Easy segmented rings no wedgie sled needed

When first starting out in segmented turning I had a lot of questions.
How do I cut these angles?
What angles do I cut at?
Is there a more simple way to figure it all of this out?

Well in this video I am going to try and make things a little bit easier. Now this video doesn't get real technical. However I do think that it will help you get started and gain some confidence in getting started with your segmenting.

Be sure to follow me on instagram and tag me in your turnings! I would love to see!

Here is a resource I used to help me figure out some simple angles to start cutting.

This website is great for beginners and amateurs. you can do really simple calculations or really complex ones. I

Here is a link to a good bevel gauge

Here is where you can buy wedgies

Here is another good source for wedgies and other information on segmenting

[stevekunze]

I’ve been putting off making my first segmented vase because of the work needed to create a wedgie sled. With this technique I’ll try my first vase this weekend. Thank you!

[davidfriedman]

Straight forward, simple effective technique, thank you!

[robinleebraun]

The wedges are the secret. If they are dead-on accurate, your miter gage only has to be tight in the track.

[davidhaydock]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing. Simple, cheap, effective.
David

[jarmstrong]

Great idea! I do the same thing. But, to ensure my cuts are accurate, I will hold the cut segments with a rubber band like what you did and then use a bright light on the backside to see if there are any small gaps. If there are any small gaps, they will really show up once you start turning. The light just tells you where they are and what needs to be lightly sanded.

[guillermopalmisano]

Going to try this weekend. What are the dimensions of the wood before you started segmenting.

[wafflebeaver]

"Never trust your bevel gauge" and "nothing is Impossible" two quotes by Trevor that should go up on my wall. Also, now I want a wedgie sled just for the name.

[voyager]

How do you work out the different widths and sizes for each progressively bigger ring? So is I wanted 5 rings ranging from 4” ring up to 10” ?

[roncole]

How do you know how long to make your cut. Set your stop ?

[roncoleman]

can you use this method to make a solid wood pie?

[חסןעטאס-סז]

Hello, where do you buy the stencil please, can you tie the stencils, thank you from the bottom of my heart 🙏

[kylefoote]

Yeah man. This is right up my alley. I need to buy some wedgies from you soon.

[miles]

Good reminder that there’s other ways to skin the cat. I think it gets easy for people to forget that when all the youtubers are doing it mostly the same way.

[tolitslumibao]

Waz up bro subscriber here..i cut 15 degree angle 12 segments i got big gap where did i go wrong tnx😂 ur response is a great help

[rudytorres]

How do I calculate the length of the segment if I want a certain diameter of the circle, for example a 4.5" or 6" or 10".

[franktardona]

Why does everyone cut segments on a table saw. Why can't you use a chop or radial arm saw

[brianyoung]

Where did you get the name bevel level from ??? No such thing can't get accurately cut blocks with STD bevel gauge on table saw too sloppy a fit

[dbat]

U moved your "bevel level" But i guess U fixes it after they didn't fit.