Segmented Wood Turning (Schiffer Book for Woodworkers)

• The Art of Segmented Wood Turning: A Step-by-Step Guide
• Woodturning with Ray Allen: A Master's Designs & Techniques for Segmented Bowls & Vessels
• The Art of Turned Bowls: Designing Bowls with a World-Class Turner
• Ellsworth on Woodturning: How a Master Creates Bowls, Pots, and Vessels
• Woodturning Wizardry

This book really takes the mystery out of making an open segment vessel. My first attempt came out great thanks to having read this book.

This book is well written and targeted specifically towards Open Segmented Turning. If that is what you're after than this will be a valuable addition.Tim

Mostly out of curiosity. But I do intend to add some of these elements to my turning over time. It's not my "go-to" book for wood turning by any means, because the open segmented style is not my favorite. I was intrigued by the possibility of turning a bowl with "holes" in it, so I purchased this book. "How do they do that." was my question. I'm glad I bought the book. This book shows the process in very helpful steps with good pictures and jig ideas.

But seeing Bill's work, as well as seeing how easy he makes it to do this type of work, changed my mind completely. My hat is off to Bill. I was fortunate enough to see a live demo that the author gave at my turning club's meeting. He's a great demonstrator, and does a phenominal job putting that skill into words and pictures. It's not that I didn't think it was interesting, I just didn't think I had the equipment needed for such precise work, or the patience or time needed to devote to it. And I couldn't believe how easy it was to do. and set about making my first piece, following the example he includes in the book.

Prior to that, I hadn't had much interest in open-segmented turning. I immediately bought a copy of his book (which is a steal considering the detail he put into it, and how well written it is). This book is a must own for any turner.Be sure to check out the author's website:http://www.smithart.us to learn more about Bill and his work. My friends and family were amazed when they saw this first piece and encouraged me to do more of them.

This book is very well written and easy to understand. William takes the reader through jig making to final product in a down to earth approach to the subject. It is the book I recommend to anyone just getting into segmented wood turning.