President's Message

Welcome to the Segmented Woodturners, an online chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, founded in 2009. Our community of more than 500 members is dedicated to advancing segmented woodturning through education, inspiration, and the exchange of ideas.

We strive to be the premier international organization supporting both the art and craft of segmented turning—for everyone from beginners to experienced studio artists. Our membership includes a rich mix of skill levels and creative perspectives.

Our mission is to provide a first-class online experience, including:

• A forum for asking questions and sharing techniques
• An extensive members’ gallery showcasing thousands of segmented pieces
• A growing archive of resources designed to inspire and educate

To learn more about what our chapter offers, visit the About page at the top of the screen. Membership is just $25 per year, giving you full access to our content and community. We invite you to join us—everyone is welcome!

Al Miotke

President, Segmented Woodturners

Photo of the Week

Softy

By Dpug Drury

I wasn't going to post this piece (due to the numerous things wrong with it that I see) but my wife talked me into posting it. Yellow heart and bloodwood. 1,158 segments in finished piece after 2,538 waste segments are removed, total segments cut 4,284. My most ambitious project to date. 15" high, 8" diameter. This is likely the last lost segment piece I'll make using hot melt glue. Future ones will be made using a new technique that I will reveal in my sessions at the symposium.

Steve Bonny said "I think Doug did a great job with this one. The wood colours and contrast make it a stand out piece. It’s difficult to get a form that holds up when there isn’t much wood, I think Doug got it right on this vase. Cool flames too!!"

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Meet the Demonstrator

Reid Gilmore

Reid Gilmore is a talented woodturner whose path to segmented turning is a little different from most. Reid brings a scientist’s approach to his work—careful planning, precision, experimentation, and just a little focus with getting everything exactly right. In other words, he was destined to become a segmenter. Today, Reid creates distinctive work that combines craftsmanship, geometry, and artistic design. We’re very fortunate to have him share his knowledge and techniques with us at the Symposium. Reids interesting rotation is titled:  Tangential Segmented Turning.

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Segmenting News

1. The 8th Segmenting Symposium has been scheduled for September 18-20, 2026. Registration is open.

2. The August Technical Guide has been posted. It is on Armatures. Members can find it in Resources under the Technical Guides Category.

3. The next SWT bi-monthly Zoom Meeting program for members will be September 3rd featuring Jim Whattam presenting on Scalloped segments. See the Upcoming Events below for details.