TEMPORARY DIVERSION FROM SEGMENTATION OBSESSION
Segmentation has become my favorite method for making creative turnings. But, as this page illustrates, the traditional method of turning wood using just a blank of timber, provides satisfaction that cannot be totally set aside. I am grateful to my son John for setting me on the path of segmentation through his use of the specialized tools of that craft, and to my wife, Allie for helping with so many shop tasks, but especially the gluing part.
When I feel the need to deviate from segmentation I frequently choose to work with honey locust. The above image is an example. It was turned from a hunk of a tree that grew up in Lakewood, Colorado until attacked and killed by beetles. After harvesting, this wood piece was placed in my shop attic where it became so dry it almost turned to dust when I turned it. I will not use the attic again for drying wood because it is better to turn honey locust when it has a bit of moisture. The above turning is about 7 inches tall and 3 and one-half inches wide. It has a black walnut lid with a coin set in the knob. I like the turning best when it is filled with quarters.
When I feel the need to deviate from segmentation I frequently choose to work with honey locust. The above image is an example. It was turned from a hunk of a tree that grew up in Lakewood, Colorado until attacked and killed by beetles. After harvesting, this wood piece was placed in my shop attic where it became so dry it almost turned to dust when I turned it. I will not use the attic again for drying wood because it is better to turn honey locust when it has a bit of moisture. The above turning is about 7 inches tall and 3 and one-half inches wide. It has a black walnut lid with a coin set in the knob. I like the turning best when it is filled with quarters.