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Number of segmented wedgies?

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I have started working on segmented bowls and started out the first few with 12 segmented rings. I was wondering what your preferences are for the number of wedges you prefer in your rings and input as to why.
 
#2 ·
Number of segments (in my shop) depend on size. A small piece can look good with 12. A medium piece (6" to 8") might be 16, and bigger than that 24 (or more).
 
#3 ·
Physical size/length of an individual segment is a driver for me. Too small and they are a pita, too long they have to wide. I never delved into the 1000's of pieces projects Ive seen pics of, just an exercise in…..futility? Also very dependent on the particular design/look one is after. IMO most any # can look good, depends on the particular design.
 
#5 ·
I have made a number of cutting sleds that worked so so. Then I bought Gerry Bennet's wedges and made a Wedgie Sled and segmented bowls became very easy. You can see his videos and view all the plans needed. Well worth the time and expense. I have seen a number of LJ's refer to his products, and haven't seen anything negative.
 
#6 ·
I guess it is more was intrigued by the idea you can get a bowl the same size even with using more or less wedges and varying the size. I guess the longer grain look in longer wedges has a different look as lot of smaller ones. But a sled makes it easy enough
 
#7 ·
Also new to segmented turning never thought about the size of the project. I was also interested in purchasing the weggies what is a suggestion on ones that are most useful I would hate to buy ones and never use them thanks
 
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