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
Walnut, Curly Maple, Wenge, 22 inches tall with granite base. Thanks to Malcolm for everything he's taught me and Jerry Bennett's method making the Clef. Gordon Dalby's 2016 clef posting helped me with form and I used Scott Gordon's idea using spheres to mount the keyboard. Thanks to all
Russ Braun said "Outstanding Sculpture Ron, one of my favorite Schleiger pieces!! I think the Walnut Clef came out great….it really nicely shows the segmenting! The composition as a whole says musical (show tunes or Emerson, Lake and Palmer?). Nice shoutout to your segmenting brothers. It’s hard to pass up using great ideas developed by others….a great tribute to their efforts for sure!! Sooo well done!"
Ciao, my name is Reto, and that’s obviously not exactly a common American first name. I was born and raised in Switzerland. My academic background includes a double-PhD in Math and Finance and teaching finance at MIT and University of Chicago. I served for 18 years in the Swiss military, starting as a radio soldier and driver for the Swiss air force and air defense and retired as a Lt. Cmdr. running recon units for an elite unit. I worked for several Wall Street companies in roles including portfolio manager, head of investments and chief risk officer...
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 will open soon.
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