Demonstrations to date

OrderYearMonthSubject DemonstratorClub Member?Competition Item / Notes 
12007AugustTurning, tools and sharpening Phil HowardYes
22007September Lathe basics – presentation at Dalbeattie High School Yes
32007OctoberLathe basics – tools, centres, chucks Yes
42007NovemberFinishing – abrasives, sealers, wax, oils Yes
52007DecemberTurning demo Yes
62008JanuaryDesign review of bowlsYes
72008FebruaryBasic Faceplate turning Mike AberyYes
82008FebruaryHands-on Turning ‘Clinic’   Yes
92008MarchBasic Spindle turning Club membersYes
102008AprilTalk by Forestry Commission Scotland No
112008MaySharpening Clinic –  blunt tools vs sharp Yes
122008JuneHollow Forms Yes
132008AugustVases for dried grasses Yes
142008September From log to blank, timber conversion by chain saw Yes
152008September Hands-on turning clinicYes
162008OctoberNatural Edge work Yes
172008NovemberSaving and using your own timber Yes
182008DecemberRobert Sorby demo and saleChris PouncyNoA Xmas tree decoration
192009JanuaryPyrography hands-on session Yes
202009FebruaryBoxes Yes
212009FebruaryHands-on Turning ‘Clinic’  Yes
222009MarchThe Great Egg Cup Race, hands-on ! Yes
232009AprilDisasters and how to fix them YesA small box 
242009MayBowl design Yes
252009JuneBand saw basics Yes
262009AugustSegmented Turning Yes
272009AugustHands-on Turning ‘Clinic’  Yes
282009September Turn a mushroom using just one turning toolYes
292009OctoberIs your bottom attractive? Finishing the bases of bowls and platters Yes
302009NovemberMake an Xmas tree decoration Yes
312009DecemberRobert Sorby demo and saleChris PouncyNo
322010JanuaryBoring on the lathe Yes
332010FebruarySharpening YesA vase
342010MarchTool Handle YesA sharp well shaped bowl gouge 
352010AprilFinishing YesA tool handle 
362010MayFlowers YesWell finished bowl
372010JuneApples and Pears  YesSet of 3 flowers 
382010September Copy turning YesAn apple or pear 
392010OctoberStool legs: teams of 3, each turns a stool legYes
402010NovemberPens Yes
412010DecemberRobert Sorby demo and saleChris PouncyNo
422011JanuaryEasy Bowls Part 1Yesbird feeder 
432011FebruaryTurner’s Question Time YesSpirtle 
442011MarchLight PullsYesTea light holder 
452011AprilKnow your woods, Part 1YesLight pull 
462011MayOff Centre turningYesAny item made from wood featured last month 
472011JuneEasy Bowls Part 2YesAny item with off-centre turning 
482011September Spinning topsYesBowl made from home saved wood 
492011September Professional DemonstrationTracy OwenNo
502011OctoberWork holding methodsYesSmallest diameter spinning top 
512011NovemberTexturing with the Decorating Elf YesBox with turned base 
522011DecemberRobert Sorby demo and saleChris PouncyNoAny item with texture and/or colour 
532012JanuaryTools and their usesYesAny item 
542012FebruaryMushroom boxYesPot pourri bowl 
552012MarchHints and Tips discussion YesMushroom box 
562012AprilWinged bowlYesAny item with both spindle and faceplate turning 
572012MayRingsYesNatural edge bowl 
582012JuneTable lampIan Forster NoSet of four napkin rings 
592012September Adding colour and texture, demo by Brian Conchie YesTable lamp 
602012OctoberCup and ball toy, demo YesAny item with texture and/or colour 
612012NovemberLaminating, demo YesCup and ball toy 
622012DecemberHave-a-go at colouring, burning with wire, piercing, texturing YesAny item made from a laminated blank 
632013JanuarySimple projects YesAny item 
