This is really interesting. Thanks! I will be attending the symposium and will attend your demonstrations. Question – what version of sketchup to you recommend?
Dave,
Everything I show here has been done using the Free version. In my opinion, the value of the paid version for woodworkers/woodturners is the ability to print templates to their exact size. This is done by transferring the design from SketchUp to the program that comes with the paid version which is named Layout. This is the software that you can use to create architectural drawings on multiple pages of any size.
I do use this often as I’ll create full-size templates which I upload to a printer such as Kinkos where they are printed on as large of paper as is necessary and then I cut them out and paste them onto plywood which then becomes my construction template.
The good news is that there are other ways to accomplish this that require a couple additional steps but saves you from paying the cost of the paid version (now over $500). I’ll be demonstrating this technique at the intermediate/advanced rotation.
Hi again Bob.
I have looked into the software for the step motor. I have also tried to find videos showing how to.
But I am missing how it works. As I dont need these plates I have a difficulty where to start. I have bought me a lot of items on the net for it all and I have the plate for the top of my table in aluminium. The screew I did order from a fellow but I have not got it yet.
I discussed the system with Oistein Jensen and he told me this was a system that looks great. I have made med a few saw jigs from different drawings
I have looked into the SP and WP to make this Christmas segment ornament. But when I make the export the number does not tell me excatly. Cutting the segments does not make it right for me. I need to try on wast wood again and try to understand what is wrong about the pieces coming out from the saw. It is possible I do something wrong from the start.
It should take me another week before I am ready with the board. Stll missing the belt but by UPS is just 4-5 days to my home.
Thanks for a beautiful site to read and John videos i excellent. But sometimes it is to any movements on the pictures and it is hard to find out. I’ll keep on watching though.
Freecing cold outside so the woodshop is the best place to be.
Thanks for your time.
Steinar in Norway
Steinar, Bill Ooms the guy that originally wrote the Indexer program has a video up on Youtube you can look at the get a better idea on using it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHpQbDNsyfU
Beautiful work Gary and a nicely organized shop. I often complain that my shop is too small, but it is pretty large (228 sg.ft.) compared to yours. I know it is hard to keep a smaller shop clean and organized and you have done an admirable job of that.
I caught a bad case of “Tom Lohman” and my life as a Segmenter has changed to amazing ever since! From BFB to amazing lamination work to multi-thousand segment count open and closed segment vessels, this man has personally raised the Segmented Woodturning bar to it’s current lofty height! This should be “cant miss” and on the top of everyone’s demonstration schedule!
Nice work with the BOC Greg; your colored pencil vessel was a real beauty! That shop looks pretty clean; the one thing that keeps me from taking pictures in mine, lol! I like your compact write up, well done!!
Wonderful story, Steve. First off-you need to retire-you are much too talented to actually work. Second-your shop IS clean and tidy-trust me.
Boats, guitars, segmenting, that thing with the broken peghead- Wow!
I am looking forward to this finishing demonstration. Anyone who has seen Pete’s amazing work knows his finishes are expert and basically flawless. My work is going to take a huge leap forward after learning how to finish the “Pete Marken” way!!
Nice shop Bob; amazingly organized and clean! Is this the upside of having your better half turning wood along side you? I’m curious about your vacuum chuck; where did this come from please? Nice introduction and get some dust and debris in that shop!
Is there a specific book you would recommend to learn how to configure feature rings for segmented turnings. I would like to learn the process without using a computer program.
Your shop is huge as I work in a small space at the back of my garage. Requires some planning, but gives me much pleasure. Thank you in advance for any suggestions and your willingness to share your knowledge.
I purchase items from Jim Driskell a number of years ago. At the time I purchase a plan for segmented turning and received the plans and a disc on how to use it etc. I have lost my “disc” and would like to buy another. Can you advise where I might get one:
Pete – great demo of the vortex bowl at last weeks SWAT in Waco … as you suggested would you also please email me the handout — that in the printed version — ran out on the left side of the room ?
