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
Strathmore, Alberta, Canada
Doug started turning in 2007 and had been an active member of the Segmenting chapter for
many years. He was introduced to segmented woodturning in 2017, and has focused on
segmenting after attending the 2018 St Louis Symposium. Since retiring Doug spends his time
in his shop working on segmented projects, golfing and traveling. Doug is active in his local
AAW chapter, in the Segmented Woodturners forums, and is happiest when in his shop or
discussing, learning, and sharing segmented woodturning techniques and knowledge.
His rotations include:
Lost Wood or Sacrificial Segmenting - In this session Doug Drury will explain what
lost wood/sacrificial segmenting is, the basic theory behind the technique, and then go
through a detailed step by step build of Floating Diamonds. Doug has shown us some
fascinating pieces using this technique. You don’t want to miss this one.
Simple Open Segmenting - Think you can not do open segmenting because; it is too
hard, it is too complicated, you need specialized super accurate jigs, you do not have
that much patience, your turning skills are not good enough? Doug says HOGWASH to
all of that. In 90 minutes Doug will make a really simple jig, glue up, and turn a simple
open segmented bowl. It does not get any easier than this.
1. Save the date - 8th Segmenting Symposium will be held on September 26-28, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Northbrook, Illinois. 
A great slate of Demonstrators are now listed.
2. The January Technical Bulletin was released 1/15/25. It is on Stacking Rings. Members can find it in Resources under the Technical Guides Category.
3. Registration for the Symposium and lodging reservations are now open!
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