The demonstration started with Jim Myer showing
us how to make a pen out of leather. The technique was very unique and created a very beautiful and original conversation
peice as well as a functional writing instrument. See the pictures below of the finished product.
Jim then followed with a demonstration of how to turn a
segmented bowl using 8/4 lumber and cutting it out on a scroll saw. He cut the wood at a 45 degree angle with each ring
the same thickness as the 8/4 lumber. Once the wood was cut he reversed the order of the rings and glued and turned
it. Look at the photo below showing a peice that has been cut and glued and what the finished product can look like
when completed.
Jim concluded the demonstration showing us
how to cut and turn a more standard segmented item. He reviewed how to layout and glue the peices to form a peice ready
for turning. The pictures below show Jim discussing how to cut the peices and glue them together. The next photo
shows a peice that has been glued and is now ready to turn on the lathe. The final photo shows a wonderful peice that
Jim completed using this technique. Segmented turning is challenging but the finished products are among the most cherished
peices in many galleries and collections. We hope you will learn more about segmented turning and give it a try soon.
