Thread: Bowl/Platter Competition - for Charity

Great idea David.

Can't see exactly how atm but count me in. I should be able to sort something out by the close date.

i may be able to make something. if i do, i do. if i dont, i dont.

i will let you know if i have

Well, Mine's been sanded up to 240grit so far,

I reckon I'll give you lot a run for yer money

With Calm's permission:

I will be donating three of my Leather-Bound notebook/sketchbooks as prizes.

Cheers
Wendy

Errrmmm... has a closing date been chosen?

I haven't even found a suitable blank yet, let alone made a start...

Originally Posted by calm

comp closes 31st march

turnfest/final judging at ballarat in april - date depends on easter, horsham turnround etc.

:u

Count me in. I know I'm not in the league of some of my brethren but I'm sure my effort will contribute at least $1.50 (alright $1.25) to the cause. I've some spalted spotty gum which might give a run for his money. Sorry just having a little day dream there

Is there any point in having two divisions in the judging. ie rank beginners, such as meself, and others of more advanced turnings

jefferson - if you are giving away that redgum - I'm sure some of it would look good in my shed

Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!

Errrmmm... has a closing date been chosen?

I haven't even found a suitable blank yet, let alone made a start...

I have been looking for a suitable blank ,plenty to pic from but I can't find one without CRACKS
So I have glued up some pieces of silky oak and we will see what happens
Regards
David

Originally Posted by dai sensei

Whoops!

Originally Posted by David Mitchell

I have been looking for a suitable blank ,plenty to pic from but I can't find one without CRACKS
So I have glued up some pieces of silky oak and we will see what happens

Yep. I'm thinking along similar lines; perhaps a segmented piece would be the go...

Go here first

The rules are simple.

This challenge is for charity. The charity is Cystic Fibrosis Victoria Inc.
80 Dodds Street
Southbank Victoria 3006
Phone: 03)9686 1811 or FREECALL 1800 633 685
Fax: 03)9686 3437

All bowls will be sold and the proceeds go to CF. NO bowls will be returned to the entrants.

The item must be a turned bowl or platter of any size made from timber. It can be laminated, segmented or natural edge but only decorative carving or texturing on the rim, not the body of the bowl.

There will be 2 catagories: Bowls and platters up to 200mm diameter, Bowls and platters over 200mm in diameter

The entrants may submit as many entries as they wish BUT have to nominate which entry is to be judged.

Entries must be in Calms (David) posession by 31st March. Judging by Forumites will begin on 1st April by secret poll in a new thread in the Woodturning section of Woodworking Forums and close 24 hours prior to the Turn-on at Davids in Ballarat in April. The date has yet to be announced.

Each entrant can photograph a Work In Progress if they desire.

Only 3 pictures of the finished article are to be emailed to me at [email protected].

These pictures will be a side shot (Profile), a high shot showing insde and a shot of the base.

These photos are to be received prior to 30th March WITH your forum name and a brief description of timber used, the dimensions and finish.

Forumite judging will account for 50% of the vote with the other 50% coming from the judges. The criteria is form, shape and finish.

This is a fun event more focussed on the charity than winning. Please keep that in mind.

I have not selected my blank yet BUT if I find one with a natural crack in it (no on the rim but in the main body) can I use that as a decorative feature i.e fill the crack with brass fillings.

I get the felling that this is going to be lots of fun.

Originally Posted by Rum Pig

I have not selected my blank yet BUT if I find one with a natural crack in it (no on the rim but in the main body) can I use that as a decorative feature i.e fill the crack with brass fillings.

I get the felling that this is going to be lots of fun.

Yes.

Entries must be in Calms (David) posession by 31st March. Judging by Forumites will begin on 1st April by secret poll in a new thread in the Woodturning section of Woodworking Forums and close 24 hours prior to the Turn-on at Davids in Ballarat in April. The date has yet to be announced.

See https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/ballarat-welcome-87155 so that makes the closing date Friday 1st of May at 5.00 PM EDST.

Well, I'm done Who do I send it to?