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

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Lloyds Award

By Al Miotke, Steve Bonny, Russ Braun

At the 2026 Segmenting Symposium, Lloyd Johnson was presented with the much-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award. Lloyd has played an important role in the creation and evolution of our chapter since its inception in 2008. His suite of software tools has also had a significant impact on what segmenters are able to design and create.

In fact, Lloyd’s software was used to design and create the award itself, which was a collaborative effort between Steve Bonny, Russ Braun, and me.

Three other awards were also presented at the symposium. Excellence Awards were given to Paul May and Chuck Fish in recognition of their unique and innovative designs and their contributions to advancing the craft of segmented turning.

Symposium attendees also had the opportunity to select the recipient of the People’s Choice Award, which was presented to David Ruger.

Congratulations to all the award winners.

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Meet the Member

Andy Chin

College Station, Texas

My interest in woodworking started in high school where we had no power tools, not even handheld ones. I made a record album cabinet with sliding doors for my parents in my senior year with all hand tools. The shop “teacher” was a great artist who could draw as well as anyone I know but... See More

Segmenting News

1. The 8th Segmenting Symposium on September 18-20, was a great success.

2. The September Technical Guide has been posted. It is an update on Segment Math #1. Members can find it in Resources under the Technical Guides Category.

3. The next SWT bi-monthly Zoom Meeting program for members will be November 5th featuring Jack Dague presenting on CNC and Laser in Segmenting See the Upcoming Events below for details.