Robbos Rambles.

[RETIRED]

I am going to Brisbane next week traveling up the Newell and then home via the coast to Sydney and Canberra.

If a club, individual or maybe a group of Forumites would like to spend a day or evening to pick up some pointers on turning I would only be too happy to oblige.

My route is not set in stone and I can alter to suit.

The weekend of 23rd and 24th is taken up at the moment.

[_fly_]

Have a fun, safe and enjoyable trip.

[Ross]

Any idea when you will be passing through Sydney?

Ross

[smiife]

hi ,
would you be coming through Armidale N.S.W.. on your travels
i would be interested in a few pointers,on the weekend if possible
cheers smiife:2tsup:

[powderpost]

Make sure you drop in on the way past for a cup of tea.
Jim

[RETIRED]

Any idea when you will be passing through Sydney?

RossNot sure yet Ross. It is dependent on other offers.


hi ,
would you be coming through Armidale N.S.W.. on your travels
i would be interested in a few pointers,on the weekend if possible
cheers smiife:2tsup:I can swing through there on the way back. Would prefer an evening but as I said to Ross depends on others. I will keep you informed.

[fozz]

Hell, thought at first this was a thread about finally loosing the plot and being committed for giving away all the big stuff and retiring to a mini lathe to just turn pens all the while yelling at the top of his voice, "this is fun, this is fun, this fun". So happy to see it hasnt happened......................yet :)

[Cliff Rogers]

I'll be in Brissy til mid December, I don't have a lathe for demos but happy to catch up/tag along at anything that may be open to to others.

[nz_carver]

Well big fella if you want to do a evening I maybe able to off up my shop if it's small numbers we can get some take out and make a evening of it?

Ross you know you want to come play

[Ross]

Ross you know you want to come play

...........and if it's a school night?

[nz_carver]

If your still at school at your age I'm more then a little worried mate

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Good stuph! Here's to hoping we catch up with you on your "Sydney transit." :)

I'd offer up here as a potential stop-over, 'cept I imagine that between recovering the more... 'enthusiastic' members from the bottom of the hill and avoiding the swirling flocks of Rosellas incensed by intruders at their feeding stations there wouldn't be much demonstrating achieved. :-:rolleyes:

Mind you, our door is always open should you - or other forum members - wanna drop in for a cuppa.

Oh... and Dave? You should know that there is always something new to learn. It's just that some of us need to go to 'special' school. :D

[Ilya]

Let us know when you are in Canberra once your plans are known :2tsup:

[delbs]

Let us know when you are in Canberra once your plans are known :2tsup:

I 2nd that, I'm sure the others would be keen for a catch up for sure!

[DaveTTC]

I'm on the Newell. Would love a visit and some pointers. I could put the word out toy club and see if anyone else is available and wants to come.

One club member is a high school teacher and may even be able to stir up some of his students for a visit.

Club meets Friday 29th Nov but I'm happy to make myself and property available anytime. I can probably get use of the club venue too. I'm in Jerilderie club venue in Finley

And plenty of room for your truck too

[RETIRED]

I will start working something out shortly.:D

[RETIRED]

Let us know when you are in Canberra once your plans are known :2tsup:


I 2nd that, I'm sure the others would be keen for a catch up for sure!I plan on checking on Evans progress. Written and practical exam time. :roflmao:

[delbs]

And post exam he can tell and show you all the pen turning accessories he now has :D

[corbs]

I'm interested in attending depending on when you're in town :2tsup:

[smiife]

I can swing through there on the way back. Would prefer an evening but as I said to Ross depends on others. I will keep you informed.

hi ,that would be great,if you need my shed it is open to you, if there are any
others in the new england area that would like to come and we could make a day of it:U
just let me know!!
are you traveling in the motor-home/rv/campervan?
cheers smiife:2tsup:

[RETIRED]

I will be in the Mobile Motel.:D

I should be able to give you a better idea when soon.

