Turning Club - 05 May 2018.

Woods shown included Elm, Oak, spalted Beech, Sepele, Mahogany, Padauk, Iroko, Boxwood, Maple, Cherry, Ash, Walnut, Yew, Blackwood, Goncalo Alves, Sumak (Staghorn) and Sycamore.

Pieces shown included Candlesticks with Iridescent finish; an Iris Box in Padauk, Boxwood and Sepele - with a five petal opening lid; a large lattice work wide rimmed dish with lattice lid - all in Elm; hollow forms with colouring - using Crystal Glitter (Black Diamonds); a large lidded dish with tall finial and captive rings on the stem; an owl in Walnut and Goncalo Alves; dishes and bowls in Maple, spalted Beech, skeleton clocks in Ash and Mahogany; a mantel clock in Elm; an apple in Staghorn; and an umbrella stand in Beech, Sycamore and Oak.

Roy Boulton demo'd techniques with newcomers. Graham Jones demo'd turning a candlestick.

Alan Atkins demo'd turning Ying and Yang hollow forms in Beech/Walnut and Ash/Walnut.