Working with a wedgie sled for great segmented rings

In this video I wanted to take a few minutes to show you all how I set up my table saw, wedgie sled, wedgies and saw stop.
All of these are very important in my creating process. I barley scratch the surface talk about all of these items. But it is somewhere to start.
Please let me know if you have any questions about anything going on in the video. Thanks for watching.
BE good, be safe and be happy! I'll catch you in the next one.
PEACE!
Make sure to tag me on Instagram so I can see your awesome work and talk to you about turning!
/ madiradesign
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Wedgies defer from video due to new source that provides them. Have now fears, they work the same and are just as effective!

[@TheLaLaFarm]

This is such a more simple design for that sled that the others that are out there. Nice job on the sled. - Rick

[@madiradesign]

Hey rick! Thanks man! it really is so easy!

[@kingrichard232]

Seen them hanging in the background of another video and had to find what they are. Great video

[@madiradesign]

Oh good! Thanks for watching! Hope it helped!

[@diy-andresruizgrajaleselamante]

Felicidades por tus videos, como puedo conseguir esas plantillas? Gracias, Saludos.

[@chandlerwiscombe465]

Elementary school to late college. Made me laugh out loud.

[@madiradesign]

Happy to help!

[@user-cd9hs6rk2y]

Gracias x sus videos ayudan mucho y como se puede aceder a las cuñas

[@madiradesign]

Claro. feliz de ayudar

[@jarmstrong2843]

I made my own wedgies out of plywood. If you know geometry and using a protractor, it isn’t a big deal making them. Important part is making accurate cuts a tad larger than the wedgie and sanding down to the final dimension on a belt sander. But using ply wood has its disadvantage. I found on humid days the wood swells a little and knocks off the angle. Now I have gone to the dollar store and purchased some plastic cutting boards to make new ones that will not swell during humid weather.

[@madiradesign]

That’s awesome! Great ideas!

[@marklengal9990]

Excellent video. I may be looking him up on Etsy. I also subscribed to your channel today. Glad I came across this.

[@madiradesign]

Awesome! Welcome aboard! Glad to have you! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@jeffbean4925]

I saw this today and appreciated the style and information of your sled. Please make your sled video as soon as possible. For your information, there are 2 apps for determining length and width for sements: Segment Calculator and Segment Calculator 2. Easy to use and are free!

[@madiradesign]

awesome Yes, I am starting the video, this weekend! I am very excited to get going on it! Thank you! Ill put those in the notes.

[@madiradesign]

sled video is up!

[@MichaelJones59]

Made your sled this weekend. It is over the top the best design I've seen, and works like a champ.

[@madiradesign]

Awesome! Find me and tag me on Instagram! I would love to follow you! @madiradesign

[@mick1gallagher]

Made the other type some time ago works great but can't resist something new like this will be made tomorrow

[@madiradesign]

Sweet hope it comes out well!

[@hcoolz1]

Best sled I have seen so so easy

[@madiradesign]

Its so easy! I love it! Making another one soon for a video. stay tuned!

[@joshz5714]

Me seeing the thumbnail for this video: "Squirrelly Dan?"

[@madiradesign]

always!

[@ScottMuellerWoodworks]

I wish I'd gone with a design like yours... I limited my capacity (in the width of segment stock). Ugh. Now I'm thinking about building a new one!

[@madiradesign]

I mean. If its better its better. Why not build a new one. A big one. A better one!

[@robsandstrom9854]

Well done Trevor.

[@madiradesign]

Thanks ROB!

[@tomrussell9565]

How can I buy this sled? How much?

[@oleguss1004]

добрый день, у вас на канале где то можно найти чертежи на эти шаблоны., разделенным по размерам сегментов?

[@charlesthomas6090]

Hey Madira, love your videos and your sled. I made a hybrid version of yours with t-track and 2 adjustable arms. One question, when you set the 2 arms using the wedgie, you said you “usually” lineup the end but it’s not important. I may be wrong but I think with 2 completely adjustable arms, the “vertical” or front to back alignment of the wedgie is critical. You can sandwich that wedgie in between those two arms and and by moving the back up and down get an infinite number of variations on your 2 angles. Am I missing something? Thanks, Chad

[@madiradesign]

No. You are correct.

[@charlesthomas6090]

Dude, I saw another of your videos where you addressed this specifically. Question answered. Thanks Love your work.

[@madiradesign]

Oh awesome! Glad you found it! Thanks for doing some research! And for watching! Always happy to help!

[@mallickramlackhan8326]

Where to buy wedges for a sledge as Iive in Brisbane Australia

[@RickinSar]

Bases on a ring diameter, how do you estimate the optimum width of your wood stock and the length of the cut / depth stop location ?

[@madiradesign]

great questions! I usually cut all my talk to "1.25 - "1.50 and then you can use this website to help you calculate everything else. www.woodturnersresource.com/extras/projects/segmentcalc/index.html

[@robertcanon9098]

what degree wedgie with your board if wood is 2.3 in wide ,you want 6 pcs about 4.6 in at widest edge, enjoyed video

[@markskellet6870]

Great video - but how do you determine the distance to the stopblock? The rings need to become bigger and bigger...

