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Author Archives: Ben Wild

Virtual Demonstration by the Tiny Turner

Posted on 08/04/2020 by Ben Wild Posted in Uncategorized .

If you’re missing the usual club demonstrations why not check out a live demo from our very own Emma Cook, aka The Tiny Turner, at 19:30 this Saturday evening 11th April on YouTube.

You can access Emma’s YouTube channel by clicking the link here or searching for “The Tiny Turner”.

Important message – COVID 19

Posted on 21/03/2020 by Ben Wild Posted in Announcement .

The Committee have decided that the Club will be closed from the 18th March until at least the end of April.
Over the next few weeks they will monitor the situation and keep you informed about future openings.

This includes all Learn to Turn classes, Hands on turning sessions and club meetings.

Thank you for your understanding.

Stay safe.

Recent work by Ian Ethell (December 2019)

Posted on 22/01/2020 by Ben Wild Posted in Members Work .

Offset winged bowl

Ash 12” x 4” x 4” (300mm x 100mm x 100mm) turned to 1/10” (2.5mm). Tuned side grain between centres, starting on centre to remove some of the imbalance, and progressively moved off centre, removing the imbalance in stages. Wing taken to final thickness with a negative rake scraper. Bowl section turned conventionally on a spigot then jam chucked to remove foot. Hand sanded and finished with hard wax oil.


“Ripples”

Spalted Sycamore – 11” x 4” x 5” (280mm x 100mm x 125mm). Turned side grain between centres, Then hollowed on a spigot. Underside of lid turned with blank held on a spigot, then jam chucked into base, supported by revolving centre to shape top face. Ripples shaped with negative rake scraper. Hand sanded, and airbrushed with acrylic ink, then finished with acrylic satin lacquer.

Tags: Bowl, Box, Off-centre, Winged Bowl, Winged Box .

Turning a Branch-wood dish

Posted on 19/01/2020 by Ben Wild Posted in Members Work .

My inner wood Womble has turned me into a bit of a hoarder of all sorts of random logs, branches and boards. The result of this means that my shed regularly needs clearing and the last purge inspired me to create a video to show that even small branches can be used for turning.

The finished piece was made from a branch of Laburnum (15cm long and 8cm diameter).

I should add that this is my first video of turning on YouTube so I’m happy to receive constructive comments on how the presentation could be improved.

Tags: Bowl, Branch, Branch-wood, Dish .

Competition Time – February 2020 – A Footed Bowl

Posted on 08/01/2020 by Ben Wild Posted in Competition .

The competition to be judged in February is to make a footed bowl

Click the button below for a download of the details and technical drawing.

Judging will take place at the February club meeting (12/02/2020).

Download the technical drawing
Tags: Bowl, foot, small .

Competition Time – October 2019 – A Balm Pot

Posted on 18/09/2019 by Ben Wild Posted in Competition .

The competition to be judged in October is to make a Balm Pot

Click the button below for a download of the details and technical drawing.

Judging will take place at the October club meeting (09/10/19).

Download the technical drawing

Tags: balm pot, pot .

Competition Time – August 2019 – A letter opener

Posted on 10/07/2019 by Ben Wild Posted in Competition .

The competition to be judged in August is to turn a letter opener.

Click the button below for a download of the details and technical drawing.

Judging will take place at the April club meeting (14/08/19).

Download the technical drawing

Tags: letter-opener .
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