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President's Message

Welcome to the website of the Segmented Woodturners, a chapter of the American Association of Woodturners that was formed in 2009. Our on-line chapter is dedicated to segmenting education and the sharing of information between its 500 members. We are always striving to remain the premier international organization advancing both the art and craft of segmented woodturning for all skill levels from beginner to studio artist and we have a good mix of experience levels. Our mission is to provide a 1st class website, a forum for asking questions and sharing information, and a gallery of members artwork with an archive of 1000’s of pieces and growing to inspire you. You can learn more about what the chapter has to offer by visiting the “About” page at the top of the screen. I hope you will take advantage of our free 3 day trial so you can see our content. If you like what you see, please join our community. Everyone is welcome.
Al Miotke
President, Segmented Woodturners

Photo of the Week

Double Celtic Knot #1
By Doug Drury
During my Celtic Knot demo I was asked if I had ever done a double knot on a pen like the rolling pin I showed. I replied that I didn't think there would be enough room on a pen, but then I got thinking, why not one knot on top of another? Here is pen #1 of that design. Padauk, Dynawood, Maple and Walnut. Starting by preparing two blanks the same size, one of Padauk and one of Dynawood. First knot was cut at 22.5 degrees off 90, swapping the tops of each blank when the insert was glued This created the larger knot with the insertion of the other blank's wood. Second knot was cut at 45 degrees off 90, no swapping of the tops. Pen kit is a Sierra from Lee Valley. Finish is Glue Boost after being sanded to 1,000. Then Glue Boost wet sanded to 12,000 followed by Zona Paper, EEE abrasive grit and wax, Huts Plastic Polish buffed at 3,500 RPM.
Russ said "Wow Doug! Way to raise the bar with this beauty….double Celtic knot…our next follow along!! Woohoo!!"

Meet the Member

Malcom Tibbetts
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Malcolm Tibbetts, of South Lake Tahoe, California is one of the founders of our chapter and a Lifetime Achievement award recipient. He has been a woodworker since his childhood when he built birdhouses in his grandfather’s shop. After a long career in ski area management, in the early 90’s, he pursued his passion for segmented woodturning. His work resides in many prestigious collections and museums around the world, and he has won numerous awards for his art. He shares his passion for this unique art form by conducting demonstrations at national symposiums, woodworking schools, and club meetings. As the author of the highly acclaimed book, The Art of Segmented Woodturning and as the producer of eight “How To” DVD’s which are now available on YouTube. Malcolm is recognized as one of the most innovative segmenters in the world.

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Segmenting News

1. 8th Segmenting Symposiumhas been canceled because the Crowne Plaza hotel in Northbrook, Illinois has closed its doors.
2. The March Technical Guide was released 3/16/25. It is on Diamonds. Members can find it in Resources under the Technical Guides Category.