Woodturning Segmented Vase From Face Out OSB
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When reviewing the agenda for the upcoming Segmented Woodturners Symposium, I noted a presentation using OSB to turn a bowl. I was very skeptical since OSB is a very difficult wood to turn.
CORRECTION: The demonstration is at SWAT. I registered for both SWAT and Segmented at the same time and crisscrossed the presentations.
However, I decided to try it my way. I would segmented the OSB but turn it 90 degrees so that the original face is face out in the vase. I have used this technique with other veneer wood with very nice results.
The OSB was as difficult to turn as I expected. The flakes tend to chip off with the slightest provocation. Yet, I persisted.
This vase consists of four rings of OSB with twelve segments each. Five more thin rings of cherry at twelve segments serve to stabilize the OSB and highlight the layers. This totals 108 segments. The vase is finished with rattle-can lacquer. The vase is 4.5″ diameter and 5.5″ tall.
Another small disk of OSB is set into the base.
Enjoy.
I have turned this on a small scale for making lace bobbins a few years ago. Yes, it IS difficult to work, but the results are very beautiful! Sharp tools and a light cut were the keys to success with this “wood”. Sometimes, if I was having difficulties, I would use some CA glue, which helped. I bought a piece that is the equivalent of a 2 x 10, but haven’t done anything with it. Now, I want to try making a bowl!
Keep your CA handy.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Alan