I recently cut down a 50 year old elm tree with a decent sized eyed burl section that I kept. I was wondering if anyone had any intrest in this. Measures approx 20″ x 18″ x 18″
Here in Salina Kansas
785 829 7401 (Precision Landscaping)
Robin-
Sometime ago under the heading of “Projects” you had a folder that was title “Featured Rings” It was excellent information much so that I made a gift for a friend who really loved it a lot. Soon I will have the privilege of making a segmented turning for her husband but wanted to make the companion design in the feature ring. Can not find the old Project Folder in the updated website for Segmented Woodturners. Any chance you have that tutorial and could pass it along to me. I would be happy to show you the one I made if that would help. Thanks in advance.
Hello Pekka. Hope you are doing well. I have seen your homemade table saw at woodgears.ca. I am planning to build my own table saw. Can please share the model of your table saw with the upgraded lift system. It will be great help. Thanks
I live in Massachusetts and a fellow turning club member named Wayne Miller (if you went, he organized the segmented symposium in Quincy Ma two years ago) and he mentioned that you make a very precise wedge cutting sled for a decent price. Coule you enlighten me about it and the price.
I am glad that Andy started doing segmented turnings. When I first joined the Gulf Coast Woodturners Association, I was lucky enough to see some of Andy’s segmented turnings at our show and tell. I remember that I told myself that I would love to do stuff like that someday. At the time, I was lucky enough to turn a half way decent bowl. I have now been absolutely hooked on turning segmented pieces. Although I am still fairly new to segmenting , I owe most of my interest because of seeing a lot of Andy’s work. Thanks Andy for being a great motivator.
Hi Steve I’m a professional turner and Joiner I’m impressed with your work looks great , segmented work is what I’m mainly interested in producing and can imagine the hours of work involved in what you make
Keep up the good work
Regards Andy
Hello Pekka I saw your sailboat instructions , and proceded to build feature rings for two segmented Urns I have created. The frames were only 2″ x 2″ .There were 15 small pieces to each picture not counting the frames. Your instructions were great. I just wanted to thank U for the Boat construction instructions.
I purchased one of your walnut and poplar inside out ornaments. I just love the shape and would love to give one to each of my 4 children and perhaps even purchase a few more for myself.
I wondered if you had any more to purchase this year and if not if I could commission you to make them for next year.
Your work is so beautiful!
Thank you,
Sandra
very very nice work, I am not fluent in Cad programs and hope you will share with me the cad sailboat file? I have had 2 bad starts and would benefit from the sailboat jpeg as a cad file to insert into my beginner’s cad program, the rest I can make out, but the sailboat is at my limit of knowledge. I have tried to introduce the Jpeg but id is the wrong format. I an using Sketchup to learn.
Dear Steve,
I love your work and keep and give as gifts your amazing creations.
I organize one or two artisans fairs at First Parish in Concord center each year and would love to have you participate in our upcoming outdoor fair which will be on Saturday, June 11th with a rain date of June 25th. I would be delighted to showcase your works and promote the sale of them. The world is always better when beautiful works are made part of people’s lives.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Dian Pekin, Chair
Summer Artisans Fair
First Parish in Concord, MA pekindc@comcast.net
Hey from idaho, saw your work in American woodturner, love it. For “ my scars are me” on page 38, and similar , do you cut the angles in the blank before hollowing out interior , and cut windows after hollowing ?
I have gotten wood , in addition to cutting up after wind fall storms, from tree cutting and trimming businesses who some Time take whole trees ( well in chunks) from the tree owners and then make fire wood or mill them . Just call and have them let me look before they cut wood up.
Are you using carbide tips? If so have a preference?
Thanks in advance if you share info .
I will try to send photo of maple ( from Oregon) burl turning.
I am the lucky recipient of your Christmas gift exchange a few years back — “Into the Wind”. What a treasure. Thanks, Russ. And I really appreciate your critiques of my postings. Always direct and always right on the money.
Very interesting reading your Bio Russ. I was the recipient of your Christmas Exchange gift last year, the multiple candlestick, its displayed on my fireplace mantle and was shown to our New Mexico Woodturners club.
Great Story Art. I would point out that you neglected to state that you are a major contributor to the SWT website and a good friend/ brother of Russ Braun!!
