Melbourne Turn-on 31 January 2010

[Groggy]

The wheel has spun around to me to host another turning event. This time the Western side of Melbourne gets to sleep in :)

I am planning for it to be on Sunday 31 January.

Where: Hoppers Crossing (address will be PM'd later)
When: 31 January
Start: 0930 to about 4.

Please post your interest here so I can get an idea of numbers.

Also, as I am a novice turner (read - beginner) demonstrators are welcome.

[Calm]

i'm still in. even on the 31st.

but

Also a novice

Cheers

[RETIRED]

I'm in. Learner also.:D

[Groggy]

Something I haven't seen yet at one of these events is an emphasis on finishing techniques. Maybe if our host turns up he could show us something.

[RETIRED]

Funny you should mention that.

On the 2oth Feb we have the annual club get together here with about 6 clubs attending.

This year is finishing with Jim Carroll demonstrating U beaut and Ken Wraight demonstrating his gallery finish.

Neil isn't back until end of February.

[Calm]

Something I haven't seen yet at one of these events is an emphasis on finishing techniques. Maybe if our host turns up he could show us something.

Greg good luck on getting someone to demo sanding

- Ern would no doubt br the best/expert/authority on this subject but unfortunately his broken wing would prevent him from Demo although i have no doubt he would instruct you on the correct use/placement of sandpaper:D:D:D:p:p:p

Do you have a set of 65mm (inside diameter) shark jaws and i will have a go at a pepper grinder. I will bring the drills etc.

can do the outside.:2tsup::2tsup:

Cheers

[issatree]

Hi Groggy,
Yes I'm in. Is there any thing you need, I have a Leada Mini Lathe, always travels in the Van, + Tools, if that is any help.
Regards,
issatree.
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[Grumpy John]

If I can get the time off work I'll be there :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:.

[tea lady]

:C Can't maker it this time. Already double booked for that day as it is. :doh:

Someone else will have to make the chocolate ripple cake.:p:D

[rsser]

I'm in.

Happy to chat about faceplate work finishing but there'll be plenty of other talent there to contribute as well.

PS amend that to lead a discussion on ...

Peeps could list finishing probs they'd like to get some tips on
eg. avoiding ripples due to distinct well-spaced early and late growth

[Kev Y.]

I would have liked to attend, but it is a bit of a travel for me. Besides, there is an annual religious event that I have to observe that day.

[Jim Carroll]

I would have liked to attend, but it is a bit of a travel for me. Besides, there is an annual religious event that I have to observe that day.


The Chinese New Year.?

[govarney]

Gidday Groggy,

Yes I would love to come too.

Note: From what I've read on these forums I believe

I will be the only true beginner in attendance. :B

[Sturdee]

Greg, both Michelle and I will be coming and we are only beginners.


Peter.

[Calm]

Can i wear my thongs or is it TRACKIES & MOCCASINS only :D:D:p:p

Govarney i might be able to take you down, see closer to the date.

Cheers

[Mulgabill]

Footwear is Thongs (or flip-flops for the non-locals), with trackies and a bluey:o

[rsser]

Wear your best mullet too ;-}

[Frank&Earnest]

Yeah, I would dig having a dekko at your wing-ding. Couldn't hack the strine, though.:D

[YeahNah]

Footwear is Thongs (or flip-flops for the non-locals), with trackies and a bluey:o

Good to explain, our American friends would think we're a strange mob if it were the other type of thong as an expected dress code!

:)(

[Groggy]

You guys can wear whatever you like over to my place, but if you want to get in, well, that's another matter...:wink:

[woodwork wally]

Gidday mate year I will do my damndest to make it cheers ww.wally

[Sarge]

I'll do my best to attend.... assuming nothing changes in the next couple of weeks

[powderpost]

I am going to get to one of these sessions... (provided I am allowed) but sadly not this one.
Jim

[robert brown]

Groggy
i will be there
robert.:):):)

[RETIRED]

Groggy
i will be there
robert.:):):)Aha, the wee Scotsman lives.:D

[rsser]

Cool. Let's turn a caber on the VL300 ;-}

[Cliff Rogers]

I'm in. Learner also.:D
Learner, not leaner. :p

[Groggy]

See update in post #36 (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/melbourne-turn-january-2010-a-111225/#post1095687)

[Groggy]

David, sum total of my chucks are shown in this pic, can you work with them?

