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Owen. I sure loved my job as a wood patternmaker. It was a 5 year apprenticeship and the saying was once you finished that you started learning. I remember hearing that the first time and thought it sounded strange. But I learned that was so true. Some things I learned on my own and were just the methods that I used. And even today I strive to learn new things in my little shop here at home. If you were making patterns then you were a patternmaker so thanks to a fellow pattern maker from another. Gary

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Gary...Gee Gary, had I known you were going to do a Vortex Bowl I would have cut waaay back on my morning coffee. OMG Gary what will you do next? Put a faceplate on the back end and turn a 6 foot bowl????HA...Always FUN Gary, fun, informative/educational & all this should, in time, save on my wakeup coffee bill, ha. until next Friday...TM

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Tuffy! I could slide it to the end and do it. This lathe does not have threads on the back side. When I was an apprentice I did turn a 6 foot bowl on the outboard side of a shop made lathe. Patterns were made for the castings and the rest was made out of very large timbers. It looked like a bowl but it was a very large pattern. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@tuffymartinez]

@@ThePapa1947 Hi Gary, I know you are extremally capable and well equipped in both wood and medal shop work and machinery. In the past I needed to use the outboard end of a bland headstock without any threads. I made a very close fitting and deep engagement expanding collet that worked very well. Easy quick installation/dismantle and as solid if not more so than threads. If ever interested ? .... TM

[@beardedwoodpecker]

Lots of work…but the result is rewarding….Excellent!, Yiannis

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Yiannis...yes LOTS of work. But I do enjoy it. Take care, Gary

[@garybeasley4885]

That cutting jig is pure genius.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Gary. It did a good job. I wished I would have used better wood. This stuff moves around a lot. Wood has gotten pretty costly to buy and I wanted to test the system out with decent wood but not overly expensive. Next one I will use something nicer. The thing of it is the way I cut it I needed boards that were at least 9 inches wide. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@kam70111]

I was missing these analytical wood turning. Beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much! Happy you enjoy these Khan. They do take a lot of time or I would do even more. Take care, Gary

[@ianm6891]

Thank you Gary! I have seen some folks use salt to slow the slipping, but of course that makes initial alignment challenging. I wonder if some variant of a long worth chuck would make the glue up easier assuming a glue with a slow enough cure was used. Please do keep doing these, I truly admire your ingenuity and creativity. I think I better master doing the smaller version before tackling the big one. Again thank you, really awesome.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Ian! I am opposed to using salt in the joints. And one is not being able to make fine adjustments if needed. Gluing everything at once leaves lots of ways to keep it from slipping. That my be something I do if I should do another large one like this. But it is so big hard to find a place for it. We used it for a few family get togethers and will probably use it next month. It was more of a challenge than anything. Smaller is better in some cases LOL Thanks for watching, Gary

[@fredlewis1945]

What a beautiful piece. I have admired your work for a while now and I like the way you take the time to explain things to us newbies. I learn a lot just watching and listening.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Fred. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@GordonRock1]

Great work once again, Gary! 👏👏👏 Thanks for sharing! All the best, …..Gord

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gord. I appreciate you watching my friend. Hope all is going well for you. Take care, Gary

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Just glad you corrected the out of order gluing. I was shouting “NO!” when you put them in out of order and again when the glue was dry. Was glad to see you went through all the work to correct it. Just hate when I do something like that! What a pain!!! Any other boo-boos are minor which only the maker (you) or the quality control inspector is going to care about. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Valerie. Glad I saw that when I did. I was temped to start over but had a ton of work in it. I guess when I saw how good those last pieces fit I forgot about the proper order. But that is not the oops I was talking about at the end. There is another one and it might be hard to see. I will give you a hint "grain" Not happy with that but it is hard to see...especially in the dark LOL

[@douglassiemens4245]

Wow, again. Yes, I would be interested in seeing how the fixture is made. Very intriguing.

