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6th June 2011, 07:10 PM #1
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A Weekend with
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My local Woodturning Club was recently privileged to have spend a weekend with us running two 1 days workshops.
The first day was for beginners/intermediate and covered tuning a lathe, dressing a toolrest, basic spindle turning techniques focusing on the dreaded skew chisel and spindle gouge. The day culminated in each student completing a Dibbler. Every person has a great day and left with some new knowledge, techniques and skills.
The second day was for intermediate/ more advanced and covered the above spindle turning basics. It went on to cover how to turn 4 matching coffee table legs (without the need to turn 6 and pick the closest 4). Simple tricks and tips made what was previously a daunting task a lot easier. We all had a great day!!
A big thank you has to go to who put on a brilliant weekend!! We plan on making his appearances a regular occurrence whenever he is passing by.
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6th June 2011, 07:12 PM #2
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6th June 2011, 07:34 PM #3
never can have too much wood
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you lucky buggers i've seen at the prossy turnout and his words of wisdom and skills are amazing to have him spend 2 days there i'll say again you lucky buggers
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6th June 2011, 08:01 PM #4
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Nice pics, thanks for sharing.
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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6th June 2011, 08:16 PM #5
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He is a class act. What a great couple of days you had. Pity seems to have run into a lawnmower, his dust extraction is compromised,
Michael
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6th June 2011, 09:17 PM #6
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Yep, great weekend had by all who attended
There was a call at the end of it, "can we do this again next year"
You can never have enough tuition on the skew. Even the so called more advanced turners showed how to master the spiral cut 
Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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6th June 2011, 09:47 PM #7
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It was my pleasure Gentlemen.
A fun weekend with good blokes and a great cook preparing lunch.
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6th June 2011, 11:40 PM #8
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Isn't it funny how no matter how far you go, group pictures of turners always show the same people?
Lessee in there I can see Ken Wraight, Grumpy John and Ern! Did they hitch a lift, ?
- Andy Mc
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7th June 2011, 02:32 PM #9
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Jees , you'll go anywhere for a free feed.
Cheers
Tim
Some days I turns thisaway, somedays I turns thataway and other days I don't give a stuff so I don't turn at all.
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7th June 2011, 04:49 PM #10
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+1. I've had lessons from 3 pro turners and found the best.
He gives you the principles, lets you have a shot and then corrects your technique if nec. He has a sharp eye. He also has a lot of patience.Cheers, Ern
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7th June 2011, 05:52 PM #11
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Wow, what a dream clubhouse, everyone gets there own Vicmarc to turn on!
I only wish there was something like that here.
Trevor
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7th June 2011, 06:00 PM #12
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It must be my doppleganger Andy, I was busy cruising the Mediterranean when those photos were taken.
Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!
Isn't it funny how no matter how far you go, group pictures of turners always show the same people?
Lessee in there I can see Ken Wraight, Grumpy John and Ern! Did they hitch a lift, ?To grow old is inevitable.... To grow up is optional
Confidence, the feeling you have before you fully understand the situation.
What could possibly go wrong.
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7th June 2011, 06:05 PM #13
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Balding or gray hair; glasses; swelling paunch ...
We're becoming interchangeable ;-}Cheers, Ern
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7th June 2011, 06:05 PM #14
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Originally Posted by rsser
Especially with Boofhead turners, like myself!
Pat
Work is a necessary evil to be avoided. Mark Twain
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When I first saw Eddy Attachment 172484 I nearly asked whether he was your twin. Originally Posted by Grumpy John
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