Forum Get Together / Club Open Day Sunday 24th November

[Swino]

ADMIN APPROVED

As most already know is heading north next week. normally drops in to us (Gold Coast Woodturners) on his way through. This visit we have decided to open our doors to forumites and other Clubs. We'll have several woodturning related demo's running through the day. To assist with catering it would be great if you can let me know if you are able to come. We hope to make it a most of day event providing an opportunity for Woodies to come meet, swap stories, and have some fun.

Date - Sunday 24th of November from 9am

Address: Gold Coast Woodturners, 238 Mudgeeraba Road, Mudgeeraba

So far the following demo's / hands on opportunities have been organised but I will update the post as further confirmations occur:

- Demos from (of course)
- 6ft deep hollowing bar (similar to Brian McEvoys design)

I look forward to seeing you there.

Cheers,
Todd

[dai sensei]

Typical, a Forum get together on the Gold Coast :2tsup:, and I'm down in Melbourne :-.

[doug3030]

Typical, a Forum get together on the Gold Coast :2tsup:, and I'm down in Melbourne :-.

Let us know when you are back on the Gold Coast and we might put something on in Melbourne :D

Cheers

Doug

[Tangoman]

SWMBO and I will be there !

thanks for opening this up to forumites !

Cam and Shirley.

[Cliff Rogers]

Wahoo. :2tsup:

[nz_carver]

Hmm there's cheap flights that weekend swino :B

[orificiam]

And to think I was at the Gold Coast just last Month, :doh::doh: Missed out Again.

Cheers Tony.:)

[Beedeejay]

Fair chance I will be there Todd:cool:

[ogato]

I'm hoping to get down from the Sunshine Coast

Jeff

[Beedeejay]

So is anyone else thinking of coming?
i believe there has been a few more Demos added to the line-up as well.
Pit should be a great day
cheers Ben

[Cliff Rogers]

I'll be there. :2tsup:

[Swino]

It certainly is shaping up to be a great day. So far the line up is:

- doing demo's of course
- teaching the finer arts of tea drinking
- Demo and hands on opportunities throughout the day using a 6 foot deep hollowing bar
- Demo's of a local engineer's hollowing set (they work great for small to medium hollowing applications)
- Demo's of carving (Powered)
- Exhibit of new woodturning products coming on the market
- Wood will also be available to purchase at very reasonable prices.

Please let me know via PM or post here if you are intending on coming for catering purposes. The day starts at 9am.

[gawdelpus]

No market for us on Sunday, so Me at this time ,and possibly SWMBO as well , I had trouble finding this thread ,once I leave the pen forums I get totally lost hehe (Dai sensei kindly pointed me in the right direction ) Cheers ~ John

[Cliff Rogers]

What are the logistics for the day?

Do we bring a packed lunch?

Is there a burger shop around the corner?

[Swino]

Lunch is provided. Just bring yourself.

[Cliff Rogers]

Wow. Very generous. :2tsup:

[RETIRED]

The shed's clean, Dave is set up with burls to carve, I'm setup with chisel handles and a big vase to be done.

The big hollower will be set up in the morning as will Gerald be with his hollowing tools.

It is all looking good for a day of lies and bull ####.:D

[Cliff Rogers]

I'll bring you some pen blanks. :D

[RETIRED]

:oo::p

[Beedeejay]

Don't forget the 100litre Ern of hot water, truckload of biccies, and two boxes of tea bags,
I can't wait for the days events

[Cliff Rogers]

I have a heap of photos, need to sort through them. :2tsup:

[Cliff Rogers]

OK, here are a few to start with.

[Cliff Rogers]

Don't know who these blokes are. :D

[Cliff Rogers]

Thank you to the Gold Coast Woodturners for the day, it was great, the first time I have had a chance to get on a lathe in 7 months.

More pics shortly, I have a WIP of the large hollowing tool process.

[dai sensei]

:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[Cliff Rogers]

More photos of the day here.
http://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/6ft-deep-hollowing-bar-demo-gold-coast-woodturners-club-open-day-179131/

[RETIRED]

I had a great day catching up with a lot of friends and made some new ones.

Thank you once again for the hospitality and organisation that went into making it a great day.:D

[Swino]

It was a great day enjoyed by all. We've decided to make it a yearly event so for those people the missed it (Yes Neil you included :U) we'd love to see you next year. 's presence ensured the day was a success - thanks !!

[ogato]

Thanks Todd and the Gold Coast Woodturners for the weekends demo day, and particularly to the high quality demonstrators. Thoroughly enjoyable and informative.

What a top group of woodies and what an excellent club facility. Thanks too to the masterchefs manning the barbeque.

Jeff