Outstanding, Gary!!! It’s always a pleasure watching you turn wood since you come up with all sorts of neat jigs to assist in cutting and in assembly. As a retired engineer, I designed things but did not make the parts. It was the machinists who came up with the way to machine parts using jigs they made. The same for your wood turnings. Those who do the actual work are the true masters of machining and turning wood. I am always in awe in what you come up with to turn wood. I learn so much from you; even in my 70s I am still learning.
Thank you very much John. As a retired wood pattern maker I loved working with the engineers where I would take their drawings and design a way to make it so it could be used to make metal castings. I will never forget working with and engineer at the former(Freightliner Trucks) now Daimler and none of his fellow engineers could even see from the drawing what he had designed. As soon as I got it I started asking a few questions and he said: You can actually see what I have designed! That was a good feeling as I had just finished my apprenticeship a few years before that. To add to the story my son went to work for them years later as a mechanical engineer. Thanks for watching and commenting, Gary
Gary you never stop amazing me with these segmented pieces. Absolutely mesmerizing. If people only knew how much work and money goes into these pieces.
Thank you very much Ronald! Very happy you enjoyed the video even with just a little bit of turning going on. For sure there is lots of time and work to do these. Purple Heart is not my favorite but it really worked out nicely here. And over time it darkens which will just add to the look. Thanks for watching, Gary
Absolutely amazing. When the piece starts to turn, you immediately can see how the segmentation was made with an incredible accuracy. What a piece of art.
There is something really engaging in geometry, especially when the results are so spectacular. I gotta try this one myself! So I dare say there will be several rewatching episodes to look forward to. :)
Thank you very much Peter. Geometry is very useful and can create some very interesting shapes. I pretty much used it everyday at work and I still love it. Take care, Gary
Gary, that piece is absolutely, positively, amazing!!! I love it... please show us more of this wizardry. I make mostly bowls and such, but I would like to get into things like this also. Watching your videos is such a great learning tool! Thank you for passing on your knowledge and expertise in a manner that helps me learn. I appreciate you taking the time to pass on you skills. Glenn
Thank you very much Glenn. I am happy to show what I do and what know. I think wood turning is a wonderful thing and hope others can enjoy it as much as I do. Take care, Gary
Wow. I just don't know what to say, Gary. This seems like the most complicated segment piece you have done but only you know if that's true. It certainly, for me, requires the most studying to see how it was done and even though I watched how it was done, I still can't quite comprehend it. I guess I will just say, it's magnificent in it's complexity and stirs the imagination and activates little used brain cells. As always, such a great finish to cap it all off! Fun to watch, that's for sure! Phil
Thank you Phil! Well I would say it was the most complex glue up I have done. But after doing one section of the center piece the light bulb lit up. Hmm there are only 4 shapes to the whole thing. Well it was still tricky gluing it up but that gave me the feeling that this will work for sure. And for sure those little brain cells got a real work out so I have some really easy(I hope) turnings lined up. Just real busy with a lot of things going on. I told you about the rats chewing a wire but that was and easy fix. We went camping for a family reunion last week and went to start the generator. Dang things chewed 7 wires so it would not start. And one took the trip with us to where we camped. While trying to clean out the nest he jumped out and landed on my chest. So I think I deserve a few easy turnings. That is my story and I am sticking with it LOL. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary
Thank you very much Thomas. I have studied these types of images for a long time and always thought I should see if I could make one. As it turns out I found it was pretty much based on geometry which I love so it ended up being easier than I expected. Still a lot of work to get there but at least I could see where I was going. Thanks for watching, Gary
It's Beautiful, Memorizing... Just simply Amazing! It really does fool your eyes. I used to watch my dad, as a kid, while he was wood turning, and was simply amazed by some of the things he made. I'm still amazed by the things you can do today! I wish I could of had his lathe because I'm still just star struck when I watch you at work and would love to be able to do some of these things myself. I work odd jobs and am always looking for different avenue to make some cash but if I was half ass good as yourself, I believe I had found something I love to do and can make a living from it! I would be blessed! That's far off, so until then, I'll continue to watch what observe what beautiful work you do! It might be interesting to see the actual 3d structure next to this. A cool conversation piece for sure!
Thank you very much Angela I appreciate all your comments. I hope someday you will get that lathe you are wanting. I do all kinds of wood turning and do not sell anything. If I did it would probably be things like this. I think there is a lot of people wanting to sell the similar turnings. Thanks for watching, Gary
I beautiful piece! I made my first tumbling bowl last week and it pales by comparison to your piece. Really looking forward to some posted dimensions on this one so I can get started on my next project!
