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We are a group of people of varying competences sharing a common interest in woodturning of all sorts.
Our aims as set out in our constitution are:-
1. To foster friendship amongst woodturners in the area.
2. To impart knowledge and expand the craft of woodturning.
We meet up once a month at Pembroke 21C, Foundry House, Orange Way, Pembroke, SA71 4DR usually the 2nd Thursday at 7.30pm.Anyone interested please come along.Visitors always welcome!
August Meeting Pictures
THE Master at work
  
Apprentice Bodgers
  
  
This months entries
Report on Pembrokeshire Woodturners Demo by Bert Alexius 12th August 2010
Our thanks to Bert for bringing his Pole Lathe and Work Horse to the meeting on Thursday.
Bert explained the need for using freshly cut wood Ash or preferably Sycamore. Useful size was about 8-10 inches in diameter which is then cleaved into quarters. While still green these are held in the horse while draw knives are used to create an almost round section. This process helps when the wood is mounted on the Pole Lathe between centres and the drive rope attached. It was impressive the way Bert was able to shape the wood with his gouge, holding it still on the rest while pumping the pedal up and down with his foot, some co-ordination that !! Many members who tried out the lathe themselves found it to be more difficult than expected and mutterings were heard that if a Pole Lathe was the only option for turning, a seat in front of the tele would be prime choice !! Thank you Bert for a great demo.
Tea, Coffee and cakes were again provided by Mary and Sonya, Thank you.
The club challenge this month was a Spurtle or porridge stirrer, the pictures in this section show the examples made by members. Some discussion was had regarding food safe finishes and shapes which could harbour bacteria. A vote was take to select the best example and this had been made by our treasurer ( he of the "haven’t got any grit above 120" ) Jerome Kelleher. Well done Jerome.
All in all an excellent club night. Next months challenge, a Mallet made from two parts joined together to be used for any practical use.
Thanks to all members who contributed to a great evening.
John Blake
Chairman
Secretary Notes of meeting 12th August 10
Fourteen members attended today’s meeting.
Apology received from Haydn Bateman
This meeting was a demonstration by our very own Bert Elexius who brought his pole lathe. This lathe is a “modern development” which utilises bungee ropes normally found on car roof racks as the motive power for the return stroke. Bert explained his interest in working green wood and pole lathes was fuelled when he obtained the book “Green Woodwork” by Mike Abbott.
Many members tried their hand with the lathe; some even had enough breath afterwards to speak.
This month’s competition winner, our Treasurer Jerome with a superb Spurtle.
Next Meeting 9th September 2010.
The next demonstration is Pen making by Jerome and Rob.
The competition / challenge for the next meeting is to produce a Mallet which can be for any purpose.
Things to remember.
Yandles show (Friday 10th and Sat 11th September), give names to John C who will determine if Llanelli club have any space in their bus for the trip.
Picton Castle Country fair, Sat and Sun 2nd and 3rd October with set up on Friday. Volunteers needed to man the stall and lathe for a day stint.
Pembroke Show Pictures
Joined up writing Still Selling
 
Hard at work Close examination
 
Peter in his new hat Windy wood turners
 
People Hooray!!!! Top sales Eddie (2 d's)
 
Notes on Pembroke farmers show 4th August 2010
Pembrokeshire Woodturners attended the show held at Lamphey. A stand was manned by members where turned item were sold. The stand consisted of two 3m x 3m gazebo's joined together and had two tables for selling and some club advertising plus an area where members demonstrated on the clubs Jet lathe. Because we were away from any mains power a generator was used to power the lathe, this proved to be ideal.
The weather didn't help, wet and very windy during the morning and early afternoon when at times members were seen to be hanging on to the two gazebo's to prevent the club converting to hang gliding. It also subdued expected sales, but never the less funds were made towards club finances.
Members present were Eddie Eddison who once again sold like a market trader, Bert Alexius, Peter Einig, John Charnock who by the way won a prize in the craft section of the show with his Bull Rushes made from Iroko in a vase turned from Ash, well done John. Myself, wife Sonya and Mary Eddison who split her time between the scouts tent and ours. Jerome our treasurer,Rob Barker and Alan Carrier sent their apologise because of work commitments .
All in all a good day was had and I would urge all members to come to these shows, there is a lot of fun to be had.
Don't forget our next meeting Bert Alexius on his pole lathe Thursday 12th August 7.30 pm see you there.
Once again thanks to members who helped out on the day, and those who donated items for sale.
John Blake
Chairman
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Augusts Winner !!
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Jerome Kelleher
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