Thread: Mini turnfest - Melbourne, Sept 16

Good time was had by all I believe, nearly had to tie Crazyscew up but in the end he settled down and behaved himself .

I think just about everyone ended up with taking something home that they didn't come with, I certainly came back with less wood then I took

Timber I bought down, only got 3 left

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Goblet in Tiger Myrtle turned by

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Grumpy and Scooter checking the bearings on Scoot's lathe

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The boys in Ern's shop

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And finally the gang raiding the coffee after lunch

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Originally Posted by rsser

Great day ... thanks to all those who came and contributed

Pic of the big event attached .. David is now the proud owner of a pedestal table turned in 3 pieces from bits of wattle and blackwood he harvested. One coat of Organoil DO.

[One item left behind: an insulated water bottle.]

Great looking result David and sorry I could not attend
the event.

Will keep watching to see more pics.

Allan

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I am not at all worried about dying
... but just hope I am not there at the time.

Damn, I wish I could have been there.

The pedestal is ball-terrier.

How do you thank someone who invites you to his house insists that you use his 'Stuby" lathe supplies the gouges, chucks and other tools, supplies the drill and sand paper for power sanding, then applies the Danish Oil as well as advice and design tips, Invites others to enjoy the day,

including

who gave advice and tips all day as well as giving a full lesson with pictures and examples on the turning of the pedistal to all those that attended.

"Thankyou" to Ern seems to be a bit cheap so the thinking cap will have to go on to come up with the appropriate gift.

To , a gentleman who promotes this industry/hobby better than anyone else I have meet thankyou. When I get help from someone usually a slab of bundy does the trick but a packet of tea bags hardly seems the same.

I had a day like none other since 6th July 2006, when the lathe went into storage, Yes it was definitely the best.

As well as that i received some great tips from , Ern, Dj & Skew on bandsaws and other "necesary purchases" at the WWW show.

I hope all others enjoyed the day as much as i did.

Allan from Wallan (who did not turn up) my apologies for the obvious enbarassment you felt over my remarks regarding your jokes - They were meant in jest

Ah pictures

The first is of the finished product, about 8 1/2 hours from the chainsaw to completion.

the second shows just what it was for. Definitly better than a milk crate with a board on it.

Good to see your using a coaster for the mug, talking of mugs, is that you on the chair. Don't recognize you without all the shavings and sawdust

Skew, mate, please help me here. How cold does it have to be before you wear some shoes

It's my fault ern it's crazy's ill come over some time soon . Im burning your and 's disks right now then ill shrink some photos to attach in about 20 min ok .

looks like you guys had lots of fun

that table thingo looks awesome so well done guys

cheers

Calm's table is a ripper. The photo's don't do it justice, as it needs several more coats of Danish. However, when the first coat went on, WOW! Especially around that big knot on the pedestal.

Maw Nature - the ultimate artiste. With 's helping hand, of course.

Originally Posted by Gumby

Skew, mate, please help me here. How cold does it have to be before you wear some shoes

Cold doesn't enter the equation. Wet does. It's not that I don't like the feel of mud squishing through my toes, but it's rather difficult to take my feet off when I go indoors.

David's table is, without a doubt, a "ripper". Now Her Majesty wants one made out of Mesquite.
We've laughed 'til our sides ache, reading all these posts!!
Couldn't open the pics on DJ's post, though... can't even see the thumbnails... it opens to another page, and tells me I'm not signed in... but I am. Don't know what the deal is. Got into that fix another time, but don't remember what I did about it.
Sounds like a good time was had by all...
Skew sounds like one of my Sons... just wears flip-flops all year... unless the snow gets over 6 inches deep.
Glad you blokes all had fun!! Sounds good.

Originally Posted by OGYT

Couldn't open the pics on DJ's post, though... can't even see the thumbnails... it opens to another page, and tells me I'm not signed in... but I am.

No I wasn't. Duh!!

Also, Skew even looks like one of my sons!!... Ken? When did you go to Oz?....

Maybe a long lost twin you didn't know about Al ;-} ... strange things used to happen when they put bubs all in one ward way back when.

Yeah, it was a good day. Amazing result starting with big ragged lumps of timber in the morning and ending up with an outcome like the table by day's end. One of the things I love about turning.

I'd like to acknowledge all the generous contributions made by forumites ... not going to do so individually (since some will blush and others grumble I expect). But it's what made it both fun and a good learning experience.

I got some nice wood and some great tips (and some had baccy in front of them ), ate well, saw some superb turning and best of all got bumped out of my complacent state and realised how much there is yet to learn.

Thanks again everyone

Same Here help please
"Couldn't open the pics on DJ's post, though... can't even see the thumbnails... it opens to another page, and tells me I'm not signed in... but I am. Don't know what the deal is. Got into that fix another time, but don't remember what I did about it."

Ern,
Thanks for hosting another great day and find included a shot of your new SHARP jaws. Scooter thanks for the lift over and thanks for the lift home.