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Philip Green:
I would like to have a go at segmented turning but not until my turning and finishing skills reach a level that will give me a good chance of success.

I have been turning for a bit over two years and belong to two clubs. Through the instruction I have received from them (starting with spindle work) and entering the club competitions (to push myself), my skills have developed more quickly than I would have thought possible. I have had some success in club competitions and am please with most of what I turn, but I do not kid myself that I am good enough to do segmented work.

All the hours spent creating the segments then gluing them together to form the rings and structure is almost certain to be wasted without the skills necessary to complete the work to a high standard, leading to mega frustration that could lead to a quick exit from woodturning as a hobby.

Paul, the learning process can be a really enjoyable experience and you would soon be producing stuff that you would be pleased with and others would admire. Learning from a good club, professional instructor or both are three good options.

A good club will allow you to gain experience and contact with local people with various skill levels. Talking to other would allow you to buy machinery and tools that best suit you and avoid wasting money buying those that are unsuitable. This forum is good for this as well.

There are several excellent professional woodturning instructors who could help you develop quickly. The AWGB has training days. Companies like Axminster have some excellent instructors to run their courses. Again, you will find some excellent advice on this forum.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

malcy:
I do alot of segmented turning. I have to say I agree with what has been said above. I started turning about 30 years ago and have only really got into segmenting a few years ago. I have also to say that I love it, especially open segmented turning. What George says about people in UK not paying for the time involved is largely true also. If you want to get into this, then you don't need expensive equipment. I use a standard type table saw and a mitre saw. Doing it by hand is extremely difficult and time consuming. Accuracy is key. I cut segments on my mitre saw from accurately thicknessed wood. The wood is sanded to the right thickness using a home made drum sander. Jigs are then used to assemble rings, which are in turn sanded and glued together. This sanding can be done on the lathe. I would respectfully suggest you purchase a copy of 'The Art of Segmented Woodturning' by Malcolm Tibbets, ISBN o-85442-135-1 published by Stobart Davies. This is a superb book taking you through the process and showing you how to make jigs etc. If you want any advice or direction, please ask. Malcolm.

malcy:
Further to my previous reply, I forgot to mention that you should also view the website www.segmentedwoodturners.org. This is an online chapter of the AAW, with members and contributers from all over the world. Worth taking a look at least. It only cost $16 (£10) a year to join, but the knowledge, expertise and advice is free, encompassing and brilliant. Hope this helps too. Malcolm.

John D Smith:
Hi George I was thinking the same myself. ??? ??? John

malcy:
For your information, I have just seen a thread started by Paul on the segmenters woodturning website, to which I pointed him in this thread. So although it seems like a waste here, note has been taken of what has been posted and action taken. I thought I would advise you all of this as it reinforces the worth of this site, even if that sometimes doesn't seem to manifest itself on occasions. Keep the comments coming. Malcolm.

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