How to Make Segmented Bowl Turning Blanks

In this Rockler demonstration you'll learn how to cut the segment pieces and glue them up to make a segmented bowl turning blank. The new Rockler Perfect Miter Setup Blocks make it easy to cut the precise angles needed to make the segmented frames. These setup blocks feature the angles required to make segmented frames with 4 to 12 sides.

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More About Perfect Miter Setup Blocks:
Picture framers and segmented turners will love our Perfect Miter Setup Blocks. The blocks make it a snap to dial in the exact miter gauge settings for frames with anywhere from 4 to 12 sides. Each block has three miter slots, each for a specific polygon: a hexagon, heptagon, octagon, and so forth. Just fit the setup block over your miter bar, snug the block up to the fence, and tighten the knob to lock in your setting. Now you can make your cuts with the utmost confidence that all the miters will line up perfectly. No need for math, reference charts, test cuts, or trying to compensate for inaccuracies in your miter gauge scale. The blocks don't rely on scale—they are dead set on accuracy.

Features:
- Quick, accurate miter gauge setup for mitering 4- to 12-sided segmented frames on the table saw—no math needed
- Fits any miter gauge with a standard 3/4'' wide miter bar
- Easy to use: select the face with the number of sides you want, fit block onto the miter bar and snug the block up to the fence
- Includes three setup blocks: one for 4-, 5- and 6-sided frames; one for 7-, 8- and 9-sided frames; and one for 10-, 11- and 12-sided frames
- Each setup block is marked clearly for easy setup
- Made from reinforced plastic

[rogermanley]

The bowl looks beautiful and the instruction is clear and comprehensive. Thanks!

[automaticprojects]

Beautiful project. I’m going to try this.

[nevillegriffiths]

Hi Chris - I'm really enjoying watching your videos and appreciate the way you explain things. Many thanks.

[papaharold]

HI CHRIS YOU mentioned on line calculators (please leave a note as to where to locate them) much appreciated thanks!

[zaccarroll]

I have been using this, does anyone have tips

[gerrysmith]

What is the web site for the calculator for figuring the length of the segments? Thanks

[AnnouncerBobvid]

Can you explain the jig you used the top when you turn the bowl around to shape the bottom?

[MadNerdWorkshop]

Good video but I click on the link in the Rockler Email sent to me that shows a Purple Heart and Yellow Heart Segmented bowl. Where is that video?

[peteorsaeo]

Question. How do you get the segments to stay put once you run them through the table saw? LOL

[larrymarano]

hoe to you determin the stop block location? if i set for 3 inches the segments do not come out 3 inches due to the angle, the calculators only show the cut length, so if it says 3 inches how far away should the stop block be?

[stephenoftexas]

Could you put a link for the calculators mentioned in the video?