Overview

This comprehensive guide delves into the fascinating world of turning objects from glued-up blanks, enabling you to design and craft stunning patterns and visual effects that elevate your woodworking projects to a new level. Whether you're looking to enhance your woodworking skills or explore new creative avenues, Segmented Turning provides the knowledge and inspiration you need to succeed. With Dennis Keeling as your mentor, you'll gain confidence in your ability to turn intricate segmented pieces that showcase your artistic vision. Key Features: Step-by-Step Techniques: Dennis Keeling, a professional turner, provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions on the essential techniques for closed segmented, open segmented, and ornamental segmented turning. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced woodworker, you'll find valuable insights into the fundamentals of accuracy and precision. Essential Tools and Materials: Understand the equipment, tools, and materials needed for successful segmented turning. Keeling emphasizes the importance of accuracy in construction, ensuring you have the foundational skills necessary for your projects. Showcasing the Experts: The book features the work of seven other talented segmented turners, offering diverse perspectives and techniques that will inspire your creativity. Learn from their experiences and broaden your understanding of this intricate craft. Comprehensive Projects: Segmented Turning includes 10 projects that gradually increase in complexity, making it an ideal resource for skill development. Each project is designed to reinforce your learning while allowing you to create beautiful, functional pieces. Inspiration Gallery: Concluding the book is a stunning gallery of inspirational segmented designs. Let these visuals spark your imagination and guide your future projects, encouraging you to experiment with patterns and shapes.

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Dennis Keeling is a professional woodturner who specializes in segmented turning. His work has won many awards in international competitions, including the International Woodturning Exhibition. Dennis also teaches segmented turning in the U.K. and U.S.

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