[Evanism]

Jesus Christ, put me on the spot dudes!

I was going to email you all and offer to do it at my place (plus beer and dinner, etc) but if there's a goddam test involved...man o man am I going to fail that one!

Being honest, there hasn't been much time on the tools and my progress has been slow...though if I have until the 22nd or so.....it might give me time to pull the finger out!

My byline moniker is accurate, I assure you!

[gmoss]

I will be in the Mobile Motel.:D

I should be able to give you a better idea when soon.

When passing through Canberra, your welcome to join us at the Hall Mens shed for morning tea. We are open from 10:00 to 12:30ish on Thursday mornings. :UYou may be able to give us some advice on our set-up. The associated museum is also open on Thursday morning. Neil and DaveTTC have visited us, and can give you a headsup on our shed and museum. Neil included some great panoramic shots of the museum. Dave gave an excellent account of our 100 year old carpenters workbench. He was also going to do a similar discussion of our museum of old trades and tools but obviously ran out of time with his other commitments.

Graham

[Sawdust Maker]

You're welcome here, of course

[Christos]

I would be interested if work does not get in the way.

[Colin62]

I will be in the Mobile Motel.:D

Hell, if that thing floats, I can put you up for a week or two (you'll need a little time to recover from the sea-sickness). :D

[RETIRED]

Unfortunately it doesn't float but I have been told it flies.:rolleyes::D

[RETIRED]

The plans so far for the first week.

Monday 18th. Jeriderie with Dave and friends.

Wednesday 20th. A meeting to attend.

Thursday 21st. A meeting to attend.

Sunday 24th. Gold Coast Woodturners. See here. http://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/forum-get-together-club-open-day-sunday-24th-november-178737/

[DaveTTC]

Can't wait

Should I set up my big lathe - about 9' between centres. Might be able to cut down a power pole somewhere ;)

Dave

The Turning Cowboy

[Christos]

Can't wait

Should I set up my big lathe - about 9' between centres. Might be able to cut down a power pole somewhere ;)....


I would suggest not cutting down the one connecting the electricity to your house. :U

[chambezio]

hi ,
would you be coming through Armidale N.S.W.. on your travels
i would be interested in a few pointers,on the weekend if possible
cheers smiife:2tsup:

If it comes off and Armidale is within your sights.....sing out and I could come up....being as close as that, I would make the trip. Just to catch up.....and show me where I am going wrong.


PS Here is a thought....my brother lives in Armidale and he has only ever used a metal work lathe. If you were up for a challenge you could show him the basics. By the way he's left handed. Hence the challenge

[RETIRED]

I love a challenge.:D

[dai sensei]

...By the way he's left handed. Hence the challenge

Lefties are usually better turners, because they can usually use both hands :U

[DaveTTC]

Started a thread with Robbos arrival at my place

He not long left. Hope to keep appraised of the rest of his travels.

I have to add more pics etc of his time here. Have only done one post so far bit more to come. Like drinking at the high chair.


Dave

The Turning Cowboy

[Ozartisan]

Hey
If you are travelling down the Pacific Highway, hope you call on out to Artisans for a cuppa!
Only 10 mins off the highway near Taree
Cheers
Peter

[RETIRED]

Intended itinerary for week 2. This may be altered depending on requests.

Leave Gold coast on Monday and amble down Pacific Hwy visiting some friends to Ozartisans place.

From there across to Smiifes place at Armidale for the weekend session.

Then down to Sydney via Scone. More details next week.

[DaveTTC]

Is always welcome a second visit.

Now I have a tuned lathe and sharpening jig set up. May even have a temporary shop set up within a week.

I'd be tempted to keep you to myself for more personal benefit - is that bad


Dave

The Turning Cowboy

[Ozartisan]

, Plenty room here for the camper if you wanna bunk here before the trek across the range to Armidale

[RETIRED]

Thanks Peter.

[Richo12]

Hi man, is this ramble anywhere near moe!