[@WadeRunge]

I would love to see how the fixture is made as well!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Doug. Sometime after the first of the year I will start on the video. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@WoodturningWithJohnMarro]

Nice piece this week Gary! I had to read the comments then go look again at the video. At least you were able to fix it. Thanks for sharing!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John. So anything that is fixed before your done is no longer a mistake. I am talking about a boo boo that I left in and guess I did not make that clear. So go back and look again. I will point it out in a future video. It might be kind of silly but to me it is not what I intended. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@raychap11]

I have copied several of your segment turnings, I love them all!!!! I believe I have made the same mistake that you did, I think. The mistake is in your right hand when you are showing the finished product. I don't want to give it away if I am correct so that others can try to find it.

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL AND BEAUTIFUL that tell u its a good piece. weldone.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Manjit!

[@marcusrehme1756]

hello again... thanks for your link ;))) that's what I'm looking for yes. Thanks a lot the answer of your question "why I do that?" - welcome to the club - maybe the Rolling Stones have the right answer in the song "I cant get no (satisfaction)" so no worry I think a lot of people are really thankful for your doing and videos. Anyway maybe it makes your proud - in Norway some few guys (including me) try do do what you show ;)))) get well soon

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Marcus. I do it because I love a challenge. At work as a wood patternmaker I was given very challenging things to build. This is something I enjoyed and looked forward to. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@marcusrehme1756]

@@ThePapa1947 amazing - thanks for you dont use the channel to earn money like 99% of the carpenter/woodworker do her.

[@skipflorey2511]

Gary, another beautiful “dizzy” design! Really appreciate your videos and the teaching points that you include.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Skip. Now I have to figure out how to show the fixture without it being boring LOL Take care, Gary

[@alangibb3100]

Gary I absolutely love your enthusiasm and Engineering skills, you produce some fantastic pieces, I would love to see more and also your build process. The platter come server turned out fantastic well done.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Alan. Happy you enjoyed it and I will get to that video after the first of the year. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jackthompson5092]

Very beautiful Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jack and thanks for watching, Gary

[@BenNawrath]

I love fixtures…

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Ben...so do I.

[@BenNawrath]

@@ThePapa1947 I saw your reply pop up as I was writing a quick review of your video for our local woodworking club newsletter! I know I’d love to see an in depth fixture design video, I know a few turners from the club would too, and some of my fellow engineers!

[@ThePapa1947]

Very cool Ben. Would love to read what you come up with.

[@ronaldtodd4819]

I’m glad you corrected your glue up error, beautiful work Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ron. But that is not the error I was having people look for at the end. It is in there you just have to look real hard. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@ronaldtodd4819]

@@ThePapa1947 PM

[@timsylvester9027]

Papa, we love this type of work, well done sir, well done indeed

[@ThePapa1947]

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

[@RonnieDevlin-b7g]

Your really pushing the boundaries Gary that’s a lovely piece

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Ronnie. I may need to get a floor stand so I can turn larger. I had two of them years ago but got rid of them. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@raydriver7300]

I love it, Gary. Enough said 🌞

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Ray. That said it all! Take care, Gary

[@rickchapman3051]

Well I think your design was amazing. Nothing that I will ever try. Call me a spectator. But I wanted to mention that you need an American beauty lathe. I love the 25" swing over the bed. I also love general finishes bowl finish, though I am not a fan of how long it takes to get it to dry. I like 5 or 6 coats and it is beautiful. Thank you Gary another amazing job well done.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Rick. I agree I do need one of those American Beauty lathes. Maybe I can enter a contest and win one LOL. The patternmakers lathe we had at work could swing over 30 inches over the bed. I think they scrapped it out a few years after I retired. Was too big for my shop anyway. I put the finish on very thin and used a space heater on low to blow over it. Did not take all that long. Thank you for watching and next weeks will be something I think you will like 😉 Take care, Gary

[@JiggsysShed]

That is an incredible piece Gary! Always love seeing how you create these mind boggling pieces!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Jiggsy i appreciate your comment and thanks for watching, Gary

[@carolriley8472]

I don't just like it, I love it! That is so gorgeous and I would love to see the special video.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Carol. Sometime after the first of the year I will put something together. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@keithedwards1038]

