About Me:

I am a woodworker who purchased his first lathe 18 years ago.
Initially, the lathe served as a tool to create furniture pieces, like spindles, knobs, and finials, but the creativity of the lathe kept me coming back for more. During the last 18 years, I have attended countless seminars and demonstrations delivered by famous turners, read books, watched videos, and spent thousands of hours in the shop.

Segmented turning, also known as polychromatic turning, has become the principal focus of my work. It is a combination of traditional woodworking and woodturning.

Segmented designs usually have geometric patterns. This is a result of the assembly process and is why Indian pottery is a frequent theme among segmented turners.  I am currently exploring none geometric, natural scenes through the use of marquetry. Marquetry is typically done with veneer that is 1/16 inch in thickness. I am working with pieces that are over 3/4 inch thick. This requires a non traditional approach, not only due to the thickness of the material, but when used in a turning, I must compensate for joinery transitions, wood movement, and form. I combine this modified marquetry technique with other, segmented turning processes to arrive at my final design. I feel as though I have just scratched the surface of what is possible.

I am hopelessly attracted to the techniques that beg the question, how did he do that. I am having fun, and have enjoyed communicating with people from all around this planet.

MarleyTurned.com is regularly viewed in over 50 countries by people who share a common desire to turn, create, and learn.

I have found the turning community to be very supportive and eager to share what they have learned, and it is in that spirit that I manage this site. I hope that my passion for woodworking will bring you enjoyment.

Many of the items seen here have been sold or given as gifts. I would be happy to make something just for you, and if you wish, a video that shows how it was done. Please take a look at my site and feel free to email me with any questions or comments, and thank you for stopping by.

The woodworking community, especially the woodturning community is very open to offering advise on how the pieces they have made were made. It is in this spirit that I maintain this site and encourage others to continue to do the same.

With Kind Regards,

Larry Marley
MarleyTurned.com