[DJ’s Timber]

I will come as well unless I end back up in Hospital :doh:

I will also bring my chucks as well, so between yours and mine we should have what we need for the day :H

[rsser]

DJ, they still messing you around?

Get a copy of Surgery for Dummies .... your tools should be sharp enuff. ;-}

To expand on the offer:

and I are prepared to do a duo, covering

1. Getting a clean finish off the tools
2. Abrasives
3. Finishes.

Given the mix of folk coming and I will work to devise a session that will meet the needs of newbs as well as allow old hands to share their practice wisdom.

[govarney]

David,

Thanks for the offer of a lift but as luck would have it I'll be taking my daughter to Melbourne airport early (7am flight) so I'll be in Melbourne anyway.

So I'll see you there.

[David Mitchell]

Hi Groggy,
I will attend if all goes well ,will confirm closer to the date.
What can I bring to help with the day?:?
I will bring some Atlantic Cedar,:cool:
I have turned a small bowl from this timber,it was dry and finished well, coated with Organ oil and a week later it has become all sticky the resin came through the finish:~
Has anyone used this timber:?Would shellac prevent this from happening:?
Our club has had a lot of this timber ,just received another trailer load of logs the other day:;
Regards
David:2tsup:

[rsser]

David, yeah, same prob with Deodar.

Solution thanks to Neil was to scrub the bowls out with meths and then 4 coats of ubeaut Hard Shellac.

Hope to see you at Groggy's.

[Sir Stinkalot]

Hi Groggy,

Please put me down on the attendance list as a learner ...... If there is anything that you need me to bring along please let me know ....... I have some nice pepper grinder blank timber (hint hint!).

Calm - as an ex Ballarat boy I am sure that you have both thongs and the trackies & moccasins in the wardrobe so it will just be a matter of deciding between summer or winter wear :)

Issatree ..... I trust there is a spare seat in the van????

Cheers

Stinky.

[Groggy]

What's on the agenda:

Finishing techniques;
getting a clean finish off the tools,
preparation,
sanding,
types and application of finish,
Discussion on faceplate finishing - led by Ern
Pepper grinder - Calm
Give aways, Buy 'n Sell (GABS) table


Note: Please mention any questions you might want covered on the day and we will try to include something to cover them. We would be interested to hear from anyone what they have found works well or what they have struggled with.

Who can attend at this stage

Learners:
Calm
govarney
Groggy
Grumpy John
Sarge
Sir Stinkalot
Sturdee and Michelle
woodwork wally

More advanced:
Ern

robert brown
issatree - (had to cancel, no longer coming)

[Groggy]

Please put me down on the attendance list as a learner ...... done

If there is anything that you need me to bring along please let me know .......
will let you know, at this stage it is a bring your own meat and drinks and I will supply bread and salad. Others usually bring cakes etc
I have some nice pepper grinder blank timber (hint hint!).
Oh! How about you bring some nice pepper grinder timber if you happen to have some? :wink:
Issatree ..... I trust there is a spare seat in the van????
Probably, but Issatree is no longer coming due to a family commitment.Two weeks and counting...

[Sir Stinkalot]

Two weeks and counting...

Looks like I will need to drive myself unfortunately ...... the thought of spending the day in Issatrees van in the driveway is less appealing.

[rsser]

Does anyone who is coming have an inertia (aka rotary) sander they can bring along?

[Groggy]

Ern, if you mean one of those spinning doohickies on a stick then I have one.

[rsser]

That's a bit technical for me Groggy ;-}

One of these from our sponsor or similar ...

[Groggy]

yep, got one

Mine was pulled out of shape by the packaging being too tight and has not recovered its true round shape (1 year on) so it gets a bit bumpy. Note to anyone buying them, they don't get their shape back so make sure it isn't deformed in its packaging.

