How often do you sharpen on average?

[Roger Chandler]

very interesting observation

IInteresting thread.

One aspect, that I didn't see mentioned is turning segmented work. If a vessel is constructed wiith stacked 16-segment rings and the lathe is at 1000rpm's, that's 16,000 tiny attacks per minute on the cutting edge. As a segmenter, I probably shapen at least twice as often as the average solid wood turner.

Hi Malcolm,

Your observation about "attacks" on the cutting edge makes just a little more light shine on this subject. Also another comment about glue being hard even on carbide.

My intent in posing this question was to be able to compare my practices with those of the accomplished turners who visit this forum, and then make the adjustments necessary in my technique, etc, so as to maximize my results. One thing has come out consistently - that is I need to be sharpening more than I have been, and also I might need to grind away the heel of the bevel just a little to help me transition the arc and not get the bruising marks from the gouge.

I have taken notice of your segmented turnings - WOW! Your artistry has shown to guys like me the realm of possibility. I intend on pursuing this art of segmented turning, and I have visited your website a few times.

As soon as I am able, I intend on ordering a couple of your DVD's and hope to achieve just a little of what you have been able to do. All I can say is that your work inspires me, and you are a pioneer that has opened a whole new world to the woodturner.

Thanks for your post. It was great to hear from you.....🙂