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  1. 11-01-2012, 5:17 PM #1
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    Segmenting Different Approach

    Here is a Ambrosia Maple Bowl Blank that I roughed out last year and Kiln Dried. I decided to try something different with it, so I attached this segmented feature ring to it and top it off with another piece of solid Kiln Dried Ambrosia Maple. Since all the wood is Kiln Dried, I am hoping for the best -- We'll see how this works out. It is 6 3/4 inches tall and has a 13" diameter. The feature ring is my attempt at Ray Allen's Alternate Block design.

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  3. 11-01-2012, 5:23 PM #2
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    Absolutely gorgeous! You've got a lot more patience than I do.

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  4. 11-01-2012, 6:12 PM #3
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    Bill that is the coolest piece I have seen in a while. I really like the segments sandwiched in the middle.
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  5. 11-01-2012, 6:49 PM #4
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    Keep it for a couple of years and see how it holds up. I certainly hope that it does well and that you would let us know what it does.
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  6. 11-01-2012, 6:59 PM #5
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    I like it. Has a nice woven look. With the KD my bet is its going to hold up fine.
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  7. 11-01-2012, 8:21 PM #6
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    I do believe you hit that one into the stands.Very nicely done.
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  8. 11-01-2012, 11:55 PM #7
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    Bill, nice job with the segmenting. Regarding the long-term stability issue with the unavoidable cross-grain, it's difficult to predict. When I first started do segmented work about 20 years ago, I did a few pieces with this type of construction. Some experienced minor failures and others held together. There's just no way to predict, making it a risky proposition. If it's thin and well sealed, it has a fair chance at a long life.
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  9. 11-02-2012, 12:54 AM #8
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    Awesome bowl Bill! Love the shape and the feature ring, and the wood combos really work well together.
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  10. 11-02-2012, 5:25 AM #9
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    I think it is an attractive bowl..have my fingers crossed for you
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  11. 11-02-2012, 10:33 AM #10
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    Beauty Bill. Love the wood combo's.
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  12. 11-02-2012, 10:51 AM #11
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    That is really nice Bill;
    Love the design and as everyone else said the longevity of the bowl ? Only time will tell.
    What did you use for a finish?
    If it was one that soaks into the wood then there should be no room for moisture and thus you will be home free.
    Really nicely done.
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  13. 11-02-2012, 12:28 PM #12
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    It's a Hand Rubbed Lacquer Finish on top of two coats of Sanding Sealer. Maybe I should have gave it an oil finish.
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  14. 11-02-2012, 2:17 PM #13
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    Wow Bill!! That should be on it's way to a gallery or my bookcase!
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  15. 11-02-2012, 6:11 PM #14
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    I'm not saying anything about how this will "hold up". Probably be just fine. But right now, it's gorgeous. I really like the different woods and the "window" effect. Nice one!
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  16. 11-02-2012, 10:42 PM #15
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    Bill;
    The sanding sealer should have soaked in the that will keep the moisture out.
    Sure hope I am right and there is no shrinking or cracking.
    Nice piece.
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