Thank Jim. Tumbling bowls are fun to do. I think my next one will be a twist on a tumbling bowl and a cool illusion. Then I will do the break down of the one you are talking about. Thanks for watching. Gary
Another one!!! Do you stay up all night thinking of these. What amazing work Gary, you sure can keep a captive audience, thank you for great learning videos!!!
Thank you Tom. Well I do try to get a little sleep. But I have these weird dreams and wake up with these things on my mind LOL. Take care my friend, Gary
I have only just discovered your channel. I loved every minute of this optical illusion. Well Done! I have subscribed and looking forward to watching your other videos and any future masterpieces you make.👍
Thanks so much Dave! I have lots of segmented work on my channel you can go back and watch. I will be doing more but because we have a lot going on it will be a month or so before I can do one like this again. Thanks again, Gary
@@ThePapa1947 Hi Garry, It will take me that long to catch up with all of your videos, so no worries mate. I am going to show this one to the guys at the Men's Shed.
Absolutely amazing! This takes the tumbling blocks (that I have done) to another level. Could you please share the sizes of the blocks that you used? Again, GREAT project, a job very well done!!
Thank you very much James. This is based off of how tumbling blocks are made. I have done a number of them. And how stars are made. Same with that I have done a number of turnings with this star. I would be happy to share the sizes and plan on making a video showing how they are cut and sizes. I think it will be easier that way because I know a lot of people will ask. If this does not happen in the next 3 or 4 weeks ask again and I will let you know what these are. I actually do not have it written down anywhere I just adjusted my sled with a scrap piece then cut all the needed pieces. Thanks for watching, Gary
Nothing short of amazing, Gary!
Thank you very much Rod. I appreciate your comment and thanks so much for watching.
Take care brother!
Gary
That pattern is mind-blowingly beautiful, even before turning.
Thank you Jimmy! I have been temped to not even turn some of these.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Outstanding, Gary!!! It’s always a pleasure watching you turn wood since you come up with all sorts of neat jigs to assist in cutting and in assembly.
As a retired engineer, I designed things but did not make the parts. It was the machinists who came up with the way to machine parts using jigs they made. The same for your wood turnings. Those who do the actual work are the true masters of machining and turning wood. I am always in awe in what you come up with to turn wood. I learn so much from you; even in my 70s I am still learning.
Thank you very much John. As a retired wood pattern maker I loved working with the engineers where I would take their drawings and design a way to make it so it could be used to make metal castings.
I will never forget working with and engineer at the former(Freightliner Trucks) now Daimler and none of his fellow engineers could even see from the drawing what he had designed. As soon as I got it I started asking a few questions and he said: You can actually see what I have designed! That was a good feeling as I had just finished my apprenticeship a few years before that.
To add to the story my son went to work for them years later as a mechanical engineer.
Thanks for watching and commenting,
Gary
Gary you never stop amazing me with these segmented pieces. Absolutely mesmerizing. If people only knew how much work and money goes into these pieces.
Thank you very much Ronald! Very happy you enjoyed the video even with just a little bit of turning going on.
For sure there is lots of time and work to do these. Purple Heart is not my favorite but it really worked out nicely here. And over time it darkens which will just add to the look.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
We have been brainwashed with all the junk that is massed produce
Absolutely amazing. When the piece starts to turn, you immediately can see how the segmentation was made with an incredible accuracy. What a piece of art.
Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching and commenting. Happy you enjoyed the video.
Take care,
Gary
There is something really engaging in geometry, especially when the results are so spectacular. I gotta try this one myself! So I dare say there will be several rewatching episodes to look forward to. :)
Thank you very much Peter. Geometry is very useful and can create some very interesting shapes. I pretty much used it everyday at work and I still love it.
Take care,
Gary
Beautiful Work 😊
Thank you Marco and thanks for watching.
Take care
Gary
Gary, that piece is absolutely, positively, amazing!!! I love it... please show us more of this wizardry. I make mostly bowls and such, but I would like to get into things like this also. Watching your videos is such a great learning tool! Thank you for passing on your knowledge and expertise in a manner that helps me learn. I appreciate you taking the time to pass on you skills.
Glenn
Thank you very much Glenn. I am happy to show what I do and what know. I think wood turning is a wonderful thing and hope others can enjoy it as much as I do.
Take care,
Gary
Wow. I just don't know what to say, Gary. This seems like the most complicated segment piece you have done but only you know if that's true. It certainly, for me, requires the most studying to see how it was done and even though I watched how it was done, I still can't quite comprehend it. I guess I will just say, it's magnificent in it's complexity and stirs the imagination and activates little used brain cells. As always, such a great finish to cap it all off! Fun to watch, that's for sure!