[Grumpy John]

David, seeing as you're doing a pepper grinder demo would you be able to bring along some photos of different styles of mills, or better still some examples?
Ern, are you planning on bringing some of those wiz bang American abrasives for us to have a look at?

[rsser]

Cool, thanks Groggy.

GJ, haven't put in the order yet but can talk a bit about abrasive types; given the attendance, covering the basics would be 1st priority.

[nalmo]

Throw another prawn on the barbie, I'd love to attend too.

[Groggy]

Out of dateWhat's on the agenda:

Finishing techniques;
getting a clean finish off the tools,
preparation,
sanding,
types and application of finish,
Discussion on faceplate finishing - led by Ern
Pepper grinder - Calm
Give aways, Buy 'n Sell (GABS) table


Note: Please mention any questions you might want covered on the day and we will try to include something to cover them. We would be interested to hear from anyone what they have found works well or what they have struggled with.

Who can attend at this stage

Learners:
Calm
efgee88
Ern
govarney
gmack
Groggy
Grumpy John
nalmo
Sarge
Sir Stinkalot
Sturdee and Michelle
Tea Lady (maybe?)
woodwork wally

More advanced:

robert brown
issatree - (had to cancel, no longer coming)

[efgee88]

Groggy,

Aha I'm free that weekend!

Please include me in the beginners list on the 31st.
Looking forward to it.

Cheers,
FrankG

[tea lady]

:? When did it turn into the 31st? Wasn't it the 26th to start with. :hmm: Might be able to come that day after all. :wave: Will have to ask the other half.:U

[RETIRED]

:? When did it turn into the 31st? Wasn't it the 26th to start with. :hmm: Might be able to come that day after all. :wave: Will have to ask the other half.:U10 mins after the 24th was posted.:wink::D

[tea lady]

10 mins after the 24th was posted.:wink::D:doh::rolleyes:

[gmack]

Groggy, count me in and put me down as a learner (still).:D

I can also bring a small branch from a Giant sequoias (redwood)
Approx 300mm round & 1 metre long.:2tsup:

Glenn

[rsser]

Put me down as a southpaw learner Greg :wink:

So the 1st 6 folk who arrive get to carry the VL300 out into the open?

[Groggy]

Make that the first 8. Actually DJ and I have a plan, we are working on moving it on a small trolley he has.

[Calm]

Make that the first 8. Actually DJ and I have a plan, we are working on moving it on a small trolley he has.

Get some round stones and just roll it on them? :D:D:p:p

Cheers

[tea lady]

:doh: Calm! Your avitar is really confusing. I keep thinking it must be someone else.:rolleyes:

Anyway, down to the important stuff. What cakes are people bringing this time? :D

[Groggy]

What's on the agenda:

Finishing techniques;
getting a clean finish off the tools,
preparation,
sanding,
types and application of finish,
Discussion on faceplate finishing - led by Ern
Pepper grinder - Calm
Give aways, Buy 'n Sell (GABS) table


Note: Please mention any questions you might want covered on the day and we will try to include something to cover them. We would be interested to hear from anyone what they have found works well or what they have struggled with.

Who can attend at this stage

Learners:
Calm
efgee88
Ern
govarney
gmack
Groggy
Grumpy John
jefferson
nalmo
Sarge
Sir Stinkalot
Sturdee and Michelle
Tea Lady - and CAKE!
woodwork wally

More advanced:
KenW (possible)

robert brown
issatree - (had to cancel, no longer coming)

[jefferson]

Groggy, I'm coming along with (with my L plates). I'll see if we can pick Ken W up on the way through.

[rsser]

Could anyone coming from the N or NE pick me up?

I'm 5 mins from the Ring Road in Reservoir.

[Grumpy John]

If no one else puts their hand up, I'll give you a lift Ern.

Greg, does you lathe have a 30 x 3.5 thread? If so I'll bring the Escoulen chuck with me.

[rsser]

That'd be v. kind of you GJ.

Greg's lathe is a VL300 so of course it has a sensible spinlde thread!

