Thread: Kiewa turn-on, 27-28 December 2011

Shame you didn't have any good bits of wood to play with.

Happy looking bunch aren't they

ad Ken got this ugly piece of wood and decided to attack it.
Inside it had some nice figure and grain so they set about making a winged platter
a story in photos ...

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Look closely - they are turning in partnership, Interesting in that they seldomed agreed on anything
One of Pat turning a smallish piece of redgum burl

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doing some fine detail work.
Ken 'repairing what did' and giving me the evil eye
a gathering of interested 'council workers'

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creating a dust storm
Ken showing how he finnesses his more detailed work
everyones favourite job - hand sanding

Originally Posted by wheelinround

Happy looking bunch aren't they

That's cos I wasn't there!

Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers

Shame you didn't have any good bits of wood to play with.

We charge more more wood with "features".

Originally Posted by tea lady

We charge more more wood with "features".

Features.... is that what you call the crew standing behind it.

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some close in chisel shots
and Pat's eccentric turning

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Govarney (Gary) at the lil stubby
worked out how to use my camera - so your's truly

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The three wise men ready to pounce
comparing pieces
and the two cheshire cats showing off their piece

Great photos

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

The three wise men ready to pounce..

Daunting isn't it

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

The three wise men ready to pounce
Yes! that is a bit daunting! I can always tel if I am doing something wrong cos kinda raises onto his toes.
and the two cheshire cats showing off their piece

They look appy now!

Daunting is not the correct word, especially when one makes a design modification, (Technically known as a "woops") and the 3 "wise" men ask you you "Why?".

No photo's from me as there was a few blokes wandering around with camera's.

It was noted that Jeff did not turn (lucky bugger!) and also managed to avoid me looking at the "secret" stash.

The next platter I am going to do, I am going to think about the shape, plan for the thickness and roll the transition between the bottom and sides on the inside. I better re read some bowl/platter design theory. I have the Richard Raffan book. Any other suggestions?

Nick turning in his PJ's shorts TL would have loved them they is PURPLE

Originally Posted by dai sensei

Great photos

Daunting isn't it

Thanks Neil
and yep it was

Originally Posted by tea lady

Yes! that is a bit daunting! I can always tell if I am doing something wrong cos kinda raises onto his toes
They look appy now!

did a bit of raising onto his toes - Yep I noticed it

But it was Ken who said "Who taught you to turn like that?!!" then "That's actually quite dangerous !"

More photos ...

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I didn't get a shot of the "collaboration" piece, this is the best I can do, sorry
One of the "council workers" decided to have a go, so we all had to watch
Harry's portable tool box (thought people might be interested)

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Ken got a bit jittery with all the turnings way over 2", as there was no valium he turned a couple of small domes out of Gidgee. That settled him down no end!
He then did a fancy toothpick out of osage for me, the man is just ... (there must be a word for it!)
We found this in a shed at the BBQ but unfortunately couldn't lift it into Pat's truck Gary looks like he might ask for one for christmas next year

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I had to have a "go" on a stubby - something to tell the grandkids
Pat sanding
"council worker" assisting Pat sanding

... from me, anyway

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Ken trueing up the edge of the second large platter as someone neglected to (no not me)
Ken sanding space
Ken is going to be blamed for an increase in sun cancers in woodturners as he recommends sanding platters in the sunlight - Pat banished outside

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I don't often see pictures of meself, so here's another
Ken espousing some finer point
Then telling how it's done

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An arty pharty piccy (prob )
Ken and on the collaborative piece. Only Ken, and Pat turned on day one.
Ken again. You can see some of the "council workers" in the background


I'll post my thoughts later - got to go and get a possie for the fireworks

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

... Ken is going to be blamed for an increase in sun cancers in woodturners as he recommends sanding platters in the sunlight - Pat banished outside.Attachment 192958

Another woodturner converted to the dark side.