Something different...

[mreza Salav]

Started to turning the inside now. Realized the bolt is sticking way too much out and is causing problems. Remounted it with the bolt going inside the spindle shaft.

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Then going to bandsaw to cut it into two. Again, (with doing careful calculations) this was the maximum size my bandsaw could handle:

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finally ready for the glue up:

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[Ed Sallee]

Simply amazing.... Beautiful work of art!

I can't say anything better than what my buddy "Sarge" said up above there...

[Bruce Page]

I didn’t see this superlative used yet…Dazzling!

[Brian Effinger]

Thanks everybody for the comments.
The coke was to get a sense of measurements.
Here are some progress pics, starting with all the pieces cut and gluing the rings

I was hoping you had progress pictures. I had envisioned a different process. Again - great job!

[Richard M. Wolfe]

I really don't have to say anything....just post th tag line from the Pythons at ther end of my post. Not only something completely different but also something well done. Bravo! You now wualify as (one) of the eccentrics inhabiting the ether near SMC.

[mreza Salav]

Thanks everybody for the comments. I'm a relatively newbie and am still learning and love to always challenge myself. This was bowl No #12 that I turned. I am already thinking of designing something more challenging.

[Dennis Lopeman]

What a cool idea!! I totally never even thought of cutting something that nice in half!!

I bet you were nervous when it came to that part, huh!!!??

[gary Zimmel]

Thanks for the extra pics Mo.

I too was wonder how it was made.
Excellent piece of art again.

[Scott Vigder]

I would nominate this as the most original and stunningly beautiful piece of work I have seen in 3+ years here in the Creek.

And I have no intentions or desire to turn!

Well done!

[Jacob Griffith]

Thanks for posting. I'm not a turner, but WOW.

[Bill Wyko]

I do a little segmenting too. I really enjoy your piece. It's absolutely beautiful. Gotta hold your breath when you make the split? I've got to try this technique.

[Mike Null]

Mreza

I don't know when I've seen a more beautiful design with such outstanding execution.

Thanks very much for posting the pictures.