Peter Johnson demonstration
Our demonstrator for tonight was Peter Johnson our regular and very capable woodturner who has won many club competitions both monthly and annual.
Peter Johnson demonstration
Peters demonstration tonight was all about natural edge items.
Peter Johnson demonstration
Peter mounted his bowl blank between centres and proceeded to turn the outside of the bowl to include a dovetail to fit his chuck.
Peter Johnson demonstration
The bowl was turned around and remounted on the chuck ready to remove the inside.
Peter Johnson demonstration
Peter was keen to get members to participate in his demonstration and the first volunteer was Ray Shaw.
Peter Johnson demonstration
next up to have a turn was Richard Renshaw.
Peter Johnson demonstration
Next up to the lathe was John Lacey, well done to all three members for having a go ( closely watched by Peter )
Peter Johnson demonstration
Peter finished this project by adding super glue to the areas of loose bark.
Peter Johnson demonstration
This is the super glue that he used this can be purchased from many supplies including Amazon.
Peter Johnson demonstration
Peter went on to show members how to turn a natural edged winged bowl and mounted the log between centres.
Peter Johnson demonstration
Peter turned the outside first and again turned the dovetail ready to remount the bowl.
Peter Johnson demonstration
He then proceeded to turn the inside aiming for a consistent thickness to the edge.
Peter Johnson demonstration
The completed bowl.
Peter Johnson demonstration
The outside yet to have the base finished.
Peter Johnson demonstration
Peter brought along some natural edge items the he previously made.
Peter Johnson demonstration
A natural edge lamp.
Peter Johnson demonstration
A natural edge bowl with Peters very nice finish.
Well done and thank you Peter for another great demonstration.
Subscription night.
Our Treasurer was in attendance to lighten members pockets and renew subscriptions.
Achievement awards.
Tonight we discovered the winners of the competitor/ Turner of the year awards and several members achieved the accolade, Stephen Long presented the awards and first was up John Lacey.
Achievement awards.
Competitor of the year
Richard Renshaw.
Achievement awards.
Competitor of the year
Roy Stevenson.
Achievement awards.
Competitor of the year
Richard Pegler.
Achievement awards.
Competitor of the year
Thomas Smith.
Achievement awards.
Turner of the year
Roger Upchurch.
Achievement awards.
Turner of the year
Trevor Druett.
Achievement awards.
Turner of the year
Ray Shaw.
Achievement awards.
Turner of the year
Paul Reeder.
Well done to all.