Bob Post takes us from the creation of a segmented blank through the actual turning of one of his popular segmented eggs.
Variety is the key, from veneer-thin sheets to thicker boards alternating colors as they are glued in into thicker boards highlighting the variety of woods used.These layered sheets are cut at various angles and then glued into a block with a much modified pattern of alternating woods.
This cutting and alternating only to repeat the process again and again results in a highly randomized blank that Bob will use to create his eggs.
The last segmented glue-up creates a blank large enough for several eggs.
Several blanks are on the below behind the larger blank. In this photo you can also see the soup cans Bob uses to hold the eggs as their finish is drying.
Very few specialized tools are used, an experienced eye is the main tool Bob uses.Bob uses three pencil lines on the blank to guide the proportions giving the egg its familiar curves. Bob turns his eggs with a spindle gouge.
Although the egg form is immediately familiar to everyone these segmented eggs are each completely unique.
By: Bob Post On: 08/31/2017