WSWT Newsletter - May 2006
Meeting Report - Sunday 7 th May
Jim Young opened the meeting with a reminder of the precise rules of engagement for next month?s goblet competition (in this newsletter, last month?s newsletter AND the Website!) and introduced Jimmy Clewes (on DVD) and our very own Dave Dean (in the flesh) to give us inspiration for said competition.
Secretary Tony Matthews then reported that we had received an invitation from the Surrey Association of Woodturners to attend their Open Day on Sunday 29 th October. There will be Trade Stands and two Open Competitions; one for individuals (£1 entry) and one for a Club table (max 10 items, made within the year, £5entry). It was agreed that we would accept the invitation (venue near Camberley) and that Tony will update us on details nearer the time.
We were then able to learn from and compare the performances of Jimmy and Dave at their identical lathes. Jimmy started with a clear advantage since his lathe was obviously connected to a power supply. Dave?s was obviously not! However, JY came to the rescue and soon Dave was catching up?. Well, until, quite out of character, Ted H. started barracking. I am sure Jimmy looked down from the screen disparagingly; Dave on the other hand, under closer pressure, of course, responded by instantly turning a non-captive ring! After the restart Dave went from strength to strength, passing on tips and encouragement and was clearly the star of the morning. Many thanks for your entertainment and guidance, Dave; much appreciated.
Future Events
The next meeting sees the long stemmed goblet competition! Remember that the specifications must be strictly adhered to -
| Stem length | Stem diameter | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 3 inch min | 9mm max |
| Intermediate | 6 inch min | 8mm max |
| Advanced | 8 inch min | 7mm max |
NOTES:
1. Mix of imperial and metric
2. Length will be measured from top of base to bottom of goblet
3. Entries
must
meet this spec! (they will be measured)
For Sale
Axminster M950 variable speed lathe; banjo assembly, 4 prong drive, friction drive, live centre, hollow live centre, 4 tool rests (5,6 and 12inch plus curved bowl rest), and inch capacity Jacob?s Chuck - £350
Electra Beckum PA1000 Dust Extractor with top fluted filter - £150
Multistar Chucking System ? 2 chuck bodies with (in inches) ¼, ½, ¾ , 1 (A), 1.5(B) and 2.5(D) jaws, all made up - £150.
For any, or all, of the above items contact Ken Payne on 01903 234846
Another lathe, a Record DML 36 Swivel Head, (3 speed, 32inches between centres) with one morse taper and bowl turning attachment is available from Tony Matthews (01273 461766). In good condition and an ideal starter lathe. £70 ono.