A few things to mention:

Woodturners’ Question Time

The club meeting next week is Woodturners’ Question Time so try and spend some time between now and then thinking of any questions you’d like to put to our panel of experts. How do you stop tear out, what’s your favourite wood, what’s an ogee, why doesn’t my wax finish burnish up properly, where’s the best place to get 60 grit? No question is too daft but, as compere for the evening, if you’d prefer me to ask questions on your behalf just let me know beforehand.

Sharpening

Following the popularity of the first pro-edge sharpening workshop we have two more lined up: sharpening on a grinder on the 14th August and more on the pro-edge on the 28th August.

Auction!

Some of you may have noticed a growing pile of tools and equipment in the kitchen at the workshop, well we thought we’d try to convert it to funds for the club by holding another auction on Sunday 23rd October. Make sure you keep the date free and if you’d like to sell anything let me know and I’ll see if we have capacity.

Wood Prep at Barwhinnock House

We have been offered a regular supply of wood from Barwhinnock House near Twynholm. The wood is in its raw form so needs to be cut and planked before being moved to the storage racks at the club workshop to dry out. This needs to be a regular event to make sure we stay on top of it and keep a steady supply of blanks getting to the workshop. We are therefore planning to meet there on the first Sunday of every month at 13:00 starting from 2nd October. It may take an hour or it may take longer depending on the size and quantity of wood and how many people turn up to help. As we progress I guess it will be easier to work out what needs to be done and how long it might take.

First Aid Course

I’m going to arrange a first aid course for any interested members – if that includes you please let me know at the next meeting.