Club Night Report

Wednesday 8th May 2019

Club Night Photos for 8th April 2019 - Club Demonstrator - David Branscombe

The demonstrator for the May meeting was a first time appearance of Club Member David Branscombe. David demonstrated the making of both a 3-cornered bowl and a 4-cornered pot.

The timber used for the 3-cornered bowl was a recycled Elm table leg - cut to an accurate 100 mm cube. This was mounted between Steb centres. A chucking tenon was cut on each end so that it could be held in a 4-jaw chuck. The outside of the bowl was turned first - generally with a heavy bowl gouge. Advice on keeping your fingers safe from the sharp spinning points of the work was provided! The outside profile was sanded and waxed.

The part was reversed in the chuck jaws onto the second spigot - and the inside was hollowed. The wall thickness of the bowl is clearly visible - so care must be taken to make it consistent. The inside was sanded and waxed. The 'wings' must be hand sanded - with the spindle stopped.
The tenon was removed via support from a drive 'dolly' plus tailstock support.

David's second part was a 4-cornered pot - made from a 75 mm cube - initially held between centres. A spigot was cut and the part transferred to a 4-jaw chuck. The outside shape was turned - followed by the hollowing of the inside. The part was sanded and waxed - and the support dolly was used to hold the pot to enable the removal of the spigot and the finishing of the base.

David's demonstrations were peppered with advice and tips, use of the bowl gouge and finishing techniques. An excellent first 'public appearance' - we look forward to seeing you again in 2020. Thank you David!

The display table was well supported with a number of interesting items.

John Sawyer showed a jousting lance used for medieval re-enactment - he had made the handle and tip in Pine. Dave Branscombe showed a 3-cornered bowl with 'green man' pyrography, made from an old 8 inch gatepost. Richard Branscome brought along a 'disaster' - a pedestal stand made from a very dry piece of Yucca with an Oak top. Pete McManus showed his home made (in steel) set of Cole jaws to fit his 4-jaw chuck, as they are not available commercially. A nicely turned Yew goblet was presented by Sean Snook. A burr Elm winged bowl - made from rescued timber, was displayed by Arthur Kingdon.