Gain
inspiration from the work of a great American woodturner! This is
the ultimate guide for anyone interested in segmented turning, providing
a thorough look at the specific techniques and beautiful work of
Ray Allen. Allen (1930-2000) was one of the nation's best segmented
turners, exhibiting in galleries and museums nationwide and winning
a number of awards. Within these chapters you will find everything
you need to know about Allen, segmented woodturning, and how to
create your own beautiful pieces, including •Tools and Equipment:
Full-color photographs and illustrations to help you understand
the resources that Allen used to produce his bowls; •Drawing
Blueprints: Provides crucial information about segment formulas,
veneers, materials, adhesives and abrasives to help you plan your
piece; •Turning a Segmented Bowl: Allen's detailed turning
process is fully described in this how-to section, which includes
photographs and instructions for each of its 95 steps; •Gallery:
Generate ideas for your own pieces from this chapter filled with
color photographs of Allen's work; •Bowl Plans and Design Segments:
Illustrates how to recreate Allen's styles and designs yourself.