[RETIRED]

Not yet but you never know.:wink:

[RETIRED]

After a great weekend at Gold coast Woodturners I headed south and had lunch with Stan and Noeline from Billinudgel woodworks.

Next port of call is a friend in Woolgoolga and then on to Peters at Artisans on the hill for a cuppa and chat.

It is a hard life but someone has to do it.:D

[dai sensei]

While you are sight seeing on the way to Taree you could also call in at the Bird Tree (Tree Register : National Register of Big Trees (http://www.nationalregisterofbigtrees.com.au/listing_view.php?listing_id=457)) not far off the Hwy just past Kew.

Travel safe mate

[RETIRED]

The rest of the itinerary. Can be subject to change.

Leave Tinonen for Armidale on Thurs morning.

Saturday and Sunday at smiifes place unless he gets sick of me. He has asked for others to attend if you are in the area. http://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/robbos-visit-armidale-nsw-178964/

From Smiifes place heading to Sydney via Tamworth, Muswellbrook and Scone but can deviate if requested.

A day or two in Sydney, then Nowra and Canberra.

[dr4g0nfly]

I love a challenge.:D

How about Bristol - UK?

[gidgee 1]

Hi
What about Orange? Any day or night.
I could round up a couple of mates to take advantage of your expertise.

Cheers
Gidgee 1

[RETIRED]

How about Bristol - UK?I would love to but like I said before it doesn't float too well.:D


Hi
What about Orange? Any day or night.
I could round up a couple of mates to take advantage of your expertise.

Cheers
Gidgee 1Might be arranged. Come to Sydney from Armidale via Orange and Bathurst.

[RETIRED]

Now going to Orange and then Sydney.:D

[wheelinround]

for a brilliant drive from Tinonee to Armidale take the back way (https://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Tinonee,+New+South+Wales&daddr=Armidale,+New+South+Wales&hl=en&sll=-31.937618,152.412532&sspn=0.083472,0.169086&geocode=Fa6rGP4ddKEVCSnZ9jzTG7R1azFAqUOQtAkGBA%3BFVpjLv4dFEEKCSl9XEbd25-fazHAKUSQtAkGBQ&oq=ar&mra=ls&t=m&z=8) its well worth the drive if the old bus can handle a bit of dirt.

[Ozartisan]

Think you will find it is all sealed now Ray.
Was discussing that route with today. Gloucester, Nowendoc, Walcha, Uralla, Armidale.
Cheers
Peter

[wheelinround]

Think you will find it is all sealed now Ray.
Was discussing that route with today. Gloucester, Nowendoc, Walcha, Uralla, Armidale.
Cheers
Peter

Wow thanks Peter its a great route well it was when it was dirt

[smiife]

Think you will find it is all sealed now Ray.
Was discussing that route with today. Gloucester, Nowendoc, Walcha, Uralla, Armidale.
Cheers
Peter
yep ,,thats the way i would go,once you get through the
winding bit it opens out into nice country drive,just look
out for the log trucks:o
cheers smiife:2tsup:

[RETIRED]

Thank you gentlemen. I went that way and a nice drive it is too but the last climb was so steep in the truck I could nearly get out and service it.:D

Ok. A more detailed Itinerary:

Armidale will arrive at Smiifes place at about 5.30 PM tonight.

Leave here on Sunday arvo to go to Orange.

Arrive Orange Mom morning and depart Tues arvo.

Arrive at Kingswood Tues night or early Wed morning.

Leave either late Wed night or early Thurs for Nowra.

Arrive Nowra Thursday.

Leave Fri for Canberra.

Visit daughter.

Spend weekend turning.

Leave Sun night for home.