[tea lady]

As well as "the cake" I am going to bring a HUGE stack of wood turning mags that I got with my lathe. (I am keeping all the Fine woodworking ones. But i ain't got enough shelf space for them all. ) Hopefully they will find a home with other people.:cool:

[Groggy]

What's on the agenda:

Finishing techniques;
getting a clean finish off the tools,
preparation,
sanding,
types and application of finish,
Discussion on faceplate finishing - led by Ern
Pepper grinder - Calm
Give aways, Buy 'n Sell (GABS) table


Note: Please mention any questions you might want covered on the day and we will try to include something to cover them. We would be interested to hear from anyone what they have found works well or what they have struggled with.

Who can attend at this stage

Learners:
Calm
efgee88
Ern
govarney
gmack - plus a branch from a Sequoia or Sequoiadendron, not sure which one :cool:
Groggy
Grumpy John - plus the dreaded Escoulen chuck :o
jefferson
nalmo
Sarge
Sir Stinkalot
Sturdee and Michelle
Tea Lady - and CAKE! Plus a bunch of turning magazines for your consumption :roll:.
woodwork wally

More advanced:
KenW (possible) :?

robert brown
issatree - (had to cancel, no longer coming) :no:

[Allan at Wallan]

Count me in please Groggy !

Ern, I can pick you up at your place if you wish.

Allan

[gmack]

Hello Groggy,
The branch is from a Giant Redwood "Sequoiadendron Gigenteum" which is from the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

Glenn

[rsser]

Count me in please Groggy !

Ern, I can pick you up at your place if you wish.

Allan

Yes pls Allan. That'd mean GJ could get a straight run on the fleeway.

[brendan stemp]

To find out the answer to my question I need to read through 5 pages, so could someone simply tell me: is this still on the 31st Jan? I would like to come.

[Groggy]

Where: Hoppers Crossing (address will be PM'd later today or tomorrow)
When: 31 January
Start: 0930 to about 4.

What's on the agenda:

Finishing techniques;
getting a clean finish off the tools,
preparation,
sanding,
types and application of finish,
Discussion on faceplate finishing - led by Ern
Pepper grinder - Calm
Give aways, Buy 'n Sell (GABS) table


Note: Please mention any questions you might want covered on the day and we will try to include something to cover them. We would be interested to hear from anyone what they have found works well or what they have struggled with.

Who can attend at this stage

Learners:
Alan at Wallan
Calm
DJ's Timber
efgee88
Ern
govarney
gmack - plus a branch from a Sequoiadendron Gigenteum (giant Redwood) :cool:
Groggy
Grumpy John - plus the dreaded Escoulen chuck :o
jefferson
joevan
letzzzgo
nalmo
Sarge
Sir Stinkalot
Sturdee and Michelle
Tea Lady - and CAKE! Plus a bunch of turning magazines for your consumption :roll:.
woodwork wally

More advanced:
Brendan Stemp
KenW (possible) :?

robert brown
issatree - (had to cancel, no longer coming) :no:

[letzzzgo]

Hi Groggy

If not too late, can you include 'joevan' and myself on the list of learners.:wink:

With Thanks
John

[Groggy]

Hi Groggy

If not too late, can you include 'joevan' and myself on the list of learners.:wink:

With Thanks
Johnyes, done :2tsup:

[Groggy]

Brendan and others, yes it is still on for the 31st and there is still room.

[Groggy]

Where: Hoppers Crossing. The address was PM'd 21 Jan at 7:30pm, if you are coming and did not receive a PM please let me know. Any new attendees simply post into this thread and I will send the details on to you and put you on the list.
When: 31 January
Start: 0930 to about 4.

What's on the agenda:

Finishing techniques;
getting a clean finish off the tools,
preparation,
sanding,
types and application of finish,
Discussion on faceplate finishing - led by Ern
Pepper grinder - Calm
Give aways, Buy 'n Sell (GABS) table


Note: Please mention any questions you might want covered on the day and we will try to include something to cover them. We would be interested to hear from anyone what they have found works well or what they have struggled with.

