345 Turning Club Meeting - 21/Jan/2012

It's been a bit cold for the workshops…

Debbie Piggott brought a mahogany block and gavel plus door wedges and a pot-pourri container. Colin King brought a most useful Pocket Magnifying Glass - many members would like one. He also brought a splendid black cane.

Last week Allen Atkins abandoned a bowl demonstration as it had very deep cuts and could have been dangerous. He repaired these cuts at home, and the results can be seen. Today he demonstrated the construction and finishing of a bottle stopper, a lidded box with a coin inlay and a deep vase.

Meanwhile Roy demonstrated the construction of a large spinning top - with handles suitable for either adults or young children, and it spins for a very long time. He also demonstrated fundamentals to one of our new members.