Visit other friends along the way.:D

[gidgee 1]

If there are any members in Orange or surrounds who would like to take advantage of while he is in Orange on Monday/Tuesday,feel free to contact me.
Cheers
Gidgee 1

[dai sensei]

Back Sunday, you were supposed to be away for longer (another week). If you are back then you could always come to the pen turning/casting etc get together :rolleyes:

[wheelinround]

Back Sunday, you were supposed to be away for longer (another week). If you are back then you could always come to the pen turning/casting etc get together :rolleyes:

doing a pen turning demo can we have a video please :;

[dai sensei]

doing a pen turning demo can we have a video please :;


doing attending a pen turning demo :U

[RETIRED]

Back Sunday, you were supposed to be away for longer (another week). If you are back then you could always come to the pen turning/casting etc get together :rolleyes:Your do is on the Sunday I am in Canberra.:D

[RETIRED]

doing a pen turning demo can we have a video please :;295321:d

[wheelinround]

295321:d


Police Air Wing (http://www.ozbadge.com/wings.html)

[Sturdee]

Your do is on the Sunday I am in Canberra.:D

At least then it won't be raining.:U Last time he was at our place for one of the early Melbourne GTG he brought the rain, thunder and hail with him. :U:U:U:U


Peter.

[DaveTTC]

Had our first club meeting last night since you came to my place in Jerilderie.

Got some real positive feedback. They already talking about next time.

Think we would like to see a stool / chair leg done at production speed followed by a demo on how to reproduce it at demo speed.

Again, thanks for the time


Dave

The Turning Cowboy

[RETIRED]

Spent a fantastic 2 days at Smiifes place with Smiife, Champezio and his brother Peter.

Thank you to Michael and Kathie for their hospitality.

Now in Orange spending some time with the gentry at Gidgees place.:D

I leave tomorrow afternoon for the big smoke.

[nz_carver]

All jugs are filled and tea bags loaded :U
Just waiting on the chocolate cows to go to milking in the am

[gidgee 1]

A big thank you to :2tsup::2tsup:,for taking the time to readjust 'some' of our bad habits in a short but very informative visit.
If ever any other forumites have the opportunity to have looking over your shoulder,grab it with both hands:2tsup::2tsup:.

Cheers
gidgee 1

[smiife]

Spent a fantastic 2 days at Smiifes place with Smiife, Champezio and his brother Peter.

Thank you to Michael and Kathie for their hospitality.

Now in Orange spending some time with the gentry at Gidgees place.:D

I leave tomorrow afternoon for the big smoke.

hi guys,
,you were more than welcome,it was a pleasure to have here
and nice to meet you personally,and i thank you very much for taking
the time to show us lots of tips and techniques,not to mention reshaping
some tools and helping me with the rosewood vase,you showed a lot of patience
and understanding too us all,i think we all had a great time and appreciate
you going out of your way to come to armidale,i know it was only a small
gathering with the 4 of us but maybe if there is a next time we could
improve on that,i have got a few more piccy's to sort out when i get some time
here are some to be going on with.
thanks again to rod ,peter and of course ,
cheers smiife:2tsup:
ps....:ogot to go ,i have to get some more teabags!!!!!we seem to have ran out:o:;

:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:

[dai sensei]

Hmm, pretty slender ol vase :rolleyes:

[Sawdust Maker]

Looks like the truck has bullet holes in the side - what have you been up to ?

[nz_carver]

The wombats got there revenge nick lol

[RETIRED]

Looks like the truck has bullet holes in the side - what have you been up to ?Not bullet holes Nick but the holes left after a barrage of skew chisels from disgruntled Forumites when they found out that they can be used for other things beside tomato stakes.:D

[RETIRED]

A big thank you to :2tsup::2tsup:,for taking the time to readjust 'some' of our bad habits in a short but very informative visit.
If ever any other forumites have the opportunity to have looking over your shoulder,grab it with both hands:2tsup::2tsup:.