642013FebruaryI don’t do design  YesOne of the projects demonstrated last month 
652013MarchPepper mill demo YesCompetition – a Greek urn 
662013AprilHollowing using standard and specialist tools YesA pepper mill 
672013MayIt’s about time – clocks and other timepieces YesA hollow form 
682013MayWood Finishing YesAll day demo with Mark Raby 
692013JuneRobert Sorby demo and sale Chris PouncyNoA timepiece 
702013September More texture and colour with Brian Conchie YesA thin walled bowl 
712013OctoberMake friends with your skew chisel YesA PAIR of candlesticks 
722013NovemberGoblet demo YesAn egg in an egg cup 
732013NovemberProfessional DemonstrationNikos SiragasNo
742013DecemberTazza YesA goblet 
752014FebruaryNatural edge bowl YesA tazza 
762014MarchProfessional DemonstrationAndrew HallNoThe Hat Man 
772014MarchProfessional DemonstrationBill Johnson, Craftsman Supplies NoA natural edge bowl 
782014AprilShow and Tell discussion YesItem made from wood allocated in a draw 
792014MayRobert Sorby demo and sale Chris PouncyNoAny item 
802014MayProfessional DemonstrationMargaret GarrardNo
812014JuneMallets YesA plate for food use 
822014AugustProfessional DemonstrationMike PooleNoA mallet 
832014September Toys YesAn item made from Beech 
842014September Professional demo of a decorated box Nick ArnullNo
852014OctoberBox with a threaded lid YesAn Xmas decoration 
862014NovemberTimber conversion for Woodturners YesA box, extra marks if it has a threaded lid 
872014DecemberScoops and spoons demo YesA set of at least four drinks coasters 
882015FebruaryBalls! turning spheres by hand and jig YesA turned scoop or spoon 
892015MarchBandsaw setup and maintenance, presented by Record Power YesA carpet bowls ‘jack’ and two bowls 
902015AprilChucks, jaws and their uses YesA turned AND carved item 
912015MayRobert Sorby demo and sale Chris PouncyNoA group of three mushrooms 
922015MayProfessional DemonstrationSue HarkerNo
932015JuneAbrasives YesA bowl with textured decoration 
942015JulyProfessional DemonstrationJoe LairdNo
952015AugustWorkholding ideas and gadgets YesA vase with a high gloss finish 
962015September Professional DemonstrationPhilip GreenwoodNo
972015September Pole lathe, just a historical curiosity? YesA bracelet or bangle 
982015OctoberSimple colouring project YesA rounders bat 
992015NovemberToy car in the style of Richard Raffan YesAn item with colouring 
1002015DecemberBox with an inlaid lid YesToy car with turned wheels 
1012016FebruaryEasy bowls Part 1 YesBox with an inlay, plain box for beginners 
1022016MarchProfessional DemonstrationRichard KennedyNo
1032016MarchAnimals Yessmall bowl with a quality finish 
1042016AprilOff Centre turningYesanimal(s) 
1052016MayRobert Sorby demo and sale Chris PouncyNoan item with off-centre turning 
1062016MayProfessional DemonstrationMick HanburyNo
1072016JunePlatters Yestable lamp 
1082016JulySharpening workshopYes
1092016AugustQuestion Time YesPlatter 
1102016AugustSharpening workshop, grinder Yes
1112016AugustSharpening workshopYes
1122016September Easy bowls Part 2 Yesanything 
1132016September Professional DemonstrationSimon HopeNo
1142016OctoberXmas decorations Yesbowl from a blank supplied by the club 
1152016OctoberAuction of tools and equipment Yes
1162016NovemberPens YesXmas decorations 
1172016DecemberArtistic wall hanging Yespen or pencil 
1182016DecemberProfessional DemonstrationNikos SiragasNo
1192017FebruaryHollowing workshop Yes