Absolutely amazing work. It’s such a pleasure to watch your videos. I try so hard to learn from you. Thank you for sharing this with us. Have a great day. Keith…

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Keith. Happy you enjoy my videos. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@glencrandall7051]

I watched you make the error when placing the last two segments. Then I noticed later the error was gone. In reading previous comments I see you cut the two segments out and replaced them. But I cannot the error you referred to at the end of the video. The bowl/platter/lazy susan is very nice but I am more impressed with the sled used to cut the segments. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and remember, when the wood goes around, the face shield comes down. 🙂🙂

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Glen. I sure could have cut out the part where I showed them glued in. But I did forget to mention that. I as so upset with myself I was ready to burn it! LOL...no I wasnt. So I will show the oops at the end in a few weeks but I had one piece of the dark wood I tested cutting with the grain. I should have tossed it and I grabbed it by mistake. That one I did not see till it was all sanded up. Hardly noticeable. Except by me and it really does not stand out. I have to look till I find it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@julian7]

@@ThePapa1947 ARRRGH my eyes! I cannot unsee it! Maybe the loose joint in the middle will be in your favor though. Anyway, this piece is gorgeous!

[@carolynpayne6096]

Beautiful

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Carolyn. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@garyp8471]

Brilliant Gary, like that a lot, be good to see a how to vid, excellent finish that lazy susan idea is a good one i must say. All the best from Lincolnshire UK

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Gary. Happy you liked it. Since we have the round oak table I made almost 50 years ago this just might be prefect. Take care, Gary

[@timponder7487]

Beautiful platter Gary when I grow up I want to be just like you 😅

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tim. Not sure what I want to be when I grow up LOL Take care, Gary

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful Lazy Suzan, Gary. 😊👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Rob and thanks for watching, Gary

[@jayscott306]

What a success, Gary! Didn't think I'd like the Poplar, but I do. Not sure I can see your mistake. I certainly like a project that is more than it seems or has multiple functions. Great work!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jay. I was not so sure about the Poplar either. But the cost was very reasonable. I tried to keep the cost down as I wanted to make sure this would work. Well I knew would but had not worked out how to glue it up. I think I have something that will be perfect so I will have to make another one. Getting wood at the hardwood store has gotten a bit costly. Since I do not sell I can not recoup the cost. But I do enjoy making segmented work. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@dalekuhlman1009]

Try as I might I can’t see any thing going on other than one beautiful project. Great job once again. Keep on turning I really enjoy your videos.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dale. It is kind of minor but it bugged me. I will show it in a future video. One of the pieces had the grain going the wrong way. It was a practice piece and decided to cut the pieces with the grain going the other way and I should have tossed that practice piece. I picked it up without paying much attention....oops Thanks for watching, Gary

[@dalekuhlman1009]

I made 5 cutting boards at one time. They were all 12”x18”x2” thick. I had them all ready for a final sanding, I was looking back at the stack of them as I was heading in for the day wouldn’t you know it on one of them I glued one board with a piece of cherry and walnut reversed. I let it go and used it for a drawing.

[@loranwfry-zu9pu]

Turning and learning. If we didn't challenge ourselves, we would stop turning.

[@ThePapa1947]

Very true!

[@William_Kenny]

Gary that was amazing from start to finish, another for my to do list, thanks for sharing, Kind regards From Will 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Will! My plans are to do a video on this setup after the first of the year. You could start with watching this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH6WdWitqNmSpq8 This is the first vortex I did which led to the fixture video above. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaDHgnyJnZp3etU It is done with 12 segments instead of 24. The good thing is you can glue all the pieces together at one time. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@randycosgrove3608]

Nicely done. Always like a challenge so this will go on my list. Well, the other, smaller vortex bowl was already on it but I just revised the list for the larger size. I do enjoy your commentary. Andy the wrong grain isn't an issue, it's a feature.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Randy. You may want to wait till I try the new glue method I have plans for. This was a real bear to glue up. Yes it is a feature but not really planned and I was not happy with myself. But it works. Thanks for watching and reminding me of it not being a big deal. Gary

[@randycosgrove3608]

