I saw this today and appreciated the style and information of your sled. Please make your sled video as soon as possible. For your information, there are 2 apps for determining length and width for sements: Segment Calculator and Segment Calculator 2. Easy to use and are free!
I made my own wedgies out of plywood. If you know geometry and using a protractor, it isn’t a big deal making them. Important part is making accurate cuts a tad larger than the wedgie and sanding down to the final dimension on a belt sander. But using ply wood has its disadvantage. I found on humid days the wood swells a little and knocks off the angle. Now I have gone to the dollar store and purchased some plastic cutting boards to make new ones that will not swell during humid weather.
great questions! I usually cut all my talk to "1.25 - "1.50 and then you can use this website to help you calculate everything else. www.woodturnersresource.com/extras/projects/segmentcalc/index.html
@@madiradesign Thanks! I think you have a short where you show your set up process. My wedges also have a flat edge which I will touch to the blade to ensure that every is squared up.
Hey Madira, love your videos and your sled. I made a hybrid version of yours with t-track and 2 adjustable arms. One question, when you set the 2 arms using the wedgie, you said you “usually” lineup the end but it’s not important. I may be wrong but I think with 2 completely adjustable arms, the “vertical” or front to back alignment of the wedgie is critical. You can sandwich that wedgie in between those two arms and and by moving the back up and down get an infinite number of variations on your 2 angles. Am I missing something? Thanks, Chad
Yes yes. If you want to reach out to me on Instagram I can give you a quick little video on how I do it. I will be trying to put out a video on my sled and stop block here soon as well. 😊 Instagram. @madiradesign
How do you know how many segments for each layer. If you start at 12, how many in the next ring and so on? Also do you have to change the wedgie for each ring?
So, if you are doing a 12 segmented ring, there is no need to add more segments. all you will need to do for the next ring to be larger, would be to make the segment longer. so if your segments are 2 inches long I would increase the size by about an eighth. making the segments for your second ring 2 1/8 long. Might be a little confusing. I hope that helps!
I will be making a video on the sled construction soon😊 but you can also just try searching “wedgie sled” and there are LOTS of videos on here to help.
I found your video interesting since it did not use the curve to adjust the angled boards. In fact I did order a few wedgies from your source, Then I got to thinking and was wondering why use the wedgies at all, I have a digital angle guide for the table saw blade. Why not make sure the sled is square , then turn it on its side and use the digital angle guide to set the boards? Have you tried this?
I have not tried that. But I know that some wood turners do use that method. And It works just as well. the reason I like the wedgies is because its simple and fast. You don't need to know the angle of the segment you want to cut and fidget around with the angle gauge. the wedgies are easy and involve no math. Thats why I use them. but there is nothing wrong with the gauge.
well, right now I just do a test run to determine a good size for the ring I want, ill use some scrap that I have lying around. Ill cut it it and then make my adjustments from there. ill try and get a video out soon giving more information about the sled and the jigs I use.
A way to get close. Divide the circumference of the ring by the number of segments in the ring. This will give you the length of the long side of the segment.
I got the wedige from your guy and got a printer later and made them myself. I will say both are not 100% dead on, they are off by a 10th of a degree or so.
Seen them hanging in the background of another video and had to find what they are. Great video
Oh good! Thanks for watching! Hope it helped!
Felicidades por tus videos, como puedo conseguir esas plantillas? Gracias, Saludos.
This is such a more simple design for that sled that the others that are out there. Nice job on the sled. - Rick
Hey rick! Thanks man! it really is so easy!
Gracias x sus videos ayudan mucho y como se puede aceder a las cuñas
Claro. feliz de ayudar
Excellent video. I may be looking him up on Etsy. I also subscribed to your channel today. Glad I came across this.
Awesome! Welcome aboard! Glad to have you! Let me know if you have any questions!
добрый день, у вас на канале где то можно найти чертежи на эти шаблоны., разделенным по размерам сегментов?
I saw this today and appreciated the style and information of your sled. Please make your sled video as soon as possible.
For your information, there are 2 apps for determining length and width for sements: Segment Calculator and Segment Calculator 2. Easy to use and are free!
awesome Yes, I am starting the video, this weekend! I am very excited to get going on it!
Thank you! Ill put those in the notes.
sled video is up!
Best sled I have seen so so easy
Its so easy! I love it! Making another one soon for a video. stay tuned!
Made your sled this weekend. It is over the top the best design I've seen, and works like a champ.
Awesome! Find me and tag me on Instagram! I would love to follow you! @madiradesign
The page for getting the wedgies is not working.Can you use anyone's wedgies?
What are the dimensions for the sled?
Try this. The sled is 18x16
www.etsy.com/shop/MadiraDesign?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1163641900&from_page=listing
I made my own wedgies out of plywood. If you know geometry and using a protractor, it isn’t a big deal making them. Important part is making accurate cuts a tad larger than the wedgie and sanding down to the final dimension on a belt sander. But using ply wood has its disadvantage. I found on humid days the wood swells a little and knocks off the angle. Now I have gone to the dollar store and purchased some plastic cutting boards to make new ones that will not swell during humid weather.
That’s awesome! Great ideas!
Elementary school to late college. Made me laugh out loud.
Happy to help!
