Acclaimed woodturner Dennis Keeling presents this exhaustively researched & wonderfully illustrated book on segmented turning. Dennis believes that the key to beautiful work is accuracy, & this underpins all his pieces. The book begins with a detailed introduction to segmented turning with an analysis of the history & popularity of the craft & the various types of construction. He also introduces the work of seven main protagonists, discusses changing technology & its health & safety implications. A section on the equipment, tools & materials required for open & closed segmented turning covers all the basic techniques for closed segmented construction, open segmented construction & ornamental segmented turning. Dennis then shows readers how to put this know-how to good use with 10 step-by-step projects progressing in difficulty, from beginner to experienced. Finally, a gallery of inspirational segmented designs from around the world offer unlimited inspiration.