Great Bio Russ. I’d also like to thank you for all your constructive critiques; you and other members have definitely helped me improve my skills. You’re a great asset to “The Club”.
Thanks Art. Fun romp thru the past with you. I think you may have been right not to mention you’re affiliation with Russ. Thanks for sharing with us.-Robin
Hi Scott – I just joined as well. Similar story for myself. I still have my 9th Grade Turning.
I am a member many years of A.R.T – American Revolutionary Turners. North of Boston.
Cool – how did you get the names, dates in Bowl …like windows? Looks great!
Mike B.
Nice write up Al! That’s some list of mentors you have there for sure. What I love is you learned the most important thing, giving back! While many of the all time greats have generated a “business” out of their talent, there are a few people that just give what they know! You are at the top of that list Brother!! I’m proud to call you my Friend; that friendship has made a great difference in my life!! Thank you for that!!
Gary
It is always great reading about other peoples story on turning. I have done a few open segment bowls. I learned from others about using pipe cleaners to clean out the glue. I glue up about 15 pieces then go back with a pipe cleaner back and forth several times to get the glue off. The pipe cleaner is dipped in water and slightly squeezed off with your fingers. Then I do the same on the bottoms of the recently glued on segments for those wood turners that just have to look for glue on the bottom side.
Want to know the price of Gerry Bennett wedges for each of these sizes 12,16,18,20,24 and the shipping cost please too. Please could you reply to this forum or send the information to my email address of how I purchase them. Based in United Kingdom
Terrific story Dennis! I have been a big fan of your turning for a long time. You make some incredible chunk vessels to boot!! For those of you that don’t know Dennis, he’s a hoot to hang out with….I’m afraid there’s no containing him once he gets started; that’s a good thing in my book!!
Thanks for sharing your bio. It had a special interest to me as I ran a commercial construction company and worked with several architects around western Kentucky. I’m glad you found a hobby to keep you going and help many other turners.
Larry
Nice write up and great story Walter! I know what you mean about CA but a walk along the ocean reminds me to let go of the things I’m powerless over. I love the tablesaw right in the doorway…this always converts a garage to a shop! Keep up the good work!
I am very impressed with your work and would like to learn more. I’ve read your More Woodturning Magazine article which I found quite good. However, I would love to learn more. Are there any videos that you have created that I might be able to watch?
Lloyd,
This is really interesting. Thanks! I will be attending the symposium and will attend your demonstrations. Question – what version of sketchup to you recommend?
Dave
Dave,
Everything I show here has been done using the Free version. In my opinion, the value of the paid version for woodworkers/woodturners is the ability to print templates to their exact size. This is done by transferring the design from SketchUp to the program that comes with the paid version which is named Layout. This is the software that you can use to create architectural drawings on multiple pages of any size.
I do use this often as I’ll create full-size templates which I upload to a printer such as Kinkos where they are printed on as large of paper as is necessary and then I cut them out and paste them onto plywood which then becomes my construction template.
The good news is that there are other ways to accomplish this that require a couple additional steps but saves you from paying the cost of the paid version (now over $500). I’ll be demonstrating this technique at the intermediate/advanced rotation.
Cool! Thanks, Lloyd! Looking forward to St. Louis!! I’ll also be in Portland for the AAW symposium. Maybe we will see you there.
Hi again Bob.
I have looked into the software for the step motor. I have also tried to find videos showing how to.
But I am missing how it works. As I dont need these plates I have a difficulty where to start. I have bought me a lot of items on the net for it all and I have the plate for the top of my table in aluminium. The screew I did order from a fellow but I have not got it yet.
I discussed the system with Oistein Jensen and he told me this was a system that looks great. I have made med a few saw jigs from different drawings
I have looked into the SP and WP to make this Christmas segment ornament. But when I make the export the number does not tell me excatly. Cutting the segments does not make it right for me. I need to try on wast wood again and try to understand what is wrong about the pieces coming out from the saw. It is possible I do something wrong from the start.
It should take me another week before I am ready with the board. Stll missing the belt but by UPS is just 4-5 days to my home.
