Club Night Report

Wednesday 8th January 2025

Club Night Photos for Wednesday 8th January 2025

Unfortunately, the demonstrator scheduled for this evening was unable to attend.
The Chairman, Tim Mortimer, activated his 'Plan B', and after connecting his tablet to one of the large screen TV's, showed a woodturning themed video. This was well received by the Membership and the evening was declared a huge success!

The Display Table was well supported with some interesting items on display...

Phil Lawrence placed a 'Name the Wood' label next to his small bowl. After some discussion and wrong guesses Phil revealed the timber to be Goncalo Alves - often known as Tigerwood. Phil also showed a large thin platter made in oak. Paul Kohn presented a small lidded box made from an old Victorian newel post - timber unknown, but very dry, with an oak base and finial top - finished with oil. Paul also showed his first effort at piercing, using a flat dish made in north American walnut. Martin Leadbetter showed two inside out/ involuted turnings - four-segments, with finials - made in oak. This was an excellent result considering that Martin only started woodturning 4-months ago! Dave Branscombe placed three items on the display table - a small, thin wall yew bowl, a cherry bowl turned down to remove some signs of woodworm and a goblet shaped, combined candle and tea light holder in cherry. Tim Mortimer presented two home-made inertia sanders, complete with bearings and magnets. Frans Brown displayed a tall box with a loose-fitting lid made from a monkey puzzle (aka Chilean pine) knot. He also showed a monkey puzzle (seed) cone, which was about 8 inches long. Martin Barrett showed a tall, thin-walled vase made in wet sycamore - utilising a hollowing jig - which he had coloured. Bill Savage presented a shallow dish he had used for experimenting with colour and spin painting - a pleasing effect. Along with two small acorn-shaped, threaded boxes.