Russ Braun's Segmenting Project

[Doug Drury]

I like the way you're using the wider segments to form the pattern. I'll have to keep that in mind in designing future pieces. I suppose you could use double width maple segments as well instead of putting in two regular sized maple segments side by side. I can see how this could turn into a very complex segment width puzzle quite quickly.

 

[Russ Braun]

I like the way you're using the wider segments to form the pattern. I'll have to keep that in mind in designing future pieces. I suppose you could use double width maple segments as well instead of putting in two regular sized maple segments side by side. I can see how this could turn into a very complex segment width puzzle quite quickly.

I’m really liking these bigger segments Doug! I expect to visit them again. The bigger segments really show as opposed to equal numbers of same colored small segments. Give it a whirl!

 

[Russ Braun]

Progress; I tried to capture an action shot but……might have the cure for insomnia, lol!!

 

[Russ Braun]

A little progress over the past week. Feature ring glue up is complete. I’ve reverse curved the upper section to create a different form from the Wenge vessel. Pic two shows the curved throat roughly attached…..I think it will work nicely. Top section has been turned on the interior. I have left it on the thick side (1/2”) to allow for additional form tune up once all three sections come together. Picture one shows feature ring gluing to top section.

 

[Russ Braun]

Getting close; this is now glued together!

 

[Michael Anderson]

I love that you’re following up with the red neck version. Looking great! Possibly a stupid question, but why did you want to change the form? Just for fun?

 

[Russ Braun]

I used a dowel in a Chuck, pushed the curved throat on it and used this to rasp the shape better. I like this idea and will use it again.

 

[Russ Braun]

Ready for hand sanding!

 

[Russ Braun]

First coat of Sam Maloof oil!

 

[Russ Braun]

I love that you’re following up with the red neck version. Looking great! Possibly a stupid question, but why did you want to change the form? Just for fun?

Great question Michael!

When I do two pieces at once, they need to end up looking different from each other. Often times that means a form change as well.

You may see similar pieces come out of my shop; they are all going to be unique to themselves. This piece will become my swap piece over at the SWT site.

My usual goal in creating swap pieces is to have the recipient completely stoked at their swap piece; I am confident in stating, mission accomplished.

These took time, I love spending time in the shop. I got to do a follow along project on the AAW forum, that was fun. I got two vessels done in a single project…always enjoyable!!

I am curious about people’s opinion on the two forms. I like this second one a lot; I like the first as well. we should wait until I post the finished pic of the red one….it needs to be named as well!!

 

[Vincent Vogel]

Very nice Russ, it's amazing all the pieces together. I like the shape. The feature ring is "just enough", it doesn't detract from the overall shape and figure, which is what I think is the main attraction your'e trying to accomplish.

 

[Doug Drury]

This piece will become my swap piece over at the SWT site.

Oh Crap. I think I'm going to be last this year with my SWT swap piece. Had to make a second one as I had alignment issues with the first. Then my waste block broke from the overhang needed for the offset turning point. Finally got everything turned and applied aqua coat to seal/fill the grain. Accidentally grabbed the oil based poly instead of the water based . Hand sanded everything back and applied the water based poly. Now having issues getting a smooth finish. Two more coats to apply today, and then have to wait for things to harden before polishing (once again by hand). I think you're going to loose your last one completed title this year.

 

[Michael Anderson]

@Doug Drury i might be a contender for last as well. Oof!

 

[Russ Braun]

Final Post on this follow along (Yeah Right)! Here are the two pieces posted together. They are similar but very different. Remember that these two vessels were cut out of differing woods but the same size rings. By leaving the stock a little thicker than required, these vessels could be formed into different shaped pieces. It was easy enough to change the throat detail and the feature ring to individualize each piece. Let me know what you think about the different forms......I am not thin skinned so fire away!! I hope you all enjoyed the show; I am looking forward to going at it again soon!!

 

[Doug Drury]

Those turned out great Russ. I'm sure the recipients will be as thrilled to receive them as I was to receive Summer Breeze. Well done my fellow segmenter.