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30th January 2010, 09:58 AM #106
There won't be any wood going into the ceiling thank you (it's colourbond).
Unfortunately Brendan Stemp has had to pull out due to work commitments.
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Ok, we are nearly there. As there are about 25 people going to be there it is largely self catering. I'll supply bread and butter etc, water, coffee, tea etc but you will need to bring your own meat, salad and cakes. Weather is expected to be 37degrees but we will be mostly under cover so it shouldn't be an issue. See you there.
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
Groggy
Grumpy John - plus the dreaded Escoulen chuck
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 .
woodwork wally
Advanced:
KenW (possible)
robert brown
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31st January 2010, 04:52 PM #107Hewer of wood
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Many thanks to Greg, Karen and family for hosting a great day.
Also to Calm and GJ for demo'ing in the hot light of turners' scrutiny.
And to TL for mags and cake and Allan for the blackwood.
It was a great day for learning and trading cracks ;-}Cheers, Ern
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31st January 2010, 06:10 PM #108
A great day was had by all, cheerfull banter from the crowd.
Calm did a very good job demoing under incoming banter, the usuall chatter between ken and and Ern and John doing their bit for all to learn from.
Greg and family put on a great day . The weather held of till the end when the rain started.
Pictures will follow as there was cameras a plentyJim Carroll
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31st January 2010, 06:33 PM #109
A big thank you to Greg and his family for opening their house and hearts and allowing such a ragged bunch of reprobates to take over their back yard for a Sunday afternoon of learning and laughs. It was an honor for me to stand next to the Weird and Wonderful one and give a demo of my limited understanding of the Escoulen Chuck. It was great fun trading jibes with Ken and as well as other members of the peanut gallery. I hope the viewers had as much fun watching the demo as I had giving it.
I think I'll just push this lathe over into the shade.
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It takes a lot of concentration to get all these beads the same size and shape . Notice David's developed a third hand
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Welcome to the Ken & Show
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How to get a great finish off the tool
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Attachment 128427To grow old is inevitable.... To grow up is optional
Confidence, the feeling you have before you fully understand the situation.
What could possibly go wrong.
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31st January 2010, 06:50 PM #110
These days don't just happen because of one person.
DJ helped me move the lathe to where it could be seen, and back. He brought his moving trolley and mini lathe and gave me some good advice on using some of my stuff - so thanks DJ, much appreciated
A special thanks to and Ken, the comedy duo who manage to argue over just about anything; we quickly realised to latch on to the things they did NOT argue about, as that meant there was no other possible or safe way to do it. (otherwise they would have argued about it ).
David, thanks for taking all the heckling from the crowd in good spirit. A great demo of turning a salt shaker.
Grumpy John, thanks for bringing the wobbly chuck, it is fascinating to watch that thing in action.
Ern gave a great discussion on sanding and finishing a piece, we all learned a bit there I reckon.
Anyway, it was a pleasure to have you all over. I hope the new faces enjoyed themselves and got some value from the day. sally the labrador vacuumed up after the last visitors left. The shop was cleaned and everything put away within an hour or so, pretty easy cleanup. There was a green coffee cup left here by someone.
Here are the pics I took:
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31st January 2010, 06:58 PM #111
Well I had a great day, thank you Greg and Karen.
The demos were excellent and informative, some of the best displays I have seen.
I came straight home and tried the shearing cut and ripped a huge gouge straight trough my bowl. I guess I didn't pay as much attention as I thought I did, I'll work it out with more practice
I'll post some photos as soon as I work out how to get them off the iphone
Thanks for a great day Greg and all the demonstrators
SargeSarge
"He who dies with the most toys wins"
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31st January 2010, 06:59 PM #112
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31st January 2010, 08:06 PM #113New Member
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thanks greg and family for a great day I learnt quite a lot to day and thanks to all demestraters ,ken,john,ern, andbest of luck to all cheers jd (johnswoody)
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31st January 2010, 08:12 PM #114
Great day. Good to see everyone and also meet a few new faces. The Wobbly chuck was fascinating. Would love to have a play with one some time. (Maybe not with a crowd of hecklers watching. Grumpy did a great job.) I scored some wood and a pair of bar clamps that I will put to good use.
There was still some Chocolate ripple cake left. I think I'll make a smaller one next time.anne-maria.
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31st January 2010, 08:21 PM #115
Thanks Groggy and demonstrators for a great day. Despite not really being into tuning it is always good to learn a few new things. Some of the discussions about rubbing the bevels and sharpening profiles went a little over my head but I am sure that it will make more sense when I start to play.
Quite keen to try my hand at a few pepper grinders now. I liked the contemporary profile of Grumpy Johns and as there is no bead work it may be worth a go. Good tips by Calm on drilling out the grinder which I will have to try. Now I know that I should be pushing the tail stock and not winding.
Tea Lady .... thanks for the mags ..... there were a few good articles there ...... luckily they were the furniture mags and not as popular as the turning mags.
Thanks again Groggy!Now proudly sponsored by Binford Tools. Be sure to check out the Binford 6100 - available now at any good tool retailer.
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31st January 2010, 08:26 PM #116
Thanks for the compliment, I figure the less detail there is the easier it is to make a matching pair . I've attached a pdf of the peppermill, you'll have to download a diagram for the internal dimensions from Jim Carroll's site if you are using the crushgrind mechanism.
Attachment 128472Last edited by Grumpy John; 31st January 2010 at 08:32 PM. Reason: Added attachment.
To grow old is inevitable.... To grow up is optional
Confidence, the feeling you have before you fully understand the situation.
What could possibly go wrong.
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31st January 2010, 08:44 PM #117
Hi,
Thanks to Groggy and the demonstrators for a very interesting day. I did have to leave early, however I did learn a few things. Not being a turner at all (I don't own a lathe) much of what was discussed was very out of my area, but it was great putting forum names to some faces and seeing the enthusiasm and passion you all have for your art form.
I am sorry to say I still can't quite fathom the fascination with turning Maybe when I get sick of square legs on furniture it might come to me
Edit - thanks to Tea Lady for a wood review magazine with article on tuning up table saws, I had not seen that one, and some interesting info I am sure to put to use.
Thanks again all
Cheers
Jason
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31st January 2010, 08:57 PM #118
Glad the mags found good homes.
anne-maria.
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31st January 2010, 09:08 PM #119
Another great day
I reckon Dave, Grumpy John and Ern should have been paid enormous
appearance fees because of the hecklers. Yes, you know who you are.
But then the lively audience should have paid an admission fee because
the banter between the demonstrators was top shelf and was a stage
show in itself.
Thanks to Greg, Karen and family for their hospitality and Tea Lady for
her choccy ripple cake.
AllanLife is short ... smile while you still have teeth.
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31st January 2010, 09:16 PM #120
Thanks Grumpy John. I still have some older pepper grinder mechanisms so the article will be spot on. The form looks quite good .... whilst I can see the skill in producing the traditional form there is something pleasing about breaking away from the expected shape.
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