Thread: 2009 Sydney www show 7 weeks to go

Well look out you lot! Me plane thing ticket are bought and paid for. And it didn't cost extra for a Virgin!!!!

dont get your hopes up christuffer the cheap virgin tickets come without any extras whatsoever, you get what you pay for.
sorry
witch1

Will I have to book tickets to go to the show in sydney or can you just pick them up on your way in?
I plan on going on the friday if that makes any difference

Originally Posted by Broda

Will I have to book tickets to go to the show in sydney or can you just pick them up on your way in?
I plan on going on the friday if that makes any difference

no mate it dont make a difference
i think you can book them online and save a little but you can get them on the day to

anyone know who will be there this year???
i know carba tec is
bench works will not be there
H&F are not
mic jings i think

16 days to go

Keep it coming nzc. I can't wait to see more.

trend timber
the wood works


that dam pie cart outside thats gets you for $4.00 for a 1/2 cold pie

Daily Demonstration Schedule

(Correct at time of publication)

Seminar 1
Demonstrations by: Major Award Winner Guilio Marcolongo
Sydney Stand: 214
10.15am Turn a Table Leg – Incorporating the use of the skew, the roughing gouge,
spindle gouge, and detail gouge.
11.30am Mushroom Box Pieces – This demonstration is what one can do with a small
waist incorporating jam fit chucking
1.00pm Basic Bowl - Incorporating the use of a bowl gouge, and different angles for
turning the use of scrapers.
2.30pm End Grain Box – You will learn how to hollow out end grain. Also covered in
this demonstration will be the use of a chatter tool and how to do an insert into
the lid, sanding and applying the finishes.
Seminar 2
Demonstrations by: Bruce Bell
Sydney Stand: 202
10.30am Off Centre Turning- With the help of a balancing system Bruce will
demonstrate the turning of several bowls within one larger piece. He will show
how the use of chucks makes turning easier.
12.00noon Mastering the Skew - Bruce will demonstrate an easy way of understanding
how the skew works. He will show you how to turn beads and finish your
spindle work with out the need for abrasive. He will also show how the detail
gouge can work where the skew doesn’t.
1.30pm Selecting timber to Turn - Learn the tricks in selecting suitable timber for
woodturning. Understand how a tree grows and how to process it so that your
work gives you the best results. Bruce will discuss the drying of timber and the
roughing out prior to you finishing your work.
3.00pm Tools sharpening - This session is on sharpening your turning tools to get the
best results from them. The type of grinder and wheels needed and looking
after same is just as important as just turning the wood.
Seminar 3
Demonstrations by: Tim Skilton
Sydney Stand: 202a

Come and Try Woodturning

– Demonstrations throughout each day of the show
Sponsored by Vicmarc Machinery
Tim’s workshop is centred upon an informative, hands on approach that aims to inspire and
entertain. He is particularly passionate about assisting the ‘next generation’ of wood
turners in discovering and enjoying the art form and its benefits as a productive and
creative interest for young men and women.
To celebrate the 1000th person to attend Tim’s workshop each participate in Tim’s
workshop will create their own honey dipper and receive a pot of honey. One participate
from each state will be chosen to go into the grand final in Melbourne including: return
airfares and accommodation for two to attend the Melbourne Show, plus transport to and
from the show as well as $200 timber dollars to spend at the show