1202017FebruaryItems for the kitchen Yesan art piece 
1212017FebruaryHollowing workshop Yes
1222017FebruaryProfessional DemonstrationDavid LoweNo
1232017MarchUsing carbide tools Yesan item for the kitchen 
1242017AprilA stool Yesa tool handle 
1252017MayRobert Sorby demo and sale Chris PouncyNoa stool or chair 
1262017MayProfessional DemonstrationAndrew HallNo
1272017JuneAWGB TalkDave Atkinson, Chair of AWGB Yesskittles and ball 
1282017AugustTurning non-wood materials Yessomething special for the Border Open Day 
1292017September Professional DemonstrationMike PooleNoAny item that includes non-wood material 
1302017OctoberFinishes Yesname badge with big letters 
1312017NovemberLittle and Large Yesitem with a nice finish 
1322017DecemberBottoms Yestwo similar items, one about 1/12th the size of the other 
1332018FebruaryMcNaughton Centre Saver vs Woodcut BowlsaverPhil Howard and Carl BurnYesAny item
1342018MarchProfessional DemonstrationEugene GrimleyNoA bowl
1352018AprilProfessional DemonstrationMargaret GarrardNo
1362018AprilNon-round bowlRoger CutlerYes
1372018MayRobert Sorby demo and saleChris PouncyNoNon-round bowl
1382018JuneProfessional DemonstrationEmma CookNo
1392018JuneThread chasingPhil JonesYesTable Lamp
1402018AugustYesSomething with a thread
1412018AugustProfessional DemonstrationJoey RichardsonNo
1422018September Journey of a beginnerChas GreenYes
1432018OctoberMaking a GhodiyuRolf BuwertYes
1442018NovemberJewelryYes
1452018DecemberBox with a curly topRoger CutlerYesJewelry
1462019FebruaryPoultry not Paltry Rolf Buwert YesCurly topped box 
1472019MarchProfessional DemonstrationEugene Grimley NoA Bird 
1482019AprilProfessional DemonstrationPeter Osborn NoEaster Egg 
1492019MayRobert Sorby demo and saleChris Pouncy NoRabbit or Hare 
1502019JuneProfessional DemonstrationRick Dobney No
1512019JuneProfessional DemonstrationColwin Way NoFruit 
1522019AugustPhil being playful  Phil Howard YesJewellery 
1532019September Node joints Mike Schofield YesSomething for the Brampton Show 
1542019September Professional DemonstrationPhil Irons No
1552019OctoberSomething autumnal  Rolf Buwert YesFlower 
1562019NovemberChristmas Gift Jake & Wee Phil YesSnowman 
1572019DecemberWoodturners Question Time Panel of wise members YesToy 
1582020FebruaryStreptohedrons / Femispheres Rolf Buwert YesA pair of something 
1592020MarchColour, without using colour Phil Jones YesA hollow form 
1602020AprilEgg box Steve YesA time piece 
1612020MayRobert Sorby demo and saleChris Pouncy NoSomething blue 
1622020Juneall day Demonstration Les Thorne Yes
1632020JuneSwanee Whistle Rolf YesMushroom group 
1642020AugustA Toy David Simpson YesA thin walled item 
1652020Augustall day Demonstration Richard Finlay Yes
1662020September Getting Bored/ Board Phil Howard YesA goblet 
1672020October4 items 4 members YesChristmas tree decoration 
1682020NovemberChuck and lathe maintenance  Rolf and  … YesLidded box 
1692020DecemberYesA present 
1702021JanuarySphere Mick Schofield YesSomething with two faces, two woods, or two colours  
1712021FebruaryHanging Pomander Phil Howard  YesA soap dish or other item for cleaning
1722021MarchLathe and Chuck maintenance Rolf YesTwo items the same
1732021AprilPewter lidded pot Roger Cutler YesAn open fruit bowl  
1742021MayTooth pick holder Mick Schofield   YesA coin dish or coin holder  
1752021JuneSimon Hope Hollowing rig Phil Howard YesSsomething from equal portions of two woods  
