Author: srdm1207gmailcom

Emerging Bowl

One of our members Robin Kalinowski, under the watchful eye of Geoff, tonight demonstrated how to turn an emerging bowl – a very ambitious project in the time available!

He began by hollowing two bowls in the centre of two identical rectangles of salvaged sweet chestnut with a 50mm router bit. This produced 2 sections that were then glued together face to face using superglue

With the two sections glued Robin then suggested various methods of securing the resulting rotated rectangular block into the chuck. Members also offered advice on further ways to ensure that the two pieces didn’t come apart during turning. Robin then carefully turned the end of the block to a circle which reveals the bowl (x2).

The finished item – a creditable result considering the time allowed and that this was only Robin’s second attempt at this tricky project (and indeed at demonstrating in front of an audience). So, well done Robin!

A great evening with an opportunity for some of our newer members to be mentored by our experienced lathe leaders in some of the basic skills.

Steve, Ivan and Keith demonstrate how to turn a scoop

Phil keeps a watchful eye on a new bowl turner and offers lots of handy tips about how to present the tools correctly

Alan Edwards demonstrates the basics of beads and coves on the clubs 4th lathe set up

Jigs and Fixtures

Some of our talented members demonstrate a few of the ingenious solutions they have devised to solve the many problems that arise in our craft.

Roy Hadland demonstrates various jigs that he has designed and made

• 

• 

Items made by members during lockdown

Slideshow of the evening

Members discussing their projects and answering questions