Who can attend at this stage

Learners:
Alan at Wallan
Calm
DJ's Timber
efgee88
Ern
govarney
gmack - plus a branch from a Sequoiadendron Gigenteum (giant Redwood) :cool:
Groggy
Grumpy John - plus the dreaded Escoulen chuck :o
jefferson
joevan
johnswoody
letzzzgo
nalmo
Sarge
Sir Stinkalot
Sturdee and Michelle
Tea Lady - and CAKE! Plus a bunch of turning magazines for your consumption :roll:.
woodwork wally

Advanced:
Brendan Stemp
KenW (possible) :?

robert brown

[johnswoody]

Hi Groggy wWally told me to let you know I will be there on the 31st thanks for the oportunity to come over to your place to see wat you do cheers john d

EDIT by Groggy: PM of address and other details sent.

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

:C [sigh]

[rsser]

Skew!

Where's ya been??

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

G'day Ern!

Woman. Work. (But sadly, no wine. :C)

[tea lady]

G'day Ern!

Woman. Work. (But sadly, no wine. :C)You could have a whine here if you like.:D

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

:think: I don't think you'd appreciate a multi-page diatribe. :U

[Grumpy John]

G'day Ern!

Woman. Work. (But sadly, no wine. :C)

Ditch the work and get some wine and song :D. Good to see you're still around, hope you're still turning.

[pellcorp]

Hi Groggy,

I am not a turner. But the topics on finishing are certainly of interest, so if its not too late, please count me in.

Can you please PM me your address.

Thanks
Jason

EDIT by Groggy: PM of address and other details sent.

[Groggy]

Where: Hoppers Crossing. The address was PM'd 21 Jan at 7:30pm, if you are coming and did not receive a PM please let me know. Any new attendees simply post into this thread and I will send the details on to you and put you on the list.
When: 31 January
Start: 0930 to about 4.

What's on the agenda:

Finishing techniques;
getting a clean finish off the tools,
preparation,
sanding,
types and application of finish,
Discussion on faceplate finishing - led by Ern
Pepper grinder - Calm
Give aways, Buy 'n Sell (GABS) table (I will be selling 250ml tubs of EEE for $10 if anyone is interested)


Note: Please mention any questions you might want covered on the day and we will try to include something to cover them. We would be interested to hear from anyone what they have found works well or what they have struggled with.

Who can attend at this stage

Learners:
Alan at Wallan
Calm
David Mitchell
DJ's Timber
efgee88
Ern
govarney
gmack - plus a branch from a Sequoiadendron Gigenteum (giant Redwood) :cool:
Groggy
Grumpy John - plus the dreaded Escoulen chuck :o
jefferson
joevan
johnswoody
letzzzgo
nalmo
pellcorp
Sarge
Sir Stinkalot
Sturdee and Michelle
Tea Lady - and CAKE! Plus a bunch of turning magazines for your consumption :roll:.
woodwork wally

Advanced:
Brendan Stemp
KenW (possible) :?

robert brown

[David Mitchell]

Hi Groggy,
I will be coming ,will bring a few pieces of Atlantic cedar ,looking at finishing methods:?
I emailed Calm may be able to combine travel:wink:
Regards
David:2tsup:

EDIT by Groggy: PM of address and other details sent.

[tea lady]

Jeez! There are a few people coming aren't there. I hope more than just my cake will turn up. We just about had a cake each last time.:rolleyes: We don't quite need that many.:D

[Groggy]

26 at last count. I think we need a bigger cake TL :D

[pellcorp]

Hi TL,

I can save you one share :) I don't eat eggs or dairy, or any kind of meat for that matter. So I am assuming your cakes include at least eggs if not milk and butter, so you only need to worry about 25 :2tsup:

Cheers
Jason

[tea lady]

Hi TL,

I can save you one share :) I don't eat eggs or dairy, or any kind of meat for that matter. So I am assuming your cakes include at least eggs if not milk and butter, so you only need to worry about 25 :2tsup:

Cheers
Jason:C Well having desert with you wouldn't be fun. :rolleyes: Chocolate ripple cake only contains Chocolate ripple biscuits (which have no "food" in them :D ) and whipped cream.