[@madiradesign]

Yes yes. If you want to reach out to me on Instagram I can give you a quick little video on how I do it. I will be trying to put out a video on my sled and stop block here soon as well. 😊 Instagram. @madiradesign

[@dennisnebgen9049]

There are also apps for your phone to help with the calculations.

[@madiradesign]

yes. that's true and im sure they work great!

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

Ive never seen anything like this before. Very interesting

[@madiradesign]

its a must have if you want to get into segmented turning.

[@eddiel7000]

I found your video interesting since it did not use the curve to adjust the angled boards. In fact I did order a few wedgies from your source, Then I got to thinking and was wondering why use the wedgies at all, I have a digital angle guide for the table saw blade. Why not make sure the sled is square , then turn it on its side and use the digital angle guide to set the boards? Have you tried this?

[@madiradesign]

I have not tried that. But I know that some wood turners do use that method. And It works just as well. the reason I like the wedgies is because its simple and fast. You don't need to know the angle of the segment you want to cut and fidget around with the angle gauge. the wedgies are easy and involve no math. Thats why I use them. but there is nothing wrong with the gauge.

[@FormerlyKnownAsAndrew]

I like this design. Do you find that you get a bit of spiraling with this jig?

[@madiradesign]

I haven’t gotten any spiraling. Unless you want it.

[@FormerlyKnownAsAndrew]

@@madiradesign Thanks! I think you have a short where you show your set up process. My wedges also have a flat edge which I will touch to the blade to ensure that every is squared up.

[@madiradesign]

Yeah. Mine do as well. Everything is square and flat. Great idea!

[@glencrandall7051]

I am interested in purchasing a couple of wedges but you don't have the link to the maker.

[@madiradesign]

Yeah I am working on getting some new ones due to complications with the maker. I will have a link up soon!

[@madiradesign]

The link is up in the description again.

[@edcable2711]

How do you know how many segments for each layer. If you start at 12, how many in the next ring and so on? Also do you have to change the wedgie for each ring?

[@madiradesign]

So, if you are doing a 12 segmented ring, there is no need to add more segments. all you will need to do for the next ring to be larger, would be to make the segment longer. so if your segments are 2 inches long I would increase the size by about an eighth. making the segments for your second ring 2 1/8 long. Might be a little confusing. I hope that helps!

[@edcable2711]

@@madiradesign awesome thanks

[@nukebert1]

Great video. I ordered a wedgie but need the sled. Where can I find instructions for the sled? Thank you👍

[@madiradesign]

I will be making a video on the sled construction soon😊 but you can also just try searching “wedgie sled” and there are LOTS of videos on here to help.

[@enzprintco.8625]

@@madiradesign DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT!!! :)

[@madiradesign]

@@enzprintco.8625 video dropping tomorrow!

[@enzprintco.8625]

@@madiradesign WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[@grumpywoodchucker]

Subbed, baby!!!!

[@madiradesign]

subbed back baby!!! LETS GO!!!

[@grumpywoodchucker]

@@madiradesign appreciate it!!!

[@charleswirth5359]

please give use the info on making the sled

[@madiradesign]

Yes. I will be working on a video for the sled here soon. 😊

[@markalanwade]

What kind of dark glue is that?

[@madiradesign]

titebond 3

[@edwinfrey2512]

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[@windsongdj]

Just curious what state do you live in?

[@madiradesign]

I am in idaho.

[@terryklimer5825]

How do i get the wedgies??

[@madiradesign]

www.etsy.com/listing/1355332525/wedgies-for-segmented-turning

[@sawdust302]

I'm still waiting for the video on the sled.

[@madiradesign]

I am currently sitting at the computer working on it. It should be out this weekend! 😁 thank you for being patient!

[@madiradesign]

sled video is up!

[@myhoneyshandmade1077]

Can’t believe I wasn’t subscribed,, what up?

[@madiradesign]

Yeah yeah! Now it’s a party!

[@pierrefortier1096]

how do you know the length of the blocks

[@madiradesign]

well, right now I just do a test run to determine a good size for the ring I want, ill use some scrap that I have lying around. Ill cut it it and then make my adjustments from there. ill try and get a video out soon giving more information about the sled and the jigs I use.

[@glencrandall7051]

A way to get close. Divide the circumference of the ring by the number of segments in the ring. This will give you the length of the long side of the segment.

[@rogerzylstra7831]

give me a address or a way to buy

[@madiradesign]

www.etsy.com/listing/1265055279/segmenting-starter-set?ref=listings_manager_grid

[@SQLKC]

I make the wedgies myself

[@SQLKC]

I got the wedige from your guy and got a printer later and made them myself. I will say both are not 100% dead on, they are off by a 10th of a degree or so.

[@madiradesign]

awesome!

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

😎

[@richarddunn9603]

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