Woodturning Segmented Bowl With Celtic Style Inserts

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In past videos, I have explored variations on Celtic knots far beyond the traditional four loop Celtic knot found on spindles:
-Varying the number of loops 3,4,5,6...
-Celtic knots on spindles using the table saw;
-Celtic knots on vases using the bandsaw;
-and now Celtic knots on a bowl.
A Celtic knot from square spindle stock is the simplest of all variations. This bowl is not a spindle and is absolutely not square.
I have found three principles that, if adhered to, enable a perfect knot. Since a knot has many intersections, a perfect knot has perfect alignment at intersections.
- Indexing for repeatable cuts;
- Replacing the removed wood exactly;
- Maintaining exact positioning when inserting splines.
Jigs are essential to this process.
Enjoy.
p.s. If you would like a more in depth demonstration, please contact me for an IRD (Zoom Demo) on this or other topics.
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[@TheMessyStudio]

That turned out really cool, Alan!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Billy
Alan

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful Alan

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Jack
Alan

[@stuartscott9646]

Lovely!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you
Alan

[@teslatesla203]

Good job !

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you
Alan

[@jameslansberry5583]

Thats awesome

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you
Alan

[@glencrandall7051]

the Stratton shop scores again. Nice piece of work Alan. The Celtic segments add just the right extra detail. Very well done.👍👍Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and continue to stay safe. PS I just got a SawStop and am learning the rules.🙂🙂

[@AsWoodTurns]

Congratulations on the sawstop. May your fingers ever be with you. :)
Alan

[@LewisKauffman]

Celtic knots always get my attention! Love this project!

[@AsWoodTurns]

That is at least two of us! :)
Alan

[@LewisKauffman]

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[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Very nice

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you
Alan

[@DKWalser]

That is a beautiful bowl. The Celtic style inserts create a lot of interest, complimenting the beautiful cherry on display. Yet, you nailed the form. The bowl would be beautiful even without the segmenting and the Celtic ornamentation. Those certainly add to the beauty of the bowl, but the form is so nice it would be a nice bowl even if it were painted black.

[@AsWoodTurns]

I appreciate that view.
Alan

[@Tom-eq7qr]

Nice job. I love projects with Celtic knots. I've done several, all on spindle turnings so far. Tom Fronapfel

[@AsWoodTurns]

Then you know the 3 principles you must follow. :)
Alan

[@Jeff1Jeff2Jeff3Jeff]

sweeet project .. well done, as always!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you
Alan

[@chuckbell2949]

I’ve some similar turnings for a square bowl/ dish. Fun project, but, yes, mind your finger tips.PS. 15 minute epoxy is a great tip, thanks

[@AsWoodTurns]

Yes, I needed all the time I could get.
Alan

[@williamellis8993]

Really nice bowl, Alan. I especially like that the pattern doesn't do through the top ring. Stay safe.
Bill

[@AsWoodTurns]

That is one of my rules. :)
Alan

[@mikeguschke]

Wonderful demonstration, Alan! How do you design your projects? Software or paper and pencil? I love your video streaming process. Would you share your camera, and editing process?

[@AsWoodTurns]

Powerpoint, excel, paper, scissors, whatever. If you do need specialized software, Lloyd Johnson make a nice package.
I own one but never use it.
Alan

[@connievanderwalt7793]

Great job! What brand of wood glue do you use for the segment rub joints?

[@AsWoodTurns]

PVA glue - Titebond glue I or II.
Alan