Thanks for a beautiful site to read and John videos i excellent. But sometimes it is to any movements on the pictures and it is hard to find out. I’ll keep on watching though.
Freecing cold outside so the woodshop is the best place to be.
Thanks for your time.
Steinar in Norway
Steinar, Bill Ooms the guy that originally wrote the Indexer program has a video up on Youtube you can look at the get a better idea on using it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHpQbDNsyfU
Tom your always pushing the envelope. I really enjoy your work.
Wow-This should be a great class! Tom is a true master and what he keeps coming up with is amazing. I’m looking forward to this one. Thanks Tom
I have always admired Tom for taking projects to the next level. He has been an inspiration to me.
Thanks Pekka, very nice to know more about you.
Thanks Robert and Jim of your kind words!
Beautiful workmanship. Impressive clean neat shop. Truely a man cave:). Ought to keep the supervisors away very effectively. Thanks for sharing.
Nice shop Gary, you’ve crammed a lot into a small place!
Compact but efficient ? All your pieces are top notch Gary. Thanks for sharing your story
Nice job Gary! “There’s a place for everything” is soooo true and shown well in your shop! Nice job on your presentation and your collection of work!
I’m very impressed with the quality of your work Pekka and also the ingenuity shown in your shop made tools.
Beautiful work Gary and a nicely organized shop. I often complain that my shop is too small, but it is pretty large (228 sg.ft.) compared to yours. I know it is hard to keep a smaller shop clean and organized and you have done an admirable job of that.
I follow Tom’s every post on YouTube…Looking forward to seeing his secrets unveiled in Saint Louis.
I caught a bad case of “Tom Lohman” and my life as a Segmenter has changed to amazing ever since! From BFB to amazing lamination work to multi-thousand segment count open and closed segment vessels, this man has personally raised the Segmented Woodturning bar to it’s current lofty height! This should be “cant miss” and on the top of everyone’s demonstration schedule!
Nice story and what a clean, organized shop Gene. You’ve set the bar high for me, lol!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing, very interesting guy you are!
Pekka
Nice work with the BOC Greg; your colored pencil vessel was a real beauty! That shop looks pretty clean; the one thing that keeps me from taking pictures in mine, lol! I like your compact write up, well done!!
Wonderful story, Steve. First off-you need to retire-you are much too talented to actually work. Second-your shop IS clean and tidy-trust me.
Boats, guitars, segmenting, that thing with the broken peghead- Wow!
I am looking forward to this finishing demonstration. Anyone who has seen Pete’s amazing work knows his finishes are expert and basically flawless. My work is going to take a huge leap forward after learning how to finish the “Pete Marken” way!!
This demonstration should excellent based on Pete’s beautiful projects, looking forward to it.
Great story, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing. It is great to see how you and Cerritos College is contributing to the turning community.
Nice shop Bob; amazingly organized and clean! Is this the upside of having your better half turning wood along side you? I’m curious about your vacuum chuck; where did this come from please? Nice introduction and get some dust and debris in that shop!
Pete’s precision ,jigs, and flawless finishes defines his expertise
Very nice shop. You don’t have to have a huge shop to do quality work.I like your work .
Is there a specific book you would recommend to learn how to configure feature rings for segmented turnings. I would like to learn the process without using a computer program.
Your shop is huge as I work in a small space at the back of my garage. Requires some planning, but gives me much pleasure. Thank you in advance for any suggestions and your willingness to share your knowledge.
I purchase items from Jim Driskell a number of years ago. At the time I purchase a plan for segmented turning and received the plans and a disc on how to use it etc. I have lost my “disc” and would like to buy another. Can you advise where I might get one:
Thanks Bruce
Please email me the handout you ran short of at the 2019 SWAT program on Vortex Bowls.
Pete – great demo of the vortex bowl at last weeks SWAT in Waco … as you suggested would you also please email me the handout — that in the printed version — ran out on the left side of the room ?
Thanks very much. ted
If some one needs to be updated with latest technologies then he must be
pay a quick visit this site and be up to date daily.
