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Willy Rackham

Something different but fascinating. Willy introduced us to the art of bow and arrow making with a focus on the technological developments and historical significance of the weapons

John French


John demonstrated how to make several different types of coloured spinning tops


Multi-turn evening

Six club members demonstrated their techniques including thread chasing, and sharpening.

Gerry Marlow

Gerry made the journey from Derbyshire to demonstrate how he makes his Christmas decoration with LEDs inside to give various lighting effects.

Graham Slaughter

Graham made a Tazza from three pieces of Yew, incorporating several interesting turning and finishing techniques

Tom Kittle

Tom demonstrated how to make picture or mirror ring frames on the lathe

Open Forum evening

A first for the club, take some requested topics, demonstrate or present them and then encourage further questions and answers from the audience.

August

No Meeting


Dave Elliott

Candle stand and natural edge bowl

Multiturn Evening

Several members demonstrated their talents

Nikos Siragas

Direct from Crete, we enjoyed the ray

of sunshine and a perfect demonstration

Annual General Meeting and Malcolm Fox Memorial Trophy Competition