Phil
Thank you Phil! Well I would say it was the most complex glue up I have done. But after doing one section of the center piece the light bulb lit up. Hmm there are only 4 shapes to the whole thing. Well it was still tricky gluing it up but that gave me the feeling that this will work for sure.
And for sure those little brain cells got a real work out so I have some really easy(I hope) turnings lined up. Just real busy with a lot of things going on.
I told you about the rats chewing a wire but that was and easy fix. We went camping for a family reunion last week and went to start the generator. Dang things chewed 7 wires so it would not start. And one took the trip with us to where we camped. While trying to clean out the nest he jumped out and landed on my chest.
So I think I deserve a few easy turnings. That is my story and I am sticking with it LOL.
Thanks for watching my friend,
Gary
Absolutely amazing. You patience and precision has paid off. One of the finest pieces I’ve seen made.
Thank you very much Thomas. I have studied these types of images for a long time and always thought I should see if I could make one. As it turns out I found it was pretty much based on geometry which I love so it ended up being easier than I expected. Still a lot of work to get there but at least I could see where I was going.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
It's Beautiful, Memorizing... Just simply Amazing!
It really does fool your eyes. I used to watch my dad, as a kid, while he was wood turning, and was simply amazed by some of the things he made. I'm still amazed by the things you can do today! I wish I could of had his lathe because I'm still just star struck when I watch you at work and would love to be able to do some of these things myself. I work odd jobs and am always looking for different avenue to make some cash but if I was half ass good as yourself, I believe I had found something I love to do and can make a living from it! I would be blessed! That's far off, so until then, I'll continue to watch what observe what beautiful work you do! It might be interesting to see the actual 3d structure next to this. A cool conversation piece for sure!
Thank you very much Angela I appreciate all your comments.
I hope someday you will get that lathe you are wanting.
I do all kinds of wood turning and do not sell anything.
If I did it would probably be things like this. I think there is a lot of people wanting to sell the similar turnings.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Fantastic! Great 3D effect. Even during the glue up I could see it. Sometimes it’s not that noticeable till done and a finish on it. Great idea.
Thank you Bob. I was trying to figure out how to hide the design during the glue up but that would have been impossible.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Wow. Just Wow. There are no words to describe how amazing this is. You have every right to be proud of this piece, it is spectacular.
Thank you very much. I had a lot of fun making it and happy you enjoyed watching.
Take care,
Gary
I beautiful piece! I made my first tumbling bowl last week and it pales by comparison to your piece. Really looking forward to some posted dimensions on this one so I can get started on my next project!
Thank Jim. Tumbling bowls are fun to do. I think my next one will be a twist on a tumbling bowl and a cool illusion. Then I will do the break down of the one you are talking about.
Thanks for watching.
Gary
Another one!!! Do you stay up all night thinking of these. What amazing work Gary, you sure can keep a captive audience, thank you for great learning videos!!!
Thank you Tom. Well I do try to get a little sleep. But I have these weird dreams and wake up with these things on my mind LOL.
Take care my friend,
Gary
Absolutely amazing!! You’re an awesome artist. I can’t wait to see more.
Thank you very much Gail. Most of the illusions are inspired by the artist M.C. Ecsher. I appreciate you watching and commenting,
Gary
I have only just discovered your channel. I loved every minute of this optical illusion. Well Done! I have subscribed and looking forward to watching your other videos and any future masterpieces you make.👍
Thanks so much Dave! I have lots of segmented work on my channel you can go back and watch. I will be doing more but because we have a lot going on it will be a month or so before I can do one like this again.
Thanks again,
Gary
@@ThePapa1947 Hi Garry, It will take me that long to catch up with all of your videos, so no worries mate. I am going to show this one to the guys at the Men's Shed.
Absolutely amazing! This takes the tumbling blocks (that I have done) to another level.
Could you please share the sizes of the blocks that you used?
Again, GREAT project, a job very well done!!
Thank you very much James. This is based off of how tumbling blocks are made. I have done a number of them. And how stars are made. Same with that I have done a number of turnings with this star.
I would be happy to share the sizes and plan on making a video showing how they are cut and sizes.
I think it will be easier that way because I know a lot of people will ask.
If this does not happen in the next 3 or 4 weeks ask again and I will let you know what these are. I actually do not have it written down anywhere I just adjusted my sled with a scrap piece then cut all the needed pieces.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
@@ThePapa1947 I just subscribed and was going to ask the same question about the sizes. Can't wait for the follow-up video giving more detail.
@@johanvandyk6532 thank you very much. It will be coming soon.