I recently cut down a 50 year old elm tree with a decent sized eyed burl section that I kept. I was wondering if anyone had any intrest in this. Measures approx 20″ x 18″ x 18″
Here in Salina Kansas
785 829 7401 (Precision Landscaping)
I would like to contact Robin please
Pekka a pleasure to see your bio and work. I am attempting to create a boat bowl. Would you share an autocad of the sketch so I may refuse the size.
Robin-
Sometime ago under the heading of “Projects” you had a folder that was title “Featured Rings” It was excellent information much so that I made a gift for a friend who really loved it a lot. Soon I will have the privilege of making a segmented turning for her husband but wanted to make the companion design in the feature ring. Can not find the old Project Folder in the updated website for Segmented Woodturners. Any chance you have that tutorial and could pass it along to me. I would be happy to show you the one I made if that would help. Thanks in advance.
Pete
pricing for your work???
Hello Pekka. Hope you are doing well. I have seen your homemade table saw at woodgears.ca. I am planning to build my own table saw. Can please share the model of your table saw with the upgraded lift system. It will be great help. Thanks
I live in Massachusetts and a fellow turning club member named Wayne Miller (if you went, he organized the segmented symposium in Quincy Ma two years ago) and he mentioned that you make a very precise wedge cutting sled for a decent price. Coule you enlighten me about it and the price.
I am glad that Andy started doing segmented turnings. When I first joined the Gulf Coast Woodturners Association, I was lucky enough to see some of Andy’s segmented turnings at our show and tell. I remember that I told myself that I would love to do stuff like that someday. At the time, I was lucky enough to turn a half way decent bowl. I have now been absolutely hooked on turning segmented pieces. Although I am still fairly new to segmenting , I owe most of my interest because of seeing a lot of Andy’s work. Thanks Andy for being a great motivator.
Thanks for the kind words, John. You have done very well as a segmenter. I am please to know that I have something to do with it.
Hi Steve I’m a professional turner and Joiner I’m impressed with your work looks great , segmented work is what I’m mainly interested in producing and can imagine the hours of work involved in what you make
Keep up the good work
Regards Andy
Hello Pekka I saw your sailboat instructions , and proceded to build feature rings for two segmented Urns I have created. The frames were only 2″ x 2″ .There were 15 small pieces to each picture not counting the frames. Your instructions were great. I just wanted to thank U for the Boat construction instructions.
Very nice Mark. Really neat pieces and I like the shop-it’s clean. Thanks for sharing
Please tell Flo I tried to call but couldn’t find her phone number. Have her give me a call if she can. Thanks! Jay 707-462-0062
Hi Greg,
I stumbled on your bio, and wondered where you live? I’m also in the WI northwoods- between Hurley & Mercer. Anywhere close??
-Jon
Hello John,
I purchased one of your walnut and poplar inside out ornaments. I just love the shape and would love to give one to each of my 4 children and perhaps even purchase a few more for myself.
I wondered if you had any more to purchase this year and if not if I could commission you to make them for next year.
Your work is so beautiful!
Thank you,
Sandra
very very nice work, I am not fluent in Cad programs and hope you will share with me the cad sailboat file? I have had 2 bad starts and would benefit from the sailboat jpeg as a cad file to insert into my beginner’s cad program, the rest I can make out, but the sailboat is at my limit of knowledge. I have tried to introduce the Jpeg but id is the wrong format. I an using Sketchup to learn.
Dear Steve,
I love your work and keep and give as gifts your amazing creations.
I organize one or two artisans fairs at First Parish in Concord center each year and would love to have you participate in our upcoming outdoor fair which will be on Saturday, June 11th with a rain date of June 25th. I would be delighted to showcase your works and promote the sale of them. The world is always better when beautiful works are made part of people’s lives.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Dian Pekin, Chair
Summer Artisans Fair
First Parish in Concord, MA
pekindc@comcast.net
how do I find your store for segmented wheel?
This is more than just woodturning it’s art. It would be impossible to choose a favorite from these. Amazing work!
