Club Night Report
Wednesday 13th April 2022
Club Night Photos for 13th April 2022 - Guest Demonstrator - Paul Sweet
Paul's demonstration for the evening was the turning of a large platter - made in very old, dry Oak (a brave choice for a live demonstration!). The blank was approx. 12" diameter by 3" thick.
The difference between a bowl and a platter was discussed. This platter was designed to have a rim width of around one-third the diameter.
The mounting and turning of the part followed the 'usual' sequence of operations. Briefly, the blank was mounted on a faceplate with tailstock support. Turned the outside diameter and faced the front. Marked out and cut a tenon (80 mm diameter) for a 4-jaw chuck, and defined a 'foot' of approx. one-third the diameter. The 'underside' of the platter was shaped with a mix of pull/ push and shear cuts using a bowl gouge. The part was sanded through the grits and would normally be finished with hard-wax oil.
The platter was remounted in a 4-jaw chuck, front face trued up, the bowl part was marked out and the rim was defined with a slight curve with some defining beads - the bowl was hollowed. Sanding of the top side was completed and then oiled.
After the break, Paul proceeded to make a second platter - this one in English Walnut - approx. 13.5" diameter by 3" thick - which was too thick for the design and would be reduced to suit. The design for this platter was to have a wide rim of around two-thirds the diameter to leave a small hollow of around 3" diameter. The turning method used was the same as for the first platter.
Paul provided us with an excellent evening showing many techniques and design features, entertaining, interesting and informative.
Thank you Paul!
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The display table was well supported with a number of interesting items.
Richard Balmforth presented an elm platter.
Dave Branscombe had made two items in very wet Cherry - a tall vase and a 'finger edge' bowl.
Bill Savage showed a large apple made in Yew and a natural edge platter made in 'spalted Sycamore' (maybe?).
Roger Blake showed a small coloured and textured rim bowl.
Dave Newman presented a 'steam punk table lamp' retirement gift, which featured some notably bad welding (which is very relevant to the retiree), and a lamp shade - which utilised an Ordnance Survey map.
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