Daily Demonstration Schedule – Sydney Timber & Working With Wood 2009

Seminar 4
Demonstrations by: Roger Gifkins
Sydney Stand: 39
10:30am Boxmaking couldn’t be easier! - About as simple as a box can get. A great first
project for people new to boxmaking. Learn confidence building techniques
so you can consolidate skills with this easy project. Once perfected, it makes
a great gift!
12:00noon Getting the most from your Dovetail Jig - Go through setting up and using the
jig with the inventor! Includes demonstrations on cutting trial joints, adjusting
the jig to give a perfect fit, cutting finger joints, variable spaced joints, angled
joints and more. A must for those that want to get the most out of their jig.
1:30pm Special Jewellery Box - From Roger’s third set of plans, this box challenges the
more experienced woodworker with an elaborate Jewellery Box that is ideal for
that special gift. This demonstration will see the box dovetailed, glued up,
split in half and hinged. To learn some of the finer points for finishing this
project, come along to the Jigs, Jigs, Jigs session.
3:30pm Jigs, Jigs, Jigs - Roger’s most useful jigs, designed with safety and accuracy in
mind. These are all jigs that you can make up yourself. This session includes
demonstrations of fences and techniques for the Drop Saw, cutting mitres,
shaping on the router table, fences for the router table and “how square is
that”
Seminar 5
Demonstrations by: David Foster
Sydney Stand: 7
David will present a series of furniture restoration, with two other experts from the industry.
On the program will be the ‘experts’ all working with wood surfaces in different ways:

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traditional way with traditional products

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modern techniques and modern products

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innovative products that require little work
David invites you back to the stand at 1pm (bring your sandwiches and coffee) and sit in on
a discussion by the panel on the different techniques they each used.
You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and make comments.

This is a NEW demonstration for Timber Shows.

Seminar 6
Demonstrations by: Stan Ceglinski
Sydney Stand: 70
10.30 am Traditional Tools– Maintenance, sharpening identifying their use and safe
working practises. If you have any old tools & you need any advice or help,
bring them along and ask Stan...he may be able to help you!
11.15 am Resource today…(where we can get our timber) -where to find some great
timber, it doesn’t just grow on trees...or does it? A talk and demo that will
convince you that it does!
11.30 am Kitchen Stuff!- How to make some great kitchen based items that will make
your cooking a pleasure and make you feel good…(cause you made them)
items may include...wok stirrer, salad servers, cooking spoon, and rolling pin.
12.00 am “Smoko” - A cup of tea and talk time….got any questions….axe not holding an
edge, saw cuts “crooked”, marriage falling apart, your kids going crazy, can’t
manage to catch a fish …“Big Stan” just may have the answer ! (or may send
you round the bend)
12.30 pm “The Great Saw Race” - Have a go with a friend or loved one– re enact
something that your family ancestors did on a daily basis (probably)...it’ll only
take a minute & you’ll never have more fun. Come & have a go!!!

Daily Demonstration Schedule – Sydney Timber & Working With Wood 2009

1.00 pm “Stan goes to lunch” - A very important demo, he’ll be back though, fresh as a
daisy at 2pm.
2.00 pm Have’n some fun with tools & a log! - See what can be found within a tree
trunk...a cricket bat, some stumps, a fruit bowl, maybe just some grubs or a
cocky?
3.15 pm ”The Great Saw Race” - Your last chance today to get a 30 second, fun filled
workout. Win a prize for your effort.
4.00 pm Makin more stuff from a tree trunk - h’mmmm, what can we find in there….a
comfy stool, a toy of sorts….it’s just so much fun & so easy!!!! See you there!
Seminar 7
Seminar by: Kevin Inkster
Sydney Stand: 73

NEW Seminar for Timber Shows

– Making Money from Woodworking
Three seminars per day 10.30, 12.30 and 2.30
This timely seminar presented by award winning inventor, entrepreneur and woodworker
Kevin Inkster, will tell you how to make money from doing something you love. A seminar

not to be missed!

I was planning on going with two friends one that is sort of into wood working and another that does not know where wood comes from.

Then on the second day I will be going with some one that does not under stand wood.

I know that they are going to be out numbered.

Originally Posted by Christos

I was planning on going with two friends one that is sort of into wood working and another that does not know where wood comes from.

Then on the second day I will be going with some one that does not under stand wood.

I know that they are going to be out numbered.

thats the good thing about the show
you and find it all out
and other woodworkers
help out along the road

O so very true.

15 days to go!!!

We want more. How many more days now?

NZ Carver
just to let you know that Hare & Forbes are returning to the show this year.
Liz