ottofolkerts
PRO Member
Hello All:
I have been turning for about 12 years, and over the years have made a lot of bowls, boxes and ornamental work. In January this year I started segmented turning, after reading Ray Allen's book. I have made about 10 pieces, and learned a lot along the way. I just attended the symposium in Chicago and met a lot of nice people, attended great talks and demonstrations, and was very impressed with the work in the instant gallery. So far I have made my designs on paper and done my calculations in Excel, and cut my segments with the tools I already had in the shop. I am upping my game with software, better sled and segmented gluing jig, hoping to improve the productivity and quality of my work. I look forward to interaction with, and learning from, other members of the community. I am a retired scientist and researcher/manager, and I live in Indianapolis, IN, and am a member of the Central Indiana Wood Workers (CIWW), and the turning special interest group of CIWW.
Cheers,
Otto Folkerts
I have been turning for about 12 years, and over the years have made a lot of bowls, boxes and ornamental work. In January this year I started segmented turning, after reading Ray Allen's book. I have made about 10 pieces, and learned a lot along the way. I just attended the symposium in Chicago and met a lot of nice people, attended great talks and demonstrations, and was very impressed with the work in the instant gallery. So far I have made my designs on paper and done my calculations in Excel, and cut my segments with the tools I already had in the shop. I am upping my game with software, better sled and segmented gluing jig, hoping to improve the productivity and quality of my work. I look forward to interaction with, and learning from, other members of the community. I am a retired scientist and researcher/manager, and I live in Indianapolis, IN, and am a member of the Central Indiana Wood Workers (CIWW), and the turning special interest group of CIWW.
Cheers,
Otto Folkerts