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Information to noteSome Kingston Woodturners will be driving to Ottawa to see Doug Fischer doing his demo. On Sunday April 29 (9 to 4)
If you want a ride please let John Know by emailing him at siteadmin@kingstonwoodturners.com Mel Baker Hall J Alph Dulude Arena Complex 941 Clyde Ave. (off Carling) Ottawa Cost: $45 (please bring your own lunch) | Announcements:The Kingston Woodturners meet every month (except July and August) on the second Wednesday of the month at Frontenac High School on Bath Road at 7pm in the woodshop. With noted exceptions.Annual membership fee is $25. First visit is free. Nelson Freedman hosts "learn and turn" sessions at his residence on Thursdays. Please call or email ahead to ensure space is available. freedman@queensu.ca
Meetings Scheduled for 2012
Wed. May 9 - Lance Beshara will lead us through the trials and tribulations of hollow turning. Challenge is your choice - since sharp tools will be required to make anything. Wed. June 13 - Please mark your calendars. 2012 Past Events Wed. April 11 -Jim D Demonstrated tool sharpening techniques and indicators of dull tools. The challenge for the meeting was a "square bowl". Wed. Feb 8 - Square bowl turning. The challenge was to make a pen. Wed January 11 - Making pens. JP and Percy had TWO lathes turning and running commentary. 2011 Past Events
December 14 - Ken Waller. "From log to table" November 9 - Keith Notley. Christmas ornaments. October 12 - Lance Besharah. Green wood turning. September 14 - John Williams. Turning boxes Summer 2011 demonstrations at the MacLachlan Wood Working Museum. (Hwy 2 just east of the Joyceville side road.) Start at 12 noon. July 14 Herb, July 28 John W, August 6-7 Sheepdog trials, August 11 Keith, August 25 Ken. June 25 - Make a woodburner session at 29 Redden St. Photos etc posted on John's Blog. Thanks to all who participated. And especially to Percy for his donations and Harry for his expertise. June 8 Ken Waller talked about achieving a good finish. May 27 Graeme Priddle demonstrated off centre turning at 29 Redden St. Photos etc posted on John's Blog. |