Artistry in Wood - The Meldrum Masterpieces - Segmented Woodturning

Segmented Woodturning, a woodcraft display by Bruce Meldrum from 1995. This video shows some of my late grandfather's work that I wish to share for all to see.
The art of turning wood into unique objects of beauty.
The stunning pieces you will see in this video are proof of what can be achieved with wood, glue, lacquer and great skills using intricate calculations, meticulous assembly methods, wood-turning skills and an artistic flair. Woodcraft is a very rewarding hobby that offers a challenge to every passionate woodworker including the late Bruce Meldrum whose unique pieces are seen here.
Bruce agreed to exhibit all his creations and also have them filmed by Joe Testa on the 11th April 1995 at Southern Cross University in Lismore, NSW, in Australia. Sadly, Bruce passed away on the 11th April 2016 exactly twenty-one years later.
This video now serves as a lasting tribute to the memory of this remarkable man with the passion and skills to create such beautiful artistic pieces.

[@stewartmcmanus3991]

My word, I've seen some things in my long life but this takes the biscuit. Craftsman doesn't cover it. Just a pity there's no videos, still, they were made 30 odd years ago. Thank you for showing us these treasures and inspiring a whole generation of bumbling amateurs like myself.

[@danielmeldrum4806]

Thanks for your kind words Stewart.

[@eriklarsen6131]

Stunning pieces! I wish he had made videos about how he put them together.

[@julianlech8505]

Amazing work. Where can I find information on how to make some of these designs>

[@danielmeldrum4806]

Hi Julian, all I can suggest is the internet and books.

[@chriswilson7499]

Outstanding work. I'm doing segmented work now but not at this level. I would love to know what the angels are for some of this kind of work? Again this is some of the most beautiful work i have ever seen. If you like you look at my site to see what i have done?

[@danielmeldrum4806]

Hi Chris, sure, I'll check out your work. I want to try this one day but all I'm going off at this stage are the shots in this clip.

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Daniel your work has me speechless. I really wish I could've seen you make them all. Stunning!!!!!!

[@danielmeldrum4806]

Thanks Kobie. Although this is my grandfathers work, not my own. I would love to get to this level though one day.

[@ahmedlahlou8123]

Amazing. these are some of the best segmented / turned crafts in the world. the precision required in some models is jaw dropping but 90s means no CNC right ?

[@danielmeldrum4806]

Thanks Ahmed, that's right no CNC here for this stuff. Everything sized by hand.

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

You will sir you will, you have his genes.

[@carsanvitorneadosartesanal3114]

Todos muy, muy bonitos !!!

[@josealvarinoborbacarvalho1895]

Muito bom (Very good).

[@joaobatistacosta9112]

muito bonito, lindo,lindo...

[@brianthompson2729]

fantastic work

[@franklinjames1113]

Beautiful work!

[@juracirlopesdesouza4303]

boa noite como e feito essas peças lindas

[@juliocesarmoralesabanto6291]

Fantástico,felicitaciones

[@olivierneveu3624]

Magnifique

[@PavelPavlovKiridashi]

please tell me whether there is a video on how your grandfather did these fine products, like so learn.

[@danielmeldrum4806]

Hi speculum, as far as I am aware this is the only video of his work.

[@PavelPavlovKiridashi]

Maybe have a photo or someone knows how to do it ,like there is in the world ,it is impossible that this technology disappeared .

[@danielmeldrum4806]

speculum muluceps - That's why I'm trying to get setup with woodturning at the moment. I want to work it out, eventually.