Cheers
gidgee 1The pleasure was all mine. Thank you to you and Jenny for your hospitality. I had a ball.:D

[Sawdust Maker]

Not bullet holes Nick but the holes left after a barrage of skew chisels from disgruntled Forumites when they found out that they can be used for other things beside tomato stakes.:D

I'm starting to call them scrapers
that's what they are used for down at the local mens shed

they're multi beveled as well

[Sturdee]

I'm starting to call them scrapers
that's what they are used for down at the local mens shed

they're multi beveled as well

or wrongly angled screwdrivers. :U


Peter.

[wheelinround]

he drove off in a puff puff puff of blue smoke heading into the setting sun west wood ho.:p

[DaveTTC]

I'm starting to call them scrapers
that's what they are used for down at the local mens shed

they're multi beveled as well

Aka negative rake scraper


Dave

The Turning Cowboy

[Sawdust Maker]

Rambled through Sydney
made a couple of shaker handles


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[DaveTTC]

Rambled through Sydney
made a couple of shaker handles


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That lathe looks very much like another one I know.


Dave

The Turning Cowboy

[RETIRED]

he drove off in a puff puff puff of blew smoke heading into the setting sun west wood ho.:pActually Eastward Ho. The valve stem seals need renewing as it is sucking a little oil down them on overun and start up.:shrug:

[wheelinround]

Actually Eastward Ho. The valve stem seals need renewing as it is sucking a little oil down them on overun and start up.:shrug:


Thought Armidale was east of Orange :doh:

Its all down hill now so coasting back to Vic will give the old girl a rest

[crowie]

Actually Eastward Ho. The valve stem seals need renewing as it is sucking a little oil down them on overun and start up.:shrug:

At least it's not rings as the engine warms up, as the result of that blow-by is increase fuel and thus engine rpm.....
can be quite scary while driving down the highway at 90-100kph to suddenly increase speed as you let the foot off the pedal.....

[Hermit]

did the Nowra leg of his journey today, hosted by chuck1. Also attended by a couple of the other boys from our woodies club.

, thank you very much for your time and effort.:clap: :clap: :clap:
(I didn't realise we'd taken up so much of your time until I got home - 9 hours.)

I really enjoyed the day and came away knowing heaps more and feeling much more confident in my turning, after a full day of demos and guided hands-on. I just need to go hard at it for a few days and practice all of the new moves while they're fresh in my mind. I know what to do - just have to get used to actually doing it. I already did a quick hour's practice as soon as I got home.

Charlie, thank you for hosting the day at your place, and for making us feel so welcome. :2tsup:Your shed is miles ahead of my little one-car-garage workshop, both in space and equipment. Great lathe collection, too.

I'm no photographer, but a couple of snaps of the day:

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[chuck1]

yes all 3 lathes had a spin today more skew chisels than you can poke a gouge at! we all came away with more knowledge!
thankyou to hermit John k and las for comming over today, didn't make a Big dent in the timber pile! hopefully the shed will be more organized next time!

here are a few more photos from today!
kettles always on for you !

thanks again

[Hermit]

yes all 3 lathes had a spin today more skew chisels than you can poke a gouge at! we all came away with more knowledge!
thankyou to hermit John k and las for comming over today, didn't make a Big dent in the timber pile! hopefully the shed will be more organized next time!

here are a few more photos from today!
kettles always on for you !

thanks again

I didn't realise you got some shots of me playing with the bowl blank and spindles.
I usually avoid being at the pointy end of cameras. I'm not much of a photographer, but I'm still much better behind the camera than in front. :D

[RETIRED]

Thank you gentlemen. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

A special thanks to Brooke for lunch.

[DaveTTC]

I am a blessed man ;)

is coming back my way on Tuesday. Now it is true ... I am happy to keep him to myself, but, in the spirit of woodworking and sharing others are welcome.

The place - Jerilderie, NSW
The day - Tuesday
The time - any time

'Official' demo from 4 but turning all day

There will be a BBQ too. If you would like to come please lets know


Dave

The Turning Cowboy

[DaveTTC]

will be at my place early. I have not specifically asked so if I'm wrong look for a correction here or by

As it stands I believe we will be turning all day Monday and Tuesday. So .... If ya wanna come PM me or post here and I will PM you with my details.

