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Sunday 30th. March - Phil Irons

Today we were treated to a classic demonstration by the tall Australian, Phil Irons who started the day by telling everyone about his background and how he got into woodturning as well as about his career so far and how he came to be the sole agent in this country for the Australian and New Zealand manufactured equipment.

He then continued by demonstrating the Woodcut sharpening jig using a variety of turning tools after which he started his turning with another demonstration this time using the Woodcut bowl saver.

The large piece of wood that he used was then used to turn a bowl and the smaller piece was put to one side for use later on in the day.

Answering questions on how he obtains such a deep shine on his coloured hollow forms Phil explained that he builds up a coating of satin spray finish and then hand polishes to a high shine using burnishing cream.

Phil's final demonstration of the day was made out of the small piece of wood that he had saved earlier. From this he showed how to turn a small version of one of his now famous wooden hats telling us that he actually made them to measure and showing how he puts them on a jig to get the shape. From starting to finishing one of these full sized hats can take up to 4 days as the hats often have to be mounted into the jig several times before they are complete.

Saturday 1st. March

Simon Hope

Today's demonstration was one of those days that you don't know what is going to happen. We were told that Simon would be in the area and asked if we would like him to come along and give us a demonstration of his work.
All that some of us knew, was that a lot of his main work is - making bagpipes. Which on it's own sounded fascinating. Everyone wondering who would have enough puff to play them and moreover would we be able to stand the noise. However, He didn't get into making any on his visit here today.

He started his demo by making a deep bowl and then putting a rounded rim onto it in a contrasting coloured wood. This was then followed by some other pieces which were decorated using pewter which Simon uses quite a lot in his bagpipe making. He also managed to decorate the pewter in his own style. He finished the day by making a fountain pen that he had promised he would make as a present for himself from rattlesnake skin.

All in all it was a very enjoyable day for everyone with excellent refreshments, again, overseen by the ladies of our club.

If you ever get the chance, this is another man that is well worth getting in touch with to give a demonstration at your meetings.
We are sure that you won't regret it.

On this visit to our club it turned out to be yet another one of Nick's memorable days, for both novice and experienced turners alike!

There was something for everyone - power carving, texturing, burning, decoration using a power sander and a few "Jethro" jokes thrown in for good measure. All in all, a very enjoyable day.

As Nick was there at the very start of our club and has been with us ever since in so many ways it was decided that he be made an honorary life member.

January 2008 Clubnight Demo

18 members and visitors enjoyed the days demonstration.
Gary gave an interesting display which covered tooling techniques, design considerations and various finishing methods.
He gave the audience the background of his turning career which took him to a number of employers whose business was the bulk manufacture of various turned wooden items such as salt and pepper mills and other items which were all hand turned. It was this part of his career that got him recognised as one of the fastest and accurate production turners Gary still does production runs of items such as fruit, stair spindles Along with this work he also teaches and gives turning demonstrations in many different countries.

MARK HANCOCK DEMONSTRATION
SATURDAY 23RD. JUNE 2007

Some 22 members and visitors enjoyed a very informative day with professional turner Mark Hancock on his first visit to our part of the west country. Mark gave positive advice on the pros and cons associated with various hollowing tools including sets made by Woodcut, Roly Monroe, Hamlet and several hybrid sets specially made up by Mark himself. One of the tools that he uses regularly are a set of scrapers which are adapted from commercially available cabinet scrapers which are quite inexpensive to purchase. During his program, Mark turned a small vessel which was completed off the lathe, creating three small feet which looked stunning. He then took us through various decorating techniques including burning, colouring by painting and air brushing. Also included was texturing and piercing using a dremmel unit with a flexible driveattachment.

Mark answered many questions put to him during the various sessions and also during the breaks.

The day concluded with Mark telling those present that if they required further advice on any of the techniques that he had demonstrated they were invited to either email or phone him and he would do his best to answer any questions.

Finally Mark thanked the ladies group for the excellent food that he had been provided.

Mike Adams

Dave Reeks Demonstration - 17th. March 2007

During his demo, Dave showed us several of the bowl saver sets made by McNaughton and Oneway and explained the differences in performance, cost and ease of use.

Dave seen demonstrating the methods he uses when creating his highly decorated bowls and platters. He explained how he goes about producing multiple items and the series of processes involved.

An excellent day with a lot of knowledge gleaned from this turner.

NICK AGAR

What a great day it turned out to be for both novice and experienced turners alike!

There was something for everyone - power carving, texturing, burning, decoration using a power sander and a few "Jethro" jokes thrown in for good measure. All in all, a very enjoyable day.

Thanks go to Mike Adams for arranging this. Thanks must also go to Pam Hosking in the kitchen, for all the time and effort in preparing and serving the food which was excellent as usual. Thanks also to Viv and Annie for all their help.

Jim Davies

Skeleton clock sets turned during the demonstration

LES THORNE DEMONSTRATION DAY

WHEAL JANE CLUBHOUSE