Comments on: How To Cut Segmented Pieces For Turning Projects

By: Kenny474

Kenny474 — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:11:39 +0000

To the poster who asked about the miter gauge and sliding table:
It is an Incra unit, and they now offer the sliding table in kit form, which is by far cheaper then their other sliding table options.
http://www.incra.com/product_buildit_main.htm
This “system” is called the “Build-It System”, and it is very nice, high quality stuff. The only real difference is they use MDF for the tables instead of the phenolic coated plywood.

I myself use a Build-It system sled with off-fall table and an Incra V120 miter gauge. It is a very accurate system and less than half the cost of Don’s system which is over $500.
I have also added a fence to my miter gauge that is similar to what Don’s unit has, though mine is made of maple with T-Track recessed into it. It’s still very straight and does the same thing.

I really recommend going to the Incra site and checking out their offerings. Their stuff is top of the line and super accurate, and it’s all very easy to achieve proper angles, unlike most factory miter gauges. Even my V120, which is a lower end model, has 120 angle stops, far better than the 3 most standard gauges come with and are more accurate too.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:12:57 +0000

Excellent video Keith, but I have some constructive criticism to offer. Having worked in the machining industry for 33 years I feel I should advise you, that (the) caliper (Don is) using is not a micrometer but a vernier caliper. Again, lots of good information and also great video production quality.

Keith’s Note: Thanks for your expert opinion on machinists terms. To further my understanding, I went to Wikipedia for some deeper research. As you have pointed out (and Wiki’s editors confirm), “a caliper (British spelling also calliper) is a device used to measure the distance between two opposing sides of an object”. Calipers can have either slide-based mechanisms or divider/compass style mechanisms. Don’s tool uses a slide-based mechanism. As nomenclature has evolved today, it would seem that Don is actually using a “digital” mechanism and this will alter what we call the tool. A “vernier” caliper is the predecessor to the easier to use and read, “dial” caliper and newer and now common “digital” caliper that is so often seen today. If you “buy” these definitions, then we might say that Don is using a digital caliper.

One more interesting twist. According to Wikipedia’s editors, a “micrometer” is similar to a caliper in that it measures distance between two points, but a “mike” (colloquial term), features a calibrated screw-based mechanism. As we move into the world of digital tools, it would seem that the difference between a micrometer and caliper may become blurred, especially if woodworkers use “mike” and caliper interchangeably.

Now how’s that for confusing? Isn’t anything simple?

By: mike simmons

mike simmons — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 07:59:00 +0000

I like the video. What kind of table saw is it that? What kind of the sliding table is that? I have a BT 300 by Ryobi?

Keith’s Note: Don uses an Incra brand miter gauge with an Incra sliding table. This will run on most any standard contractor or cabinet saw.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:57:18 +0000

I am following this method, but my pieces are coming out too long. I measure the distance between the stop block and the blade with my micrometer, set based on the size I need for my segments. I cut the angle on each end, and yet my segment is about half an inch too long. It does not fit the jaws on the micrometer, the same micrometer I used to set the distance in the first place. Suggestions?

Keith’s Note: I’m perplexed. It should work. Make sure that there isn’t any play in your sliding table.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:49:51 +0000

Keith, thanks for this, your wonderful website, and all your exquisite videos. I just wanted to correct one thing that Don stated in this video. He is actually using digital calipers, not a micrometer. A “mic” would be overkill for even the most precise woodworking. Thanks again for producing and making these superb videos available to us all.

By: liam gilmore

liam gilmore — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:01:41 +0000

Thanks I found your videos fantastic. I have just started to segment work , where can I get his miter table or a plan for me to make my own Thanks, Liam

Keith’s Note: I believe that Don uses an Incra MITER5000 Miter 5000 Table Saw Miter Gauge. While there are certainly many ways of doing this, Don has said to me that this an extremely accurate way to cut the very small segments that are part of his style and work. I’ve seen him do very fine segments, and he can control the cuts very well.

By: Chris Hartley

Chris Hartley — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:44:43 +0000

After viewing Don Leman’s videos I was encouraged to do my first segmented work. It left a lot of room for improvement but I completed the work and am grateful for the direction I received from your site. Keep up the good work. CKH

By: steve

steve — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:56:15 +0000

thank ou for a quick reply
steve

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:12:40 +0000

Thanks Steve for the feedback.

Don uses Titebond 1. By the way, TiteBond is a glue that falls within the PVA (Polyvinyl acetates) family of glues. Most of us know these glues as “yellow” glues. So it’s pretty garden variety wood glue that Don uses.

As other viewers here might like to know, can you get that brand of glue in the UK?

Keith

By: steve

steve — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:56:53 +0000

nice demos.
would you very kindly tell me what glue you use as no one ever states this. as i am from the uk could you state the type as i may not be able to get the make you state.
thank you for your time in advance
steve