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Left over segments?

Left over segments?

Segments left over? Combine them with shop scraps and make trivets or cup holders. Turn them round on the lathe or use the router to give them a fancy edge.

Jam Chuck with Shop Made Faceplate

Jam Chuck with Shop Made Faceplate

This is a jam chuck. It is used to hold a bowl or a platter when you want to reverse it and work on The bottom. Normally you would make a jam chuck by using an MDF disk and cutting a groove that would properly hold the rim of the bowl. The [...]

Open Segmented Turning

Open Segmented Turning

In open segmented turning, there are gaps left between each segment. This technique leaves many small holes or “windows” in the final form.

Turning Segmented Peppermills

Turning Segmented Peppermills

Segmented Wood Peppermills! What a great wood turning idea. We are honored to be able to feature the works of another great segmented wood turner, this time it’s Dick Fuller of North Augusta, SC.

Turning a Segmented Vase

Turning a Segmented Vase

In this article we will show how to turn a segmented vase. Preparing boards, cutting segments, assembling rings and attaching to your lathe.

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