Wedgie sled demo

Today I am going to be showing you how I set up my wedgie sled to cut segments. I am making a personal size bowl. Tune in to see how things go!

[@rufan2199]

So cool. My first introduction to segmented cutting. Not sure what the next steps are. I will continue to research more of your videos

[@madiradesign]

Thank you! Yes watch more and learn what you can. I will be putting out a video soon about making your first segmented bowl.

[@MartyOfAllTrades]

really enjoy the video man. I work about the same way in my shop. I learned a lot on your sled. The one thing that got me was that if I do not put the wedge next to the blade (making it parallel to the blade for reference) I didn't get the correct angle even though my arms on the sled were both on the wedge.

[@madiradesign]

Thank you. I’m glad you are learning and working your skill set!

[@jerrykearns6344]

I bought your sled set, works great. @46:30 You're basically using the previously cut segment as a gauge block to set the cut depth stop, which gave me the idea to use actual gauge blocks plus school boy geometry to allow quick and repeatable setup without trying to read tiny marks on rulers. You don't need ultra precision machinist gauge blocks. The $34 fifteen piece set on Amazon (1-2-3 block plus fourteen more) works fine. Example: for a 20 segment ring, tan (9 degrees) = 0.15838444 (from a calculator) x 8" diameter ring (approximate desired ring outer diameter) = 1.267075523 inch outer segment length. So I stack the 1" side of the 1-2-3 block with a 1/4 gauge block = 1.25 inches which gives a calculated ring diameter of 1.25 / tan (9) = 7.89218941 inches which is close enough for me.

[@madiradesign]

oh wow! That's amazing. So glad you figured it out. Also thanks for sharing, I'm sure everyone who watches this video will find this very informative.

[@diy-andresruizgrajaleselamante]

Gracias por compartir tus videos, son muy buenos, podrias decirme como conseguir esas plantillas para configurar mi carro de corte para segmentos. Gracias, Saludos.

[@thehammertim]

Got an idea.. how about marking our slide stops for diameters of common segments? Need a chart or similar to cover all bases but marking our stops like at 17:30 gives repeatable results. Thank you for all your work, appreciate it!

[@madiradesign]

Great idea! I am actually working on a chart now, to help give people a basic start. appreciate you!

[@thehammertim]

You’re welcome 😊 look forward to the chart! @@madiradesign

[@BruceMikola]

do you recommend using a hold down clamp when cutting the segments. I have had issues keeping the wood slabs from moviny slighly baack or forward

[@madiradesign]

You can. I have thought about attaching one to the fence of the sled. For when the pieces for to small.

[@marklengal9990]

Sorry I missed it live. What do think about using the sled on a bandsaw? What’s the point of the zero clearance wood?

[@madiradesign]

I thank that using the sled on a bandsaw will work great! Ive seen many turners only use a bandsaw so I think you will be just fine! The zero clearance is more there to force the segments away from the blade. causing them to fall away instead of just sitting there near the blade

[@EddieWrightson-hd2bl]

What are the dimensions of the table saw sled. I have a Ridgid table saw mdl. TS 2400-1 and need to know if it will fit on the table

[@madiradesign]

This sled and the sled that I make are 16x18. madiradesign.etsy.com/listing/1265055279/segmenting-starter-set

[@Pauken11]

Thanks for this. I think if you make the whole top of the magnetic strip beveled, instead of having a horizontal landing next to the blade, the pieces will all immediately fall away from the blade and onto the table. As it is, they are pretty close to the blade and vibration could cause them to catch the blade.

[@madiradesign]

Oh. That's a pretty good idea! next time I make one. I'll give it a go.

[@danlindey7368]

2 X 3.14 X radius = ? ? divided by number of segments you want to use = length of pieces. To determine angle, 360 divided by 2 X number of segments.

[@madiradesign]

Great help! Thank you!

[@marklengal9990]

I want to Etsy and I’m not seeing the 28 wedgie? Is there another sight?

[@madiradesign]

www.etsy.com/MadiraDesign/listing/1098845569/wediges-for-segmented-turning?Copy&ListingManager&Share&.lmsm&share_time=1633834453247 That is the link the set with the 28 segment wedgie.