1762021JulyA Toy  David Simpson  YesA picture frame
1772021AugustSwanee Whistle Rolf YesSomething with a star, or multiple stars  
1782021September Phil Howard YesA chess piece, set of draughts, skittles or other game item  
1792021October4 items 4 members  YesA lidded box
1802021NovemberRolf and  … YesSomething which holds multiple tea lights  
1812021DecemberVolunteer YesA simple, rustic wooden toy 
1822022FebruaryMaking practical items  Roger Cutler YesKitchen utensil 
1832022MarchTurning spheres Mick Schofield YesGarden tool  
1842022AprilProfessional DemonstrationGary Lowe The Tartan Turner No
1852022AprilMaking wheels Rolf Buwert YesEaster egg 
1862022MayStarting with a cube Phil Howard YesWheel  
1872022JuneIt’s a little off (centre) Roger Cutler YesItem with a natural edge 
1882022AugustHe’s all heart Mick Schofield YesItem with three colours 
1892022AugustProfessional DemonstrationHelen Bailey No
1902022September Lazy Susan Rolf Buwert YesHeart 
1912022OctoberA reversable bowl Phil Jones YesItem including a Lazy Susan bearing 
1922022NovemberInvoluted Christmas tree Ken Coates YesHalf-log challenge 
1932022DecemberSnowman tea light Arthur Young YesItem with involuted turning 
1942023FebruaryCharity Shop upgradePhil JonesYesValentine item
1952023MarchMallet and spoonFindlay Mitchell and Alistair ShawYesCharity Shop upgrade
1962023MarchProfessional DemonstrationChris ParkerNo
1972023AprilBird FeederRolf BuwertYesMallet or spoon
1982023MayHandlesPhil HowardYesBird Feeder
1992023JuneCube within a cubeMick SchofieldYesHandle
2002023AugustTrophyKen CoatesYesCube within a cube
2012023September Mind bogglingly complex decorationRoger CutlerYesA trophy
2022023September Professional DemonstrationMike PooleNo
2032023OctoberYesAutumn or Halloween item
2042023NovemberReversible bowl with pointy bitsPhil JonesYesAny item of 2 or more woods
2052023DecemberFestive faith inspired decorationsRolf BuwertYesReversible bowl with pointy bit
2062024FebruaryTurning with resinSteve YoungYesA Table lamp
2072024MarchProfessional DemonstrationEmma CookNo
2082024AprilSecret Spherical boxMick SchofieldYes2 candle sticks, not matching
2092024MayTexture and how to apply itRoger CutlerYesFruit – apple, pear etc
2102024JuneGoblets, Trophies and UrnsPhil JonesYesA bowl with colour
2112024AugustFinishingPhil HowardYesA Goblet
2122024AugustProfessional DemonstrationMick HanburyNo
2132024September A little colourBrian ConchieYesVase
2142024September Professional DemonstrationMargaret GarrardNo
2152024OctoberSomething differentMick or RolfYesA Decorated Urn
2162024NovemberThread cuttingJohn BrownYesA Mushroom box
2172024DecemberDecorationsSarah BurnsYesA Christmas decoration
2182025FebruaryAn 8 ballFinlay MitchellYesRounders bat
2192025MarchBowl saverRolf BuwertYesNatural-edged bowl
2202025AprilTurning with resinSteve YoungYesBud vase
2212025MayShark bowlPhil HowardYesEgg in an eggcup
2222025JunePenKen CoatesYesScoop
2232025AugustAn emerging bowlPhil JonesYesClock and/or thermometer
2242025AugustProfessional DemonstrationEugene GrimleyNo
2252025September Something roundSarah BurnsYesPestle and mortar
2262025September Professional DemonstrationRichard FindleyNo
2272025OctoberLathe and tool maintenanceKen Coates YesWooden pen
2282025NovemberChristmas decorationsDavid SimpsonYesDecorated potpourri bowl
2292025DecemberWinged bowlStephen EcclesYesToy car