Australian wood turning exhibition

[smiife]

Hi guys , any of you guys have any photos of AWTEX ?
Who went today , what was it like ?
Who won best in show ? ?...and a photo would be nice !

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To put things into perspective, that mirror is 148mm x 148mm square.

It is a box that comes apart and is very well done, inside and outside.

You can still see the exhibition, it ends tomorrow.

50 metres from Moorabbin station.

Mick.





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The white things underneath some items are only for identification purposes to ensure bits don't go missing.




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This is German Ring Turning, which was demonstrated at the exhibition today.

This is an entrant, not part of the demonstration; very interesting.

Mick.




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I thought this was stunning, as did the judges it seems.

Mick.



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[smiife]

Thanks Mick for taking the photos and showing us
The box by stephen looks very interesting and intriguing ......wow!!!:2tsup:

[hughie]

managed a 2nd and a 3rd in the Vases, not bad under the circumstances. Sorry no images as yet

[powderpost]

managed a 2nd and a 3rd in the Vases, not bad under the circumstances. Sorry no images as yet


Congratulations Hughie...... :2tsup:

Jim

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Thanks Mick for taking the photos and showing us
The box by stephen looks very interesting and intriguing ......wow!!!:2tsup:

I managed to get this quick look inside the box, unfortunately my hand shaking and the hand shaking of the steward holding the box contributed to an unsharp picture; but you'll get the drift of the quality of the inside just the same.

Mick.



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I also liked this one; as did someone who bought it going on the red sticker.

Mick.

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Here are a few pics I took of bowl and platters that appealed to me. Caught up with some old friends and forum members as well. Even bought 2 items so 2 red stickers were mine. Had a great day on Fri and Sunday but did not attend the presentations. An excellent exhibition of wood crafts and art.

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Here are a few more that particularly appealed and I include a pen I liked

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I was quite impressed with how elegant the displays were this year, compared to the last time I visited around... oh... a decade ago.

Kudos to the organisers, I know how shoe-string their budget is.

I was a tad surprised to see commercial stalls there, but in hindsight it's ridiculous to not have them. A bit of commercial support (and revenue) is all to the good for future shows.

There were some rather impressive pieces entered this year, although it seemed to me that for many of the pieces most of the effort went into applying fancy finishes or ornate carving on simply turned forms. Don't get me wrong; these pieces were, in general, eminently saleable. But this is a Wood-turning Exhibition, not an art display.

Mind you, some of the pieces were turned so exquisitely that the highest praise I can find is "Wow. Just wow." I reckon that with another 8 or 9 decades of practice under my belt I could take 'em on and win. :rolleyes:

[mick661]

Thanks for the kind words about the set up up I will let Dianne and stuart know.

[mick661]

The first two pics are of German ring turning by Simon Begg who did two demonstrations and also judged the Novice and junior entrants.
The small bowl is my son's entry.
Cheers mick

[mick661]

These are my three this year.

[smiife]

These are my three this year.


Hi Mick , thanks for showing us the other entries , yours look
good too ! I like the burl bowl , very nice , did It win a place ?
Thanks to for all volunteers , looks like a lot of work went in
to setting up , and what a great setup , It is a credit to you all
Well done everone:2tsup: :2tsup:

[mick661]

No worries I didn't take many pics I was a bit busy. Burl didnt make the cut. Isn't finished. Need to use a friend's stubby to finish the base .
Cheers Mick

[mick661]

Hey Hughie did you hand carve the outside of your vases?
Cheers Mick

[hughie]

Yes , all my work is hand carved.

[dai sensei]

I’ve seen pics of many winners in various categories, but who won the overall best in show?

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I’ve seen pics of many winners in various categories, but who won the overall best in show?

Look at both pictures (and read them) in post number 2 and then check out post number 10 :D

Mick.

[smiife]

I’ve seen pics of many winners in various categories, but who won the overall best in show?

Hi Neil , the was Stephen Hughes , with the box In the photo in post #2
It, s a bit hard to see because the box Is on a mirror , I would like to see
A pic of just the box , still looks great though and congrats to Stephen...:2tsup:

[mick661]

There you go mick

[dai sensei]

Thanks for the info. My computer is down and I’m using my phone. Not sure why but can’t see all the photos when using my phone, another reason I don’t get on here much anymore. Looks like I have to wait till computers fixed

[smiife]

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Hi Mick , thanks for the pics , do you happen to know what
the size is ?

[mick661]

49mm square. It's a mixture.
Cheers mick

[hughie]

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I also liked this one; as did someone who bought it going on the red sticker.

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Looks like two of mine have sold, but as yet no word back from AWTEX, must have a big year for them.

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Looks lIke two of mine have sold, but as yet no word back from AWTEX, must have a big year for them.

Hi Hughie , they must be breathing a big sigh of relief It, s all over ! :U
Do you have any pics of your entries to show Hughie ?
I am sure we would all be very Interested ...........

[smiife]

49mm square. It's a mixture.
Cheers mick

Thanks Mick :2tsup:

[hughie]

Hi Hughie , they must be breathing a big sigh of relief It, s all over ! :U
Do you have any pics of your entries to show Hughie ?
I am sure we would all be very Interested ...........

Here you go, the first two seem to be sold and they collected a 2nd and 3rd ? But have not heard any confirmation etc, so if anybody is any the wiser be grateful for the heads up.

[smiife]

Here you go, the first two seem to be sold and they collected a 2nd and 3rd ? But have not heard any confirmation etc, so if anybody is any the wiser be grateful for the heads up.

Hi Hughie , thanks for sharing , they all look very nice as usual ,
Well done on the 2nd and 3rd, personally I like the 3rd one :U