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  1. 06-13-2010, 3:58 PM #1
    Larry Marley
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    segmented Sun and Moon 2

    Made this for my father's 80th birthday.

    390 pieces, 9.25 x 7.25"
    Some minor changes from my first, biggest change is the floating bottom.
    I was thinking about a lower profile floating base without multiple layers.
    I glued up two 3/4" thick half rings and hot melted them to a faceplate.
    Used a small ornament tool to cut a grove, or mortise into the interior and then turned the mating floating bottom. Just enough play to expand, and tacked it with a drop of glue on the center of the end grain to prevent rattle. I am happy with the results and the curly maple bottom made it easy to sign the walnut base. You can see some of the assembly steps on my website in the "news and projects" page..

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    Just cut off the parts that don't look like a bowl...
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  3. 06-13-2010, 5:51 PM #2
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    Awesome job once again Larry.

    I will be checking it out.

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  4. 06-13-2010, 6:02 PM #3
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    Very nice, why aren't you in the Midwest so I could come over for a demo. I am amazed at what can be done with segments by other people, not me.
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  5. 06-13-2010, 6:12 PM #4
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    Amazingly beautiful. Amazing joints.

    Thanks for posting pictures!

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  6. 06-13-2010, 6:29 PM #5
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    Very nice, Larry. Your constructs are a large part of what makes me interested in trying my hand at segmented work. I really like the non-geometric nature of your pieces.
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  7. 06-13-2010, 6:29 PM #6
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    Very nice form and finish, Larry. The name certainly fits!
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  8. 06-13-2010, 6:58 PM #7
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    Just....outstanding
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  9. 06-13-2010, 8:11 PM #8
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    Larry, that is a beautiful piece! The feature/accent ring is just awesome, and the joinery is perfect. Nice curly maple, too!
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  10. 06-13-2010, 8:37 PM #9
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    Extremely well done segmented form Larry. From concept to finish, excellent work!!
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  11. 06-13-2010, 8:46 PM #10
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    Larry - absolutely beautiful work! Your Dad is going to love it! Wish him a Happy Birthday from all of us!!!
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  12. 06-13-2010, 8:56 PM #11
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    Beautiful work. I love the feature ring. I hope my kid gets me something that nice for my birthday if I make it to 80.
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  13. 06-13-2010, 9:20 PM #12
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    Gorgeous!! I could stare at that for hours. In fact...I think I will.
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  14. 06-13-2010, 10:04 PM #13
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    Nice job.

    Nice work and nice photos.
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  15. 06-13-2010, 10:15 PM #14
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    Larry, that's a gorgeous piece, and the joinery is superb!!
    I'll always be grateful for your tutorial on making a coffee scoop. I've turned probably a hundred or so of them, and people just love them!! Thank you for promoting wood turning so well!! You are a gem!!
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  16. 06-13-2010, 10:56 PM #15
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    Awesome job.. very nice
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