NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 2024
Written by Don Smith
SATURDAY CLUB 13TH AUGUST 2024
Today we welcomed three new members to the proceedings before I explained what was happening.
Firstly, Alan was going to show Brian Eagle how to use a Bowl gouge, a request was made at the last meeting asking John if he could ked to help with Hollowing out certain products.
I would be helping with hands on with the three new members on the basics of Spindle turning and tool control.
So the morning got under way.
Photographs show what was going on during the morning.
Ten o’clock came round and we stopped for coffee etc. The usual discussion took place as to what members would like to have help with at the next Saturday Club which would help the tutors to bring along the required tools for that project without bringing the complete workshop.
At this point, I would just like to say that if a member requests a specific tool or project for discussion at the next meeting and are unable to attend could they please put an apology on the WhatsApp page so that the three tutors can plan accordingly. All concerned would appreciate this.
Please remember that the day before club the tutors are spending time sharpening their tools and sorting out wood for the project requested.
Twelve o’clock came round very quickly and it was time to clean up and put the equipment away so thanks to all those who helped and that was the end of another successful morning.
CLUB NIGHT 15th AUGUST 2024
DEMONSTRATION BY BERT DELISLE
Tonight unfortunately didn’t’ get off to a very good start as we found that the VDU Plasma screen had been damaged so thanks to our chairman who ran home and brought a TV in for us so that the show could still go ahead.
Saying all of that the meeting proceeded with the usual welcoming from Richard to new members and guests before passing the meeting over to me.
Mike had helped in setting up our equipment so that the demonstrator could see the membership whilst they could see him.
I explained that if any member had a question ask me I would pass it on. Then I introduced Bert Delisle a Canadian Woodturner to the members who then became host and took over control of the camera work.
The first thing that Bert was going to show was a 30 second Video of why you should wear a full face mask and that I would explain exactly what happened at the end of the evening.
If you look up the following link, it will open up a Video recording of the evening’s proceedings, which enabled me to take a few screen shots to add to this write up. https://youtu.be/NC_Rd3glYrg
Picking up a 90mm cube of Oak he explained that this would produce a three corner lidded box, the next thing that was shown were the plastic jam chucks
Photo1 that he had laser printed to hold the cube on the lathe.
Photo 2 shows the cube mounted between the two jam chucks.
Bert explained that the first thing to do was to put a chucking point on to both ends photo 3 and 4 show the two ends with their chucking points.
Make certain that both chucking points are crisp and clean before mounting the main body on to the lathe whilst also turning the base shape.
The next part was to check that both spigots fitted before placing the lidded end into the chuck allowing you to finish of the shape and bottom of the bowl.
Photo 5. Bert then reversed the piece by using the foot of the bowl as his spigot so that he could shape the top of the bowl photo 6 before turning off the lid section.
Again once satisfied the top was removed allowing enough material to make the lid, once removed the bowl was hollowed out. Once hollowed it would be sanded and polished. Photo 7. Then removed from the lathe and the lid blank was placed in the chuck. Photo 8
Photo 9 shows Bert checking the fit between the bowl and the lid. Once he was satisfied with the fit a small spigot turned on the end for reversing so that the finial could be added. Photo 10.
This last photo 11 is of the finished item and it was at this point that we stopped for a refreshment break for 20 minutes.
We returned to Bert on Zoom to continue on to his next project.
Bert explained that this was going to be a BELL and that a drawing was available which I will post at the end.
Picking up an Oak blank 50x 50 x 65 setting the piece in his chuck he proceeded to turn a bell shape using the Skew. Photo 12.
Satisfied with the shape two-burn lines were, added Photo 13 before sanding and reversing the piece.
On reversing, remove the waste and turn a small dome on the top Photo 14.
Next came the bell handle using 10mm square stock 75/100mm long turned to the round a 7mm spigot turned on the end before shaping the handle. Photo 15 This was followed by making the dong using a small piece of scrap wood a ball was turned on the end a small 3 mm blind was drilled then it was parted off. Photo 16
Photo 17 shows the finished bell.
I have not shown the drilling but the clapper strap is a 3mm hole and the handle is 7mm x 5mm deep also remember that he used the base burn line as his chucking point for removing the waste material on top of the bell.
We had a few questions at the end, then Richard thanked Bert for a terrific demonstration and we signed off with a round of applause.
Richard then gave out the results of the competition and other notices, mentioning that the September meeting would be the AGM and was looking for nominations for potential committee members. Thanks to Richard for his prompt action in going home and bringing, back a TV so that the show could go ahead.
The last two photos are of the completion table and the gallery table.
Article written by Don Smith with photos taken from the Video by Screen Shot and by taken photos direct from the Laptop screen by camera. Therefore, in some instances the quality is not perfect.
The last page shows the drawing of the bell supplied by Bert and is a guide to help in turning out your own bell.
Just a note from myself purchased the cord from Hobbycraft @ 0.80p per metre in brown
