This is the
way the rings are made in most segmented turned pieces. An over sized
hose clamp or even rubber bands can be used to hold the blocks together
while the glue dries. |
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This is how my rings
are made. Note that the joints are at an angle and not perpendicular
to the axis. To cut the blocks with this grain orientation and perpendicular
joints would be costly and wasteful. |
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The problem with this
configuration is that clamping in the usual way makes the ring cave
in as shown. |
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To prevent this, I use
dowel pins. The following sequence shows how. |
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This home made
clamping fixture allows me to adjust the pressure on each joint and
holds the piece flat. Plastic bags prevent sticking. |