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

Softly

By Glenn Jorgenson

4" round yellowhart with paracord.

Doug Drury said "My POTW is Softy by Glenn Jorgenson. Turning a sphere is tricky enough, but he laces that Glenn has add to Softy are fantastic. Gives the illusion that it really has been stitched together. As Reto stated, a fun and inspiring project."

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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.