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Wanted: Project Photos

Jay Helland — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:17:30 +0000

Since Steven Todd and I started this website several years ago, many have written or called with positive comments about its content. We really are just a couple of guys who have a passion for all forms of woodworking and wish to share it with others. Over the years some have sent photos of segmented [...]

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Future Woodworker: Under Construction

Jay Helland — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:25:12 +0000

If you believe strongly enough that woodworking is a worthwhile avocation; then take the time to encourage, instruct and nature the skills and knowledge in the young people you can influence. My grandson Tyler who is now seven loves spending time in the shop with his papa doing small projects which will someday have a [...]

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Woodcraft’s Segmented Bowl Making Class Feb. 23-24, 2013

Jay Helland — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:21:31 +0000

Four gentlemen attended the second class I’ve taught on segmented bowl making this past weekend at Woodcraft Supply in Lenexa, Kansas. It was my pleasure to demonstrate the basics on how to design, construct and turn a segmented bowl. I’m pleased to report that all four completed their first segmented bowl. During the 16 hours [...]

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Free Segmented Bowl Demo

Jay Helland — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:38:34 +0000

Segmented Class Group Photo August 2012 Click on this attachment to see photos and comments from the last group who took the class in August 2012. On Saturday, February 2, 1pm-2pm, Jay Helland will demonstrate how to cut stave-type segments using a table saw and sled. If you’ve ever been interested in getting started making [...]

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Christmas Gifts 2012

Jay Helland — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:16:00 +0000

This Christmas I decided to make gifts for my co-workers who have leadership or support roles in the Facilities Services department of the Lee’s Summit School District. This was my way of showing them that I really appreciate the professionalism and camaraderie they display daily. For me, I get the pleasure of making the item [...]

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Instructions on How to Create an 8 Point Star

Jay Helland — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:24:16 +0000

The following instructions can be used with the video produced for this project so that the reader can learn how to create a medallion for the base or bottom of their segmented bowls. View the video, down load and print the instructions so that you can build the medallion. Good luck and be safe in [...]

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15: How to Construct the 8 Point Star Medallion

Jay Helland — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:43:12 +0000

This video will demo the highlights of how to construct an 8 Point Star medallion for the bottom of your segmented bowl.

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2012 Kansas City Tool Show

Jay Helland — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:40:37 +0000

This year’s woodworking tool show was again held at the Overland Park International Trade Convention Center January 28-30,2012. The show was fairly well attended and the Lee’s Summit Woodworkers Guild was well represented with many of its members bringing in some of the finest projects for display. In addition to the guild display the Tool [...]

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Jesus Bowls

Jay Helland — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:11:23 +0000

My good friend Kyle Gorrell started making segmented bowls a couple of years ago in my shop. He now has his own shop and is creating beautiful objects. The Jesus bowls were Christmas gifts made for his mother and sister. He has one bowl to finish for his collection. I believe there are 107 pieces [...]

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Tyler’s (Krenov Inspired) Tool Cabinet

Jay Helland — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:55:20 +0000

Tyler’s (Krenov Inspired) Tool Cabinet Basics: Project completed on June 5, 2011 Constructed for 5 year old grandson Casework Material Walnut Casework Stand and Exterior Door Frame Material Ash Interior Doors and Draw Fronts Material Spalted Maple Completion Hours 280 Finally after 280 hours, the final touches have been made to the tool cabinet designed [...]

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