Open any book on segmented turning and you’re likely to see at least one chapter filled with numbers, angles, and formulas. But you don’t have to be a mathematician to calculate the angles, lengths, widths and depths of the building blocks that make up a segmented glue-up. Some simple multiplication or division is all that’s needed. In this clip, I’m pleased to present segmented woodturner, Don Leman, who demonstrates the easy way to figure out how to calculate the dimensions of each individual segment, no matter how complicated your project may be. It all comes down to some very simple rules. It’s easier than you think. (4.5 Minute Video)
A number of you have asked for the formula that Don uses in my video on him. We’ll, there’s good news. He has put together a handout which includes the formula for calculating the segment dimensions. It’s a pdf document that you can download from his site at:
Good stuff! Thanks!
Wow, this is interesting! I love it!
Steve Stewart
This is great. I have spent hours watching how-tos but Don’s is the most clear and understandable I have seen. I am now looking for more of his demos.
Don, I started segmented turning a couple of months ago. Your video lessons are a Godsend, and an inspiration. Thanks.