One of the highlights of the calendar year is the annual trip to the Woodworking Show at the Yorkshire Show Ground in Harrogate. We usually manage to fill a coach for this most enjoyable outing. We have hands-on sessions where usually 2 or sometimes 3 lathes may be running. We also have demonstrators who show different aspects of wood turning and related subjects.

The grade of particles in sandpaper or sharpening stones which determines the aggressiveness of the cut. Sets targets for the diversion of Biodegradable Municipal Waste (BMW) from landfill things will run The FoD Woodturners Association is open to all ages and skill levels so whether you are just starting A router bit with a bearing at the end of the cutter that rides against the edge the material or a template to guide the cut.Our Meeting Place is at the Mudeford Wood Community Centre in Pipers Drive, Christchurch, BH23 4TR. We meet at 7.30 pm on the third Thursday of each month.

A groove in the face of a board, usually to accept another board at 90 degrees as in shelf uprights or draw sides. The Club exists to promote the art and skills of Woodturning and provides a friendly gathering of experienced and novice Woodturners, including several lady members. Club meeting nights are the first Friday of every month, when guest turners are often in attendance, doors open at 7pm with a prompt start at 7.30pm. Additionally, the Club organises day long demonstrations approximately 4 times a year. We also hold regular hands-on sessions for Club Members to come along with any difficulties they are having - they will be guaranteed to go home with a tried and trusted resolution. Today we are very proud of our purpose built, self owned premises, located just 1 mile from Junction 22 on the M1. We have a varied and attractive programme and plenty of people to give advice and practical help. The Club prides itself on its friendly atmosphere. Being smaller than some clubs has the advantage that new members soon feel at home and are encouraged to take part in the activities for instance, the monthly competition, hands-on evenings.The Woodturners Association of Gwynedd was formed by a small group of local woodturners in 1994 with the help of two well know professional woodturners, Jules Tattersall and Mike Scott with the aim of promoting and encouraging the craft and art of woodturning throughout North Wales.

In the early days, the club was fortunate enough to have the sole use of a room at Altrincham College of Arts. This was converted into a workshop housing all our equipment. After the redevelopment of the College, this room was demolished, however, due to the generosity of Mr P. Brooks (Head Teacher) and his predecessor, Miss M Lloyd, we have the continued use of a woodwork room within the college.

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When a board has one side that is wider than the other, the wider side is referred to as the face (as opposed to the edge). May also refer to the side that is to be visible in the finished item. Some seventeen years ago a group of individuals with a common interest in woodturning arranged to meet on a regular basis. The meetings were held in the Ridley Dance Studios in Leigh-on-Sea to discuss topics specifically related to woodturning and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas on particular techniques. Occasionally professional turners were invited along to demonstrate their skills and individual approach to the craft. Thus Thameside Woodturners Association was created. The society is open to all irrespective of age, race or gender. Guests are welcome to come and try the club before joining. At a typical club meeting there is a welcome from our chairman, who gives out any notices and introduces the evening's topic.