Isn't it interesting how often we figure out the easy way to do something just after we do it the hard way? And I always refer to that type of error as SDE ( Serendipitous Design Enhancement )@@ThePapa1947

[@scottbeilsmith4261]

Very impressive Gary. When I see you doing these kind of things, it just blows my mind. You my friend are a very talented person. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Scott. I appreciate your comment. Just an old guy enjoying what I am doing. Take care, Gary

[@MarklTucson]

Very cool Gary. That is an awesome piece of work; the amount of effort you put into these is commendable and the results are just stunning. That would definitely make a very cool bowl from a board.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark. The next one will be a bowl from a board. And I will make it 17 3/4 inches. Less messing with it to keep the 18 inch I got on this. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@neilgriffin1860]

I would call you artisticlove watching your work

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Neil. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@ronchristensen8254]

Another great video, thanks

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Ron I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@RadioFaceWoodWorks]

Very cool Gary...looking forward to the jig video...stay safe...press on 😎Joe

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Joe. In a few months I will try and do that video. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@RadioFaceWoodWorks]

Hi again Gary...I want to tell you how much I appreciate all of the time and effort you put into your turning and videos and with you being willing to share your wealth of knowledge and experience😎Joe

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Joe . I love wood turning and making jigs and fixtures and I am happy to share how I do things. See you on the next one, Gary

[@malcolmdouglas7097]

Lovely job. Thanks for sharing your methods.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Malcolm and thanks for watching, Gary

[@albertdawson6814]

Very nice Gary. Yes it looks like a lot of work. I have a sled on the bandsaw for cutting logs round. I will watch this video probably a few times. We will see. Thank you for sharing. I hope to see you next week

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Albert. I have one of those sleds as well. I do not seem to use it all that much but it is handy. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@sandysmokeysandy]

nice work as always please show the making of the fixture and glue up

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Sandy. I will do that after the first of the year. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Bramsshed1913]

That is a stunning piece of work Gary ,a lot of work but worth it mate

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bram. Oh my gosh I am still recovering from all the work. Both physical and mental LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@DickVaughan-t6k]

Excellent job and very well thought out. I agree that the maker knows all the foibles and problems in the creation of something and the receiver will probably never notice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Dick. We spend a lot of close up work on these pieces and seem to notice everything. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@cnrart.claudiorodriguez9978]

MUY BUEN TRABAJO

[@ThePapa1947]

MUY BUEN TRABAJO

[@ThePapa1947]

Aprecio tu comentario y gracias por mirar. gary

[@stuartscott9646]

Awesome job! The only maybe boo-boo I saw is at about the 9:00 to 9:50 mark, with a different number of segments in the last of your glue up.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Stuart. I fixed that and was referring to the piece as I showed it at the end. That was a boo-boo. Hard to see and I could have fixed it but decided it would be interesting if this could be seen. So far only one has seen it. Maybe in a few weeks I will show it during another video. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@williamellis8993]

Really nice, Gary. I noticed that you glued the last two segments in the wrong order but once it was one the lathe, all was right. How did you fix it?

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Bill, Yes it was fitting the last two pieces. I was so excited that they fit perfect I just glued them in. Ooops! I band sawed them close to the line and then used a very sharp chisel to remove any glue. Then put two others back in the right order. So that was not my big boo boo because I fixed it. There is another oops but really hard to see. This is a test to see who can see it. It is there in the finished piece I show. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@chrismattson]

Very awsome

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Chris and thanks for watching, Gary

[@rayworstine4399]

Good evening, Gary. Absolutely love this. Very impressive. I saw the last two pieces on the glue up, excellent fix. I didnt see the grain but read about it. You really maximized your lathe. Great project. Looks like several turners would like two build your jigs and make their own tornado.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ray. I was a bit mad at myself when I saw the miss placed segments but I got over it and the fix worked great. Band sawed the pieces out and left just enough to use a sharp chisel and a tool I made that looks like a paint scraper but made from part of a file. Then I saw the piece with the grain going the wrong way(a practice piece when i setup the jig. Should have been tossed) I never considered surrendering so I sanded it and finished it and call it an odd piece. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@rayworstine4399]

@@ThePapa1947 Excellent. You should never consider surrendering.

