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Frequently Asked Questions
Here we answer some of the most common questions.
- How do I avoid woods from changing color over time.
- How do you calculate the cutting angle of a closed-ring segment?
- How do you calculate the cutting angle of an open-ring segment?
- What is the Segment Edge Length (SEL)?
- What is the formula for approximating the Segment Edge Length?
- What formulas convert between inches and millimeters?
- I am thinking of doing some segmented turnings. Do I need special tools or lathes in order to turn these items?
- As a newbie to Segmented Woodturning Is there a one book I could purchase on the subject of Segmented Woodturning that would cover the basics and help guide me through a few projects?
- What glue is commonly used in Segmented woodturning?
- Are there software programs available that can help design segmented items?
- I have a hard time getting rings without gaps. How do I improve the quality of my rings?
- Do I really need to sand segments
- What is the best saw blade to use for cutting segments
- What are my options for clamping rings
- What is the best approach for cutting segments
- When I sand, sometimes wood particles from one wood bleeds into another. How do I avoid that.