Bases on a ring diameter, how do you estimate the optimum width of your wood stock and the length of the cut / depth stop location ?
great questions! I usually cut all my talk to "1.25 - "1.50 and then you can use this website to help you calculate everything else.
www.woodturnersresource.com/extras/projects/segmentcalc/index.html
what degree wedgie with your board if wood is 2.3 in wide ,you want 6 pcs about 4.6 in at widest edge, enjoyed video
I wish I'd gone with a design like yours... I limited my capacity (in the width of segment stock). Ugh. Now I'm thinking about building a new one!
I mean. If its better its better. Why not build a new one. A big one. A better one!
I like this design. Do you find that you get a bit of spiraling with this jig?
I haven’t gotten any spiraling. Unless you want it.
@@madiradesign Thanks! I think you have a short where you show your set up process. My wedges also have a flat edge which I will touch to the blade to ensure that every is squared up.
Yeah. Mine do as well. Everything is square and flat. Great idea!
Hey Madira, love your videos and your sled. I made a hybrid version of yours with t-track and 2 adjustable arms. One question, when you set the 2 arms using the wedgie, you said you “usually” lineup the end but it’s not important. I may be wrong but I think with 2 completely adjustable arms, the “vertical” or front to back alignment of the wedgie is critical. You can sandwich that wedgie in between those two arms and and by moving the back up and down get an infinite number of variations on your 2 angles. Am I missing something? Thanks, Chad
No. You are correct.
Dude, I saw another of your videos where you addressed this specifically. Question answered. Thanks
Love your work.
Oh awesome! Glad you found it! Thanks for doing some research! And for watching! Always happy to help!
Where to buy wedges for a sledge as Iive in Brisbane Australia
Great video - but how do you determine the distance to the stopblock? The rings need to become bigger and bigger...
Yes yes. If you want to reach out to me on Instagram I can give you a quick little video on how I do it. I will be trying to put out a video on my sled and stop block here soon as well. 😊 Instagram. @madiradesign
I am interested in purchasing a couple of wedges but you don't have the link to the maker.
Yeah I am working on getting some new ones due to complications with the maker. I will have a link up soon!
The link is up in the description again.
Well done Trevor.
Thanks ROB!
Made the other type some time ago works great but can't resist something new like this will be made tomorrow
Sweet hope it comes out well!
How do you know how many segments for each layer. If you start at 12, how many in the next ring and so on? Also do you have to change the wedgie for each ring?
So, if you are doing a 12 segmented ring, there is no need to add more segments. all you will need to do for the next ring to be larger, would be to make the segment longer. so if your segments are 2 inches long I would increase the size by about an eighth. making the segments for your second ring 2 1/8 long. Might be a little confusing. I hope that helps!
@@madiradesign awesome thanks
Great video. I ordered a wedgie but need the sled. Where can I find instructions for the sled? Thank you👍
I will be making a video on the sled construction soon😊 but you can also just try searching “wedgie sled” and there are LOTS of videos on here to help.
@@madiradesign DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT!!!
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@@enzprintco.8625 video dropping tomorrow!
@@madiradesign WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
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How can I buy this sled? How much?
@@tomrussell9565 here ya go.
madiradesign.etsy.com/listing/1265055279
I found your video interesting since it did not use the curve to adjust the angled boards. In fact I did order a few wedgies from your source, Then I got to thinking and was wondering why use the wedgies at all, I have a digital angle guide for the table saw blade. Why not make sure the sled is square , then turn it on its side and use the digital angle guide to set the boards? Have you tried this?
I have not tried that. But I know that some wood turners do use that method. And It works just as well. the reason I like the wedgies is because its simple and fast. You don't need to know the angle of the segment you want to cut and fidget around with the angle gauge. the wedgies are easy and involve no math. Thats why I use them. but there is nothing wrong with the gauge.
Me seeing the thumbnail for this video: "Squirrelly Dan?"
always!
please give use the info on making the sled
Yes. I will be working on a video for the sled here soon. 😊
What kind of dark glue is that?
titebond 3
How do i get the wedgies??
www.etsy.com/listing/1355332525/wedgies-for-segmented-turning
how do you know the length of the blocks
well, right now I just do a test run to determine a good size for the ring I want, ill use some scrap that I have lying around. Ill cut it it and then make my adjustments from there. ill try and get a video out soon giving more information about the sled and the jigs I use.
A way to get close. Divide the circumference of the ring by the number of segments in the ring. This will give you the length of the long side of the segment.
Just curious what state do you live in?
I am in idaho.
There are also apps for your phone to help with the calculations.
yes. that's true and im sure they work great!
Subbed, baby!!!!
subbed back baby!!! LETS GO!!!
@@madiradesign appreciate it!!!
I'm still waiting for the video on the sled.
I am currently sitting at the computer working on it. It should be out this weekend! 😁 thank you for being patient!
sled video is up!
Ive never seen anything like this before. Very interesting
its a must have if you want to get into segmented turning.
give me a address or a way to buy
www.etsy.com/listing/1265055279/segmenting-starter-set?ref=listings_manager_grid
Can’t believe I wasn’t subscribed,, what up?
Yeah yeah! Now it’s a party!
😎
I make the wedgies myself
I got the wedige from your guy and got a printer later and made them myself. I will say both are not 100% dead on, they are off by a 10th of a degree or so.
awesome!
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