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice, another great design. The fixtures you make are very interesting.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much David. I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@stevioclark]

Another great video. I have the Laguna 1836 also. I bought the 20-in extension from Laguna. With the extension in the lower mounted position, One can turn up to 31-32 inch diameter. That makes it nice to start large pieces and trim them down to whatever size you need. Great video.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Stevio. I though about an extension but I really do not see much use for anything bigger than 18 inch. Years ago I had a floor stand and a small lathe with step pulleys. I turned 36 inch stained glass form for a lamp by sliding the head stock to the other end. I do like the extension setup like you have. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@stevioclark]

@@ThePapa1947 I agree. I do not turn very large bowls. 19 in. I believe is the biggest I have turned. But it is very handy if I have something 20 plus inches and an odd shape to true it up to 18 inches or less and then I can use it and the normal mounting position. Plus it's nice to have the extra mass to reduce vibration...

[@TheMessyStudio]

That turned out really cool, Gary! No defects as far as I can see.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Billy. It is a silly little oops and does not effect the look. I will show it in a future video and you will just say...so what LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@bobdavis5216]

Stubborn? I prefer persistent. Didn’t notice the boo boo till I read the comments. Enjoyed the project, thanks.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bob. Well most of those comments saw something early on that I fixed. So far one person notice the what I was talking about. A boo boo I left. The other one I fixed so it was not longer a boo boo. So if you look close you will see all my pieces are cut across the grain. There is one of the burnt oak pieces cut with the grain. I tested a few cuts that way and decided to go with the ones cut across the grain. Less chance of the saw following the grain. The big problem was not throwing that piece away. I saw it while sanding and decided to leave it(even though I could have replaced it) Then have a quiz at the end. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@timbyrd8276]

I would like to know more about the cutting jig. Your work and patience is amazing. Thanks for the video.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tim. I have something planned for doing the jig video. Sometime after the first of the year. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@timbyrd8276]

That’s going to be perfect timing. I’m trying to make a few gifts for Christmas now. Thanks again for your videos. Your work is inspiring.

[@kevgermany]

As always your ability to work out these complex assemblies amazes me. Really neat trick with the jig and bandsaw. Thanks. Is it worth the work? For sure. Really enjoyed this.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Kevin. I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching, Gary

[@judithfairchild8620]

That is one beautiful platter. I did see one spot that looks like it was accidently scratched/cut fairly deeply it doesn't take away from the beauty.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Judith. That black line that looks like a scratch is some staining that was in the wood. Hint: Look close at the grain in all the pieces. But I will show it in a few weeks. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@judithfairchild8620]

Thanks for correcting me.

[@ThePapa1947]

Well it does look like a scratch for sure. And it would be hard for you to tell just looking at a picture.

[@davidschramm363]

Your creativity ceases to amaze. Wonderful job!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you David. Happy you liked it and thanks for your comment. Gary

[@SusanneMilewski-b3q]

It amazes me the amount of time and work you put into these really cool pieces. Oh to have a mathematical mind. I really like the way you go through and explain the process and the wood choices look great together. Very nice as a lazy Susan.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Susanne! I had to use a lot of math at work and it was the kind that I liked so it sort of followed me into retirement. I sure enjoy making these type of pieces and happy you like them. Take care, Gary

[@patrickmoran2489]

That is a cool piece. I would definitely like to see a bowl from a board follow up from this method.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Patrick. I will try and get to that after the first of the year. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@gregs5744]

Would love to have the plans for the jig and a video on the making would be even better. Love all your videos.

