The Fundamentals of Segmented Wood Turning

by James Rodgers

This book explains everything you need to know to make segmented wood turnings. It begins with an outline of the essential tools and accurate cutting techniques, as well as advice on planning your project, before delving into the specifics of ring-segmented and open-segmented turning. Remaining chapters cover everything from adding decorative elements such as colors, veneers and feature rings, to making an open-segmented vessel, a segmented pen and more.

Complete with color photos, step-by-step instructions and assembly tips, it includes helpful information on various related topics, including a table for calculating segment measurements, instructions for building a segmented cutting sled and fence-setting tips.

Softcover, 8 1/2" × 11", 103 pages, 2016.