Yet another blending of the usual wood suspects

[CHJ]

Oak and Walnut, 150mm diam.

 

[finneyb]

Very nice.
There looks to be more 'swirl' on the underside of the lid than the top - is this an optical illusion or is the lid double skinned, if you see what I mean?

Brian

 

[CHJ]

...... - is this an optical illusion ..

Yes, there are just 12 pieces in the lid.

 

[Dalboy]

Very nice indeed. I have not really done any segmented type of work but intend to in the future.

Another question about the lid have you got a jig to cut the curves so they match and line up. Or is there a technique you use.

 

[CHJ]

.......Another question about the lid have you got a jig to cut the curves so they match and line up. Or is there a technique you use.

Yes the final sizing of the segments is done with a jig on a disc sander.

Two factors have to be taken into account, the two radii have to match and the segment width has to to be exact for the segments to meet in the middle.

 

[Dalboy]

Thank you CHJ

 

[KimG]

I like these, they have a warm and homely air. Nice work Chas!

 

[EnErY]

Very Nice Pieces Chas But cant you do the same as the rest of us and not be so consistent in your work :lol: :lol: :lol: lets see summut you B@lls up for a change it may give us more confidence ,very well made and presented contrast and colour to the highest standard
Regards
Bill

 

[CHJ]

....... lets see summut you B@lls up for a change it may give us more confidence ..

Fortunately most just end up as design opportunities, hence rarely are two pieces the same just similar.
Time in the shed and past frustrations have got the better of my patience these days and if it looks as though it's likely to be a looser it rapidly goes in the firewood bag.

It's usually at this stage that things go wrong, the item below being the result of someone breaking my concentration mid glue-up last week.