[@ThePapa1947]

@@gregs5744 here you go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH6WdWitqNmSpq8si=n_y0RVovAnlCacAO

[@kristikey8320]

I thought you'd make a Big bowl out of it. The lazy susan is a great idea!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kristy. Well that was the plan but not sure what a giant bowl like that would be for. I got a second opinion and that matched my second idea so a lazy susan it is. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@qapla]

That looks very nice, Gary. Your attention to detail is very commendable. I understand the fascination with segmented turning. While the actual cutting and gluing is a bit of work, it is also part of the fun. I am currently working on a segmented project that will have 18 segment rings of Cyprus with some Bamboo rings mixed in. The final result makes all the effort worth it. Would love to see a video about making the jig.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Qapla. Yes most of the work is cutting and gluing. Very little turning. But I still enjoy it now and then. Hope yours turns out great and thanks for watching, Gary

[@Audie1234]

❤❤very nice ❤❤

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Audie. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Take care, Gary

[@roywetherington4660]

Please make a video of how to make the jig and also the glue up. Thanks really sparking my interest in wood turn. Nice to know of someone willing to share their abilities with the rest of us. Many blessings to you and your family.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Roy. I made this one and it will make the same thing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH6WdWitqNmSpq8

[@thomaskuzia8125]

Hi Gary,,, you are truly amazing! This piece is mesmerizing when you turn it as a lazy. Susan. Your pieces make my work look like I'm still in woodworkers kindergarten! I didn't notice the mistake until after I read the comments but me and my buddy make something mistakes. I actually made a sign that says ,,,,,the repair shop! Lol Thanks for another great video and sharing your knowledge! Tom😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Tom..thank you very much. So as I have told others having the pieces is not the mistake. I fixed that. I choose not to fix the one that is left in the piece. Look again at the finished piece and see what you can find. No hints but in a few weeks I will show it in one of my videos. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@paulsandeen2754]

When I am able to return to the garage and can once again do segments, I want to review your method of making this type of segments. May never get to the max diameter of turnign a 22 inch diameter tray but would be fun trying. Shoulder is coming around nicely. Easiest surgery I have ever had, no pain at all. Very nice looking tray!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Paul. Good to hear your shoulder is doing well. Mine has been haring in the mornings but I do have about a full range of movement. I might check into extending the PT. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@54lespaul77]

That looks great Gary! It’s a little like watching the high wire act at the circus, wonderful to see but I’m not likely to attempt it myself!! I can only imagine it’s even more impressive in person. Thank you for taking the time and considerable effort bringing these turnings to us. Cheers, Rick

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick. I agree with the high wire acts and jumping out of an airplane makes that list as well. Take care, Gary

[@54lespaul77]

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[@gordonshute8816]

Please show the fixture video! It's beautiful

[@ThePapa1947]

Will do Gordon. It maybe a month or so before I can get at it but I do want to do another one. And maybe make a huge bowl out of it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@norbertkeim5202]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. Doing that as a bowl from a board. And yes I would be interested on how you made the jig. As I don’t have a cnc machine. Thanks for your videos!!!.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Robert. This would be a very big bowl from a board but no doubt I will be doing it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@josephinelarosa635]

Friendly suggestion Gary, try a weighted glue cup holder, if that is possible.

[@ThePapa1947]

That is a great idea Josephine. Maybe I will make one where my little yogurt cups fit in a hole.

[@fredvelez1964]

Absolutely beautiful piece Gary. I've been enjoying your videos for quite a while now and i have always admired your amazing talent. I'm still trying to figure out the jig and would love to see a video on how you made it. Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us viewers. God bless you

[@ThePapa1947]

Many thanks Fred. You could start with watching this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH6WdWitqNmSpq8 This is the first vortex I did which led to the fixture video above. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaDHgnyJnZp3etU It is done with 12 segments instead of 24. The good thing is you can glue all the pieces together at one time. I will do the other one in a few months but I suggest you try the small one first. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@fredvelez1964]

Thank you for your reply. I watched this one sometime ago and watched it again this morning. I can figure one out from watching the other. Thank you so much, Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

It is a good place to start. The new one will do 24 segments but will be a little harder to do. But it will be doable. Thanks again, Gary

[@gregdownunderinOz]