Hey from idaho, saw your work in American woodturner, love it. For “ my scars are me” on page 38, and similar , do you cut the angles in the blank before hollowing out interior , and cut windows after hollowing ?
I have gotten wood , in addition to cutting up after wind fall storms, from tree cutting and trimming businesses who some Time take whole trees ( well in chunks) from the tree owners and then make fire wood or mill them . Just call and have them let me look before they cut wood up.
Are you using carbide tips? If so have a preference?
Thanks in advance if you share info .
I will try to send photo of maple ( from Oregon) burl turning.
Jack , age 73 near retirement in Idaho
Hi Greg and Karen,
Found a few wonderful pictures of Lindsey from our wedding and would love to send. Just googled for the address and found this gem–
beautiful work!
As soon as I receive your address, I’ll send. Hope you are both well.
Linda Joseph
Very cool Bio, Russ! And THANKS for sharing so much of your time (and talent) to our club!
Excellent bio, Russ.
You are a terrific asset to Segmented Woodturners.
I am the lucky recipient of your Christmas gift exchange a few years back — “Into the Wind”. What a treasure. Thanks, Russ. And I really appreciate your critiques of my postings. Always direct and always right on the money.
Very interesting reading your Bio Russ. I was the recipient of your Christmas Exchange gift last year, the multiple candlestick, its displayed on my fireplace mantle and was shown to our New Mexico Woodturners club.
Great Story Art. I would point out that you neglected to state that you are a major contributor to the SWT website and a good friend/ brother of Russ Braun!!
Great Bio Russ. I’d also like to thank you for all your constructive critiques; you and other members have definitely helped me improve my skills. You’re a great asset to “The Club”.
Thanks Art. Fun romp thru the past with you. I think you may have been right not to mention you’re affiliation with Russ. Thanks for sharing with us.-Robin
Thanks for sharing Gary. Beautiful work. -Robin
Nicely done Scott!!
Hi Scott – I just joined as well. Similar story for myself. I still have my 9th Grade Turning.
I am a member many years of A.R.T – American Revolutionary Turners. North of Boston.
Cool – how did you get the names, dates in Bowl …like windows? Looks great!
Mike B.
Nice write up Al! That’s some list of mentors you have there for sure. What I love is you learned the most important thing, giving back! While many of the all time greats have generated a “business” out of their talent, there are a few people that just give what they know! You are at the top of that list Brother!! I’m proud to call you my Friend; that friendship has made a great difference in my life!! Thank you for that!!
Gary
It is always great reading about other peoples story on turning. I have done a few open segment bowls. I learned from others about using pipe cleaners to clean out the glue. I glue up about 15 pieces then go back with a pipe cleaner back and forth several times to get the glue off. The pipe cleaner is dipped in water and slightly squeezed off with your fingers. Then I do the same on the bottoms of the recently glued on segments for those wood turners that just have to look for glue on the bottom side.
Want to know the price of Gerry Bennett wedges for each of these sizes 12,16,18,20,24 and the shipping cost please too. Please could you reply to this forum or send the information to my email address of how I purchase them. Based in United Kingdom
Terrific story Dennis! I have been a big fan of your turning for a long time. You make some incredible chunk vessels to boot!! For those of you that don’t know Dennis, he’s a hoot to hang out with….I’m afraid there’s no containing him once he gets started; that’s a good thing in my book!!
Thanks for the profile and photos Gerald. Beautiful shop-I’m jealous!
Hello Bob. Thank you so much for your article. Interesting piece and wonderful turnings. Thanks for sharing your story!-Robin
Thanks for sharing your bio. It had a special interest to me as I ran a commercial construction company and worked with several architects around western Kentucky. I’m glad you found a hobby to keep you going and help many other turners.
Larry
Nice write up and great story Walter! I know what you mean about CA but a walk along the ocean reminds me to let go of the things I’m powerless over. I love the tablesaw right in the doorway…this always converts a garage to a shop! Keep up the good work!
Steve,
I am very impressed with your work and would like to learn more. I’ve read your More Woodturning Magazine article which I found quite good. However, I would love to learn more. Are there any videos that you have created that I might be able to watch?
Thanks,
Jeff