The first of the month seems to have come around quick and there’s a lot to do!
On the cards for tomorrow:
1. chainsaw work on the huge pile of logs outside (if the weather is really inclement we might do it inside)
2. making a new rack for the wood blanks
3. cutting blanks on the bandsaw
4. sealing the blanks
5. collecting a sycamore trunk from Dalbeatie
So lots to do, hope you can make it! Bring your chainsaws and PPE.
Don’t forget tomorrows demonstration by Andrew Hall – A not to be missed demo.
Starts at 10am – bring your own packed lunch
Can anyone remember the name of the waterproof finish that’s really good; it was mentioned at David Lowe demo. It’s for a towel rail, so has to be able to withstand damp … Christine
The Following machines are for sale – Please contact Roger for details.
creetownstudio@gmail.com
01671 820832
I brought some green-ish Beech logs to the Workshop for use during the hollowing workshop and there are lots left over. Available free to any member, most are about 4″ diameter and 8″ plus long.
Congratulations to our latest graduates from the Beginners Woodturners Course. The aim is to teach the techniques and basic skills, to make quality shavings and to learn enough to go home and practice safely. If, during the course, an identifiable items is made then that is purely coincidental. Our two new woodturners completed a bowl each on week 5 and another on week 6, one of the bowls was a natural edge bowl, which was particularly tricky, so well done to everyone.
Many thanks to Dave Gorman from Strathclyde Woodturners who sent us these notes he made during Dave Lowe’s demo last month:
Coronet lathe £225.00: with chuck, tools and mounted on a revolving bench
Second lathe £150.00: with tools only (exactly the same lathe and same excellent condition as the first)
View this link for photos: Lathe for sale.pdf
Buyer to collect from Stirling
Contact: tom.mcnair@volvo.com (or phone number available via Iain Fleming or Phil Jones)
Hello, All,
I’ve just spoken to Christine Carson, who is pleased to have won the saw in the raffle last night. Unfortunately, she won’t be at the meeting in April, but is happy to present Ash as Wood of the Month in May, if that suits. Could we maybe find a volunteer to present Birch (which was due in May) in April?
Judith
Edit…we have had two volunteers. Carl got there first, so he wins.
Does anybody have an hour to spare tomorrow (Friday) at the workshop about 11am. I need somebody to help hold the light fittings while I secure them. If you can help please e mail me asap