I loved this particularly the process used. You’re not stubborn but a creative wood artist genius at making jigs and designing intricate designs. Glad you mentioned peripheral speed at 500 rpm, probably could’ve made more of a safety issue out of this. My wife didn’t like finished product but appreciated the work involved, she only saw the end result.. I thought the lip of sapele was not utilised as well as it could have been, too thick I thought as it would interfere with removing and replacing objects on board. Also it made finished product look not delicate and refined. But that’s only my opinion, I think that board needed something on rim, possibly turn sapele a little thinner. Sapele is also referred to as African mahogany and grows on same latitude as Honduran mahogany, yes a beautiful timber. Thanks for sharing Gary. Would definitely appreciate more of a look at making your special cutting jigs, they’re amazing.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Greg. I did not care for the lip either. The good thing is I still have that tenon on the bottom and can turn it down. I did not put enough thought in it and was wanting to get it done. Broke my rule...never get in a hurry. Figuring there may be things spilled I wanted to give it plenty of protection. If I turn the rim down I might flatten the shine with some scotch brite. I well let my wife decide on that. Thanks for watching and your opinions. They are much appreciated. Take care, Gary

[@edwardhand7070]

That's an awesome piece Gary 👏 Thanks for sharing that beautiful artwork my friend and happy turning ☺️

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Edward I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@tomcooper3040]

Wow, great work. Thanks for sharing your time and talents with us. Look forward to video of making sled. Will make one and try to make a few vortex turnings myself.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tom. Check in the description I added a link to the smaller sled I made. I would suggest giving that one a try. Only dealing with12 segments and up to a 12 inch diameter Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MichaelAllnutt]

Amazing piece Gary! I enjoy your techniques and the end results. I would be interested in the set up and jig process. Keep the projects turning!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Michael. Sometime after the first of the year I should have time to make a video on that. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@markduggan3451]

Very nice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Mark and thanks for watching, Gary

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Amazing Gary!!!! Now you need to buy a bigger lathe so you can do a 24" version, LOL. The only thing I could see was that one of the dark points didn't fully reach the center. I would love to see the jig video. Take care my friend. Hwyl, Huw

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Huw! Well it was one of the burnt oak boards had the grain going the wrong way from planned. It was a practice cut when setting up the jig and I should have thrown it away !!!!!! LOL

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@ThePapa1947 I couldn't see that on the video. Thanks for letting me know I'll be able to sleep tonight now LOL,

[@laurazakrzewski]

Didn't see the mistake Gary, but need see a wonderful platter!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Laura. It did not really hurt the look of the piece and is hard to see. I will point it out in a future video. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@gilgrace1915]

I guess the next logical thing to make is a bowl from a platter. That is after you show us the making of your jig. That ought to keep you off of the streets for a while. LOL!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gil. This one kept me off the streets and a lot less sleep LOL.

[@ianm6891]

Absolutely liked it, any of the projects you do that require a little upfront prep/engineering I find the most interesting. Please, please do a video,Mon making the bigger jig, and of course any tips on glueing it up. Was that a 1/4 or 3/16” bandsaw blade you used? Thank you Gary!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ian. I will do that video but it will be a month or so before I can get at it. I used a 3/16 bandsaw blade on this. I think a 1/4" may have worked as good because it is a larger radius. These are things I need to iron out. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jonmartineau1004]

First off , that piece is huge ! Secondly , how do you ever come up with these ideas ? I think it is very beautiful piece . As for the oops , is it that black line across the lighter wood ? Great huge piece Gary . Thanks for sharing .

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jon. I stay awake at night planning on what I test myself with. No the black line is part of nature. There is one segment with the grain going the wrong way. It was a test piece for setting up the jig and some how I put it with the good pieces. Well it is really hard to see but it is there. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@rsitch1]

Thank you for taking the time and all the effort you put into your wooden bowl projects. I don’t have a lathe so I will be making a wall sculpture. Possible a lazy Susan or a table plate ? Thank you agin, you’re a great craftsman and your workmanship is shown in your videos… Bob

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Bob. I think a lazy soon is good for this size. And we could use one so that worked out. A bowl that big???? Well I might do it for fun. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@trjb-th8oj]

There no doubt about it you are an excellent craftsman. Have you thought about getting patents for your jigs and marketing them?

