Woodturning Double Triple Celtic Knot

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This project features a walnut vase with two sets of Celtic knot loops of maple. It is 2.5 inches diameter and six inches tall.
Helpful equipment and accessories are:
- 2 hexagon templates sized for the maximum capacity of my tablesaw. These are drawn in software and printed then glued to .25 inch plywood or hardboard. I saw and sand to the line.
- a tablesaw sled to which I can temporarily fasten scrap to position my project for sawing.
- hot melt glue gun.
I screw the templates to the rough turned stock at the center and hot melt for additional security.
After positioning the project with templates on the sled at an angle of choice, I fastened scrap pieces to the tablesaw sled to enable returning the project to the same position on the sled.
Before sawing, I also fasten scrap to the top of the project with hot melt glue. This wood maintains the relative position of the two halves of the project that soon will be.
Then saw but not through the positioning scrap.
Now glue in the replacement wood. I used maple.
Repeat for each loop. However, I changed the angle after sawing every other point on my hexagon before sawing the next three alternating loops.
Then hollow and shape to taste.
Enjoy!
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Music: Traumerei by Shumann performed by Becky Schlappi. Used with permission.
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[@stuartdavey]

The scrap glued to maintain alignment and saw kerf was brilliant. The 6 sides allows an easy and balanced offset between the two knots. This is strongly inspiring. Thanks!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Absolutely Stuart. That is key to the process. Thank you Alan

[@matthewharvey8755]

Wow I didn't know celtic knots was this simple. I've gotta try this out! Thanks buddy

[@AsWoodTurns]

Happy to help! Matthew Alan

[@williamellis8993]

Really beautiful, Alan. I love that you are always pushing the design envelope with your projects. Stay healthy and take care. Bill

[@AsWoodTurns]

I try. :) Alan

[@glencrandall7051]

I have done several but only on square blanks. Your jig for doing rounds is very interesting. Also the brace on top to hold everything in line. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

[@AsWoodTurns]

You got two of the main points. :) Alan

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

The double knot is fantastic! Thank you.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Glad you like it! Doug Alan

[@chrish8294]

That double triple one is gorgeous!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Chris Alan

[@RayWhitbyCreations]

Stunning project!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you! 😊 Ray Alan

[@felocarp]

I am always amazed at what the combination of creativity and skill can come up with. Love this piece, Alan! It is yet another one your ideas I hope to try. Thanks!

[@AsWoodTurns]

You are welcome Greg Alan

[@user-em2bj5ry2r]

Круто! Отличная работа!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Alan

[@AllenOxendine]

So awesome, thanks for sharing. Full View and Like 👍

[@AsWoodTurns]

You are welcome Allen Alan

[@ronbeckhaus7326]

That looks amazing, Alan. Cheers, mate.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Many thanks! Ron Alan

[@pathardage1880]

fabulous.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Pat Alan

[@ricardorivera7208]

What a lovely design and thank you for sharing

[@AsWoodTurns]

You are welcome. Alan

[@markfishburn8284]

That is so cool, I like that. I will definitely have to make a jig so that I can do it. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Go for it! You're welcome Alan

[@oneturnatatime6309]

Very elegant vase. I love it. Thanks for sharing 😊 .

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Alan

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Nice work, Alan!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Rick Alan

[@BadAppleWoodwerx]

Alan, this is brilliant! I’m totally gonna give this a try. 😎

[@AsWoodTurns]

Go for it! it is a great project. Alan

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

That is awesome! I have seen it with pens, but this is truly a great looking project!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Why let pen turners have all the fun? Alan

[@LewisKauffman]

Really Cool! I use a similar jig for my rolling pins but start with square blank. I like your idea of using the long piece glued to the blank. Keeps everything aligned for gluing and allows for more use of the blank's total diameter when turning.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Lewis. You got it. Time to move beyond square stock! :) Alan

[@carolriley8472]

Very beautiful...love the design!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you! Carol Alan

[@jackthompson8019]

Beautiful Alan.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Many thanks! Jack Alan

[@richardchiswell6517]

Wow! fantastic - thank you

[@AsWoodTurns]

Glad you liked it! Richard Alan

[@alanmullock381]

Stunning Alan👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@AsWoodTurns]

Glad you enjoyed it Alan Alan

[@mrfixit6693]

Very cool!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Alan

[@asulondawn]

Great job Alan. Have you thought of turning a cylinder first than gluing the correct size hexagon to it? It would be easier to hold on to your table saw sled by using triangular stops to prevent movement or rolling.

[@AsWoodTurns]

That is exactly what I did. I rough turned the cylinder then attached the template. A triangular template has a wide base and can work. However, I still recommend a hexagon because the points do not project as much. The scrap wood on the saw table prevents movement. Alan

[@craigmckinney2219]

Great project! Clear instructions. Beautiful results. Did you know that Titebond makes dark wood glue? I like to use it for walnut, or anything that will be stained dark brown: no yellow glue lines!

[@AsWoodTurns]

I was aware of it but never used it. I'll keep it in mind. However, for this type of project i use epoxy: 1. I have had titebond seize prematurely as I work the glue in the slot an on the insert. That is bad news. In fact, 5 minute epoxy is too quick for me. 2. Epoxy is much better at gap filling. Since I cannot really monitor the quality of the surface inside the cut, I appreciate this. Thanks for your comment. Alan

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Alan, Just found out why I haven't seen a video of yours for ages. YT had unsubscribed me from your channel. Now resolved. That is an amazing vase. I believe I can get it to work on a pen as well and going to try it. I will give you a shout out when I make the pen. Keeping this for reference and I can't see a reason why this wouldn't work with an Octagon as well. Can you? Fantastic video Alan. Take care. Cheers, Huw

[@AsWoodTurns]

Welcome back! This works for anything up to the capacity of the saw. Octagon vs hexagon - I have used this process for 3,4,5,6 sided polygons. It works for any number as long as you can draw a polygon with that number of sides. Could get rather busy. :) so, 8 sure. Alan

[@stuartscott9646]

Winner!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Stuart. Alan

[@josephwise485]

Great one Alan. When cutting the piece on the table saw, were the pieces on the sled enough to keep it from turning when getting cut? The pieces you put in to make the knot, did you have them cut to match the saw blades thickness, and then just slide it into the cut? I would like to give this a try too, very nice.

[@AsWoodTurns]

It did not move. Yes, the pieces have to match the saw blade. Always replace what you cut out. Alan

[@MrAtfenn]

would wood glue work. if so would it work as well as the epoxy?

[@AsWoodTurns]

Yes it will. If you can get the spline in before it grabs. I have used wood glue but had it seize before the insert was fully seated. I also use 30 minute epoxy instead of 5 minute. In addition, epoxy has much better gap filling properties. Alan