I've done one segmented piece in 8 years of turning. I cut those segments on a Delta cabinet saw with a home made Crosscut sled. For a first project it was fine.
Now I'm thinking of doing some more segmented turning but the cabinet saw is gone. So how does everyone make their segments? What saw do you use? Since my new shop is small, could I be successful with a folding contractor saw?
I recall seeing a video (from our club's library) where the turner used a miter saw to cut his segments. If that's a common approach that results in repeatable segments, I'd consider it too (with a new miter saw, because my old one is used up).
In other words, what equipment do you use to make your segments.
(And I hope this isn't like asking which religion is best, because I don't want to start a religious war
)
Thanks,
Mark
Now I'm thinking of doing some more segmented turning but the cabinet saw is gone. So how does everyone make their segments? What saw do you use? Since my new shop is small, could I be successful with a folding contractor saw?
I recall seeing a video (from our club's library) where the turner used a miter saw to cut his segments. If that's a common approach that results in repeatable segments, I'd consider it too (with a new miter saw, because my old one is used up).
In other words, what equipment do you use to make your segments.
(And I hope this isn't like asking which religion is best, because I don't want to start a religious war
)Thanks,
Mark
