Segmented bowl

[JonB]

This is the first of 3 segmented bowls I'm working on, wood is walnut, maple and chatka viga. 18 segments per ring, 12 rings and floating disc in the bottom = 217 pieces. This is the first one finish turned with one coat of oil, 2 more coats of oil over the next couple days and buff a week after the last coat.
This one has a maple floating disc in the bottom which I laser engraved before inserting, the next one has a walnut disc and the last one has a chatka viga disc.
I've done a similar one in the past with less pieces, these three species go together really well.

 

[bowman]

Nicely done Jon! Looks great, no gaps that I can see.

 

[robliles]

Looks really good Jon! I envy your patience and design.

 

[blackhawk]

Great work! What type of oil do you use?

 

[Charlie]

Very nice. Excellent work.

 

[Graywolf]

Good job!

 

[Michael Mathews]

Very nice!

 

[LocoWoodWork]

Looks great!

 

[Jeremy Scuteri]

Nice work!

 

[JonB]

I use Watco Teak oil, it has some UV inhibitors in it (not sure if it really helps or not). I usually apply 3 coats with 24 hours between and then buff after at least a week of cure time. I buff with tripoli and white diamond but never use the white diamond on walnut as it gets into the pores. I also don't use carnauba wax as that shows finger prints and any drop of water will leave spots. This type of finish gives the piece a nice feel and sheen but not overly glossy, still feels like wood.