How was the turnfest?

[ElizaLeahy]

Come on, for those of us who couldn't go - tell us how it was!

[Rum Pig]

I think it is on next weekend??

[ElizaLeahy]

ohhh, well, in that case, I hope everyone has fun!

[dai sensei]

Yep, this Fri/Sat/Sun. All packed ready to go

[switt775]

I think it is on next weekend??

"It's a poor sort of memory that only works backwards,' the Queen remarked.

'What sort of things do YOU remember best?' Alice ventured to ask.
'Oh, things that happened the week after next,' the Queen replied in a careless tone. "

Through the Looking Glass, Chapter V

[ElizaLeahy]

That's right.

And you don't know how joyfull it makes me that I'm on a forum that can quote Alice in context

[Little Festo]

All forum members that should catch up. What do you think??

Looks like I jagged being official photographer so I'll be the one running around with the camera (as almost always).

Peter

[weisyboy]

what? did i miss sompthing?

[INVENTOR]

I hope those who are going are taking along some of their work for the instant gallery. I for one, am looking forward to seeing what people are making.

[Tony Morton]

Hi All
I'll be there and taking two pieces one a creation all my own and the other is the piece blank made by Marilyn Campbell last year I won it in the big raffle. Am interested in meeting other formites I know Peter "Little Festo" so if you see me say gooday.
Cheers Tony

[dai sensei]

what? did i miss sompthing?

Turn-Fest 2009 at the Radisson Resort. Ring David Drescher at SEQ Woodworking Supplies for details, not sure if there are any spots left.

All forum members that should catch up. What do you think??

I only bought 1 Turn-Fest shirt, so the other days I will have on my Forum shirts , and hat

I hope those who are going are taking along some of their work for the instant gallery. I for one, am looking forward to seeing what people are making.

Yep, and I too am looking forward to seing the show and tell. Looking forward to the demos from the experts too

[dai sensei]

see here

[Little Festo]

All went well, caught up with forum members and had a good turnfest. Lots of good demos, chatted to the experts, got my moneys worth after my first chat to Niel Scoobie, solved a time consuming problem. Had some interesting talks with Robbie Graham (NZ), Brian McAvoy (Canada) and Glen Roberts.

Possible most enjoyed the Brian McAvoy deep hollowing demo with a boring bar, very good - must get one. Much easier than struggling with the Munroe tool.

The presenters were all very approachable. Food was good and presentation rooms were excellent with video cameras set up for close ups of work pieces etc..


Peter

[Tony Morton]

Hi Just as Petersaid a great weekend of woodturning great venue good food and a great line up of turners. I've often admired photos of some of their works but to see the pieces made by these noted crafts people is great but to be able to see the process and talking to them makes well worth the money. Meeting fellow turners from all over the country and the Ditch "NZ" and be able to see some of their work in the Instant Gallery makes for a great Weekend see you there next year with another great lineup of turners.

Cheers Tony

[Little Festo]

Just a few photos.

1. Cindy Drozda from the USA. Turned some really nice small finial boxes. She was tiny, had to tippy toe to work on the lathe but did a great job.

2. Niel Scoobie from Coffs Harbour. Always good to watch and a very good communicator too.

3. Brian McAvoy from Canada. He used a 2 meter boring bar to hollow out the form. Here he's just blasted the inside with compressed air to remove the chips. He then does some really fine piercing and air brushing etc to embellish the forms.

4. Show and tell table with some attendee's and demonstrators pieces on display.

5. Group photo. DaSansi, WouldBeTurner, and tony Moreton are in there somewhere.

6. Glen Roberts with one of his hands on texturing demos. Picked up a few good tips here.


Peter