BBQ Tuesday night and if anyone comes Monday then maybe Monday night too.


Dave

The Turning Cowboy

[DaveTTC]

48 hours and some ... no complaints here!!! well except that it came to an end.

Had an excellent time and enjoyed your tuition. Thanks a lot .

We had a double round of demo's today. All had a good time

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[tea lady]

Little Sammy (AKA Sammy-Jo) says, "I love "


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[A Duke]

I thought he was there for wood work, not to look after the kids for you. Although he seems quite apt at that too.
:wink:
Regards

[DaveTTC]

He even played eye doctor getting a bit of dirt out of Sammy's eye as she went to him instead of me.

This morning she came out to me and said, "where's ???"

I said he has gone

Sammy said, "but I need him daddy. I need !"

Sammy stayed by my side or on my lap for the best part of 4 hours yesterday watching everything did. Could have a young budding woodworker here.


Dave

The Turning Cowboy

[tea lady]

he even played eye doctor getting a bit of dirt out of sammy's eye as she went to him instead of me.

This morning she came out to me and said, "where's ???"

i said he has gone

sammy said, "but i need him daddy. I need !"

sammy say by my side or on my lap for the best part of 4 hours yesterday watching everything did. Could have a young budding woodworker here.


Dave

the turning cowboy:u

[bj383ss]

I didn't realise you got some shots of me playing with the bowl blank and spindles.
I usually avoid being at the pointy end of cameras. I'm not much of a photographer, but I'm still much better behind the camera than in front. :D


Now I know what you look like Steve! LOL

Bret

[Hermit]

Now I know what you look like Steve! LOL

Bret

Ha. Yeah, sorry 'bout that. Not a pretty picture. :oo:

[delbs]

48 hours and some ... no complaints here!!! well except that it came to an end.

Had an excellent time and enjoyed your tuition. Thanks a lot .

We had a double round of demo's today. All had a good time

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Ahhh i recognise that smokey blue and white bus! Lol

[DaveTTC]

Ahhh i recognise that smokey blue and white bus! Lol

GreAt to be recognised for something


Dave

The Turning Cowboy

[RETIRED]

I got home last Friday after doing 8000 Km's and seeing most of NSW by meandering backward and forward.

Thank you to everybody that invited me around to their workshops and their homes. I had a great time and learnt some interesting things and it reinforced the mateship amongst the Woodturning fraternity.:2tsup:

[Hermit]

Thank you . :clap::clap::clap:

Your generosity, both with your time and expertise, is unequalled.
I had a great day when you stopped off here in Nowra and came away knowing far, far more than I did beforehand, (which was nothing).

Been getting in as much practice as possible, too. Gonna be a long road, but I'm enjoying it. :cool:

[chambezio]

I only loaded the computer today with a few shots of the Demo at Michael "smiffe" place. I was surprised that there were only 3 of us for to "demo" on. It did mean that we all got a real good go on the lathe using the methods that discussed. My brother had never used a wood lathe at all until that Saturday. He has some experience using metal Lathes though.
's style of teaching is a gift that he freely gives. As the photos show he has a real "hands on manner". The discussions were wide ranging while we drank tea and coffee the after lunch dave opened the bar for a couple of sherbets. Michael's wife kept away during the dusty part of the proceedings but was a great host as well.

Please excuse the layout of the photos, I would have liked to put proper captions under but I have hit the limit of my computer savvy
Basically the photos are of Michael and his wife, then Michael doing a spindle, then my brother Peter on a bowl, then answering a question.
It was agreat day and we are all grateful for taking the time to drop in.

[smiife]

Hi rod,
WHO, S DAVE !!!!!:roflmao::roflmao2::roflmao:
Cheers smiife:2tsup:............ (aka michael smith) :2tsup:

[RETIRED]

Shee Rod, I told you not to mention the boyfriend.:D