Open Segment Turning Remote Demonstrator

[Michael Earley]

Hello all.

Apologies in advance if I'm not posting this in the correct thread. A small bit of background info before I ask my favor/question: While I do closed segmenting for my basket illusion work, I readily admit that I am very limited in my knowledge or experience with segmenting. I'm also not very well versed in knowing who's who in the world of turning, especially specialized turning like open segment turning. Having said that... I'm the program manager for my local turning club so I'm not completely oblivious to "named turners" (LOL) but I'd never consider myself "in the know" either.

Now my ask: Can anyone suggest an Open Segment Turner who has experience doing remote demos for turning clubs? I'd like to get our club members more exposure to the world of segment turning and I believe it would be a great session for my group. It would be a paid demo, of course. Just need some leads on people who have experience demoing the concept as a whole - the design/planning, tools/jigs needed, assembly, turning tips/tricks and finishing. Pre-recorded portions of the process would be appropriate considering no club member would sit through a 2 week demo.

Does anyone have any good leads for me or have experience demoing and would be interested in doing a remote demo?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions

Michael

 

[mfisher]

I would suggest you send an email or start a conversation with Lloyd. I know he has done some demos and might know more people who would be interested in doing something for your club.

As far as my club, I can't think of anyone who would be interested. Most of the club members are into solid turnings. Segment turning has dropped off considerable since covid.

 

[Michael Earley]

I would suggest you send an email or start a conversation with Lloyd. I know he has done some demos and might know more people who would be interested in doing something for your club.

As far as my club, I can't think of anyone who would be interested. Most of the club members are into solid turnings. Segment turning has dropped off considerable since covid.

Thanks!

Llyod was kind enough to provide me with a gentlemen's name in SC on Monday. I called and left a VM but haven't heard back so I was spreading the net to see what possibilities were out there.

Don't get me wrong... my club is the same. One other turner and myself are the only two out of 120 members that do any segmenting but I'm hoping to inspire and educate so more of my club will catch the segment turning bug.