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

[@rogermanley9017]

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

[@rockler]

Thanks for watching!

[@nevillegriffiths8681]

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

[@lukasadamcik6466]

Awesome video!

[@automaticprojects]

Beautiful project. I’m going to try this.

[@rockler]

💙

[@randykelly5175]

very informative video

[@papaharold7538]

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

[@rockler]

There are numerous segmented bowl calculators you can find online. Here’s a free one Chris Marshall used for calculating the segment sizes and angles in his segmented bowl video:
marleyturned.com/Shop_Utilities.html

[@stephenoftexas6705]

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

[@rockler]

Hi Stephen, while there are several free online calculators for determining segmented bowl segment sizes, here's the one we used for the Rockler demo video:
marleyturned.com/Shop_Utilities.html

[@zaccarroll1429]

I have been using this, does anyone have tips

[@AnnouncerBobvid]

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

[@rockler]

That is called a Longworth Chuck. You can watch a video and read more about how it works and how to make one here - www.woodworkersjournal.com/bowl-turning-longworth-chuck-routing-pattern-cnc-files/ - Thanks!

[@peteorsaeo6657]

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

[@rockler]

Hi Pete Orsaeo, Please reach out to our product support team at 1-800-260-9663 or [e-mail]. They'll be able to assist you. Thank you

[@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?

[@rockler]

Unfortunately we don't have a video available for the purpleheart/yellow heart bowl that was featured in the email. We apologize for the confusion! We've passed your feedback along to our email team. Thanks!

[@larrymarano5956]

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?

[@rockler]

Hi larry Marano, Please reach out to our product support team at 1-800-260-9663 or [e-mail]. They'll be able to assist you. Thank you

[@gerrysmith4493]

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

[@rockler]

No particular one, if you Google "Segmented turning calculator" many will pop up.

[@rockler]

Chris Marshall said he often uses this one created by Larry Marley - larrymarley.com/online_tools.php - 🙌