[Groggy]

Where: Hoppers Crossing. The address was PM'd 21 Jan at 7:30pm, if you are coming and did not receive a PM please let me know. Any new attendees simply post into this thread and I will send the details on to you and put you on the list.
When: 31 January
Start: 0930 to about 4.

What's on the agenda:

Finishing techniques;

1. Getting a clean finish off the tool -
2. Abrasives 101,
- sanding for beginners, emphasis on faceplate power sanding - Ern
- getting into tricky spots - discussion lead by Ern
3. Finishes - open discussion

Pepper grinder - Calm
Give aways, Buy 'n Sell (GABS) table (I will be selling 250ml tubs of EEE for $10 if anyone is interested)


Note: Please mention any questions you might want covered on the day and we will try to include something to cover them. We would be interested to hear from anyone what they have found works well or what they have struggled with.

Who can attend at this stage

Learners:
Alan at Wallan
Calm
David Mitchell
DJ's Timber
efgee88
Ern
govarney
gmack - plus a branch from a Sequoiadendron Gigenteum (giant Redwood) :cool:
Groggy
Grumpy John - plus the dreaded Escoulen chuck :o
jefferson
joevan
johnswoody
letzzzgo
nalmo
pellcorp
Sarge
Sir Stinkalot
Sturdee and Michelle
Tea Lady - and CAKE! Plus a bunch of turning magazines for your consumption :roll:.
woodwork wally

Advanced:
Brendan Stemp
KenW (possible) :?

robert brown

[Calm]

Heading off to Drysdale in the next hour to get supplies - quick trip on the bike.

Can deliver to Groggy's on sunday any orders at Jim's before 12.40 today. Must be small enough to fit in back pack (no stubby's or boat anchors:p:p)

See you on Sunday Greg - have offered David Mitchell a ride and Brendan if i can contact him.

Ooroo

PS any of you moron drivers on the Geelong Ballarat road fold your mirrors in the blue bike is on it's way:D:D:p:p:p

[rsser]

Also watch out for idiot riders David!

[Calm]

Also watch out for idiot riders David!

They MAY have been going in the same direction :D:D:D:D:D

[rsser]

Well yes, if u haven't had your suspenders serviced yet ;-}

[Calm]

Well yes, if u haven't had your suspenders serviced yet ;-}

No had that done Ern but could do with a new chain & sprockets (tight spots) need to find supplier, the Ballarat shop & i have differences of opinion, need a mail order post job - too lazy to follow it up, walking after losing the chain will probably jog my memory.

Left Ballarat 10.40 am - beautiful sunshine - got to Drysdale about 11.55 - rained from Bannockburn in to Geelong city - not impressed when I come from beautiful sunny Ballarat:no::no::no:

Cheers

[tea lady]

Heading off to Drysdale in the next hour to get supplies - quick trip on the bike.

Can deliver to Groggy's on sunday any orders at Jim's before 12.40 today. Must be small enough to fit in back pack (no stubby's or boat anchors:p:p)

Dang! :C I wanted a few little things. :doh: Oh well! :shrug:

[Grumpy John]

What's with the new avatar David?

[tea lady]

What's with the new avatar David?
I think he's showing off his new hair.:D

[Calm]

What's with the new avatar David?

just emerging from the closet john:D:D

[Jim Carroll]

just emerging from the closet john:D:D

Maybe should have stayed in the closet :rolleyes:

[Calm]

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Who can attend at this stage

[snipped by Groggy to save space]

Advanced:
Brendan Stemp
KenW (possible) :?

robert brown

So is Ken possibly advanced or possibly coming?:roll::roll::no::no::doh::q:D:D

Just going out to the shed to practice - nothing like making a fool of yourself - see you all Sunday.

Cheers

[tea lady]

Do you want me to bring my market umbrella for a bit more shade in the yard? :cool:

[Groggy]

Thanks for the kind offer AM but I have two pergolas and a third available if necessary. cya Sunday.

[rsser]

David, since you'll be demo'ing like a whizz, could you kick off the day?

The stuff and I will be doing would be a logical follow on.