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I have thought about it I have had one jig idea copied and is being sold. Really hard to use compared to mine Liability insurance is expensive so it would need to sell a lot. I enjoy sharing my ideas.

[@DS12-42]

I believe you said you were a pattern maker during your working career?? It explains your analytical approach to design. Nice work!

[@ThePapa1947]

Yes indeed I was a wood pattermaker. It was a job I loved. But it was time for us to take it easy so we both retired. Eleven years ago for me and 12 for the wife. But I keep busy making things like this among other things. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@thehobbymachinistnz]

Gary I find these segmented projects intriguing and they turn out really good. What size blade do you have on your bandsaw? It looks like around 1/4". Yes, I would like to see how you made the fixture and the other way you would do the glue up. I learn a lot from your videos, so thank you.

[@ThePapa1947]

The blade I used is a 3/16" with 11 teeth per inch. For this size radius a 1/4" should work fine. I am planning on a follow up to this after the first of the year as time permist. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@woodbutcher3887]

Gary, the work that you do is GRAND. I am real glad that you share all your work with us. With your inspiration I have tried and completed some of your ideas. I get into segmenting urns, bowls, platters and others all with feature rings. Keep up the good work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Wow, thank you Larry I appreciate your comments. Sounds like you are having lots of fun with segments. Take care, Gary

[@jarmstrong2843]

That votex wood turning is slicker than greased lightning. I like it, Gary. I also like the jig that you designed. It's a little different from the first one you made and I will need to see if I can make a larger one for my lathe. Thanks for sharing, Bud!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John. In the process of making these I have come up with a simple way to have as many segments as you want. At the moment it would take a different base but as I type this something popped in my head. I better write it down or I will forget LOL. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

Howdy Gary, was just watching your latest video the intersecting ring wave bowl and that was a Beauty!, really cool project, never seen that done before, I heard you talking about this one in that video and somehow missed this one, you definitely maxed it out with what I could see didn’t look like there was room for even the thickness of a piece of paper 😎 Nicely done that took some time and patience, Very beautiful lazysusan, I don’t see any boo-boo, Looks fine to me ! Enjoyed the videos 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kimsey. You are right a piece of paper is all that would fit under it. No real reason to get it that close other than I just wanted to LOL Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

Awesome job Gary and I can imagine the problems putting that together but it will look wonderful on your table to display other items you have made! I would love to see a very detailed video on how to make that jig for cutting the pieces! Well done and thanks! Cheers Al

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Al. Maybe after the first of the year I will show that. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@STMwoodturning]

Looks great Gary and I didn’t notice any errors but if you say there is one, then I believe you. I’m amazed at the patience you have for these segmented projects. I’ve done a total of ONE segmented bowl and it was way more work than I ever expected. You make it look easy 😂. Take care, Stuart

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Stewart. In a few weeks I will show the oops at the end of another video. Or maybe I will make a short showing it. Really no big deal except for me. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@BruceDavid-uu2uu]

Gary Yet another amazing vortex turning. I have made over 2 dozen of your 8 and 11 inch "bowl-from-a-board" vortex bowls (great Christmas gifts!) using the earlier small band saw jig. I would love to give the larger version a try, however, my lathe is maxed out at a 14" swing. Really looking forward to seeing how you build the larger jig, but is there some way to scale the diameter down to make something in the 12-14" range? Thanks again for the easy-to-understand step-by-step details.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bruce. The new jig will make glues ups 1 inch in diameter to 24" or more. Just a slight adjustment on the fence to place the stock. I have and idea on what that is adjustable but will need to work on that. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@brucewatt2864]

Wow. It looks great Gary. I for one would really enjoy seeing how you made the JIg for the bandsaw. Totally understand how you could put so many hours into this piece. Hopefully the satisfaction you got from completing it made it all worthwhile. Thanks so much for sharing your skills and talent with us. Cheers Bruce

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bruce. I was very happy with it in the end. And I figured better ways to do one this big as I worked on it. Especially what I think will be the best way to glue everything up. If you not watched my other vortex videos they all get glued at one time. But they are much smaller. Thanks for watching, Gary