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* * * Next club event * * * 5th November 2024 Rick Dobney * * *

Covid precautions: Please do not attend the meeting if you have tested positive or have any Coronavirus symptoms - including sniffles & colds. For the meeting the chairs will be 1 metre apart.

Full report on the Craft Fair in Witney's Corn Exchange on our News page

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* * * FOR SALE * * *

Kim Price has a lathe For Sale - a Myford ML8A. Mounted on integrated stand with storage section and 'outboard' option. Various accessories are included. Price £300 ono. Kim's phone number is 07729 523192 or email: kimprice007@btinternet.com

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Facebook Marketplace is a good resource if you are looking for woodturning equipment.

There are filters you can apply to focus on what you are looking for. You don't have to be on Facebook to use it.

Stuff gets sold pretty quickly so don't hang about - but be cautious.

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Noah Harrison has some Yew wood available.

He is in Standlake and can be contacted by email: cedarcott@live.co.uk

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FOR SALE....

Robbie Eason has offered some wood for sale. Pine, Cedar, Birch and Mulberry are available.

The wood is local to Hanborough. Contact Robbie for more details by email easonrob@gmail.com

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Glynn has been offered some recently felled Laburnham wood. It is about 10" in diameter.

If you are interested please contact Glynn directly and he will bring it to the next meeting.

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Record Power have some FREE live woodturning sessions on Zoom. Click HERE for dates.

New dates appear each month. Turners from all over the world are featured - check them out.

Previous sessions are available on Youtube. Watch them HERE.

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To get your demo fix between meetings,

Rob has recommended some woodturning

Youtube sites for you to check out:

Just click on their names...

Ashley Harwood
George Watkins
Glenn Lucas

Glynn Alcock
Kostas Annikas Deftereos
Lyle Jamieson
Martin Saban Smith Woodturning
Martin Woodhead
Mike Waldt
Steve Jones (Woodturner21)
William Hunt

Rick Morris compiles a monthly list to help us find the ones we would like.

See also :-

UK Workshop

Alan Stratton
Andy Phillip
Carl Jacobson
Cook Woodworks
David Adamsen
Frank Howarth
Geiser Woodturner
Jim Overton
Matt Jordan
Mike Peace
Nick Zammeti
R Humphrey
Sam Angelo
Squarepeg Tommy
Thomas Anton Geurts
Tim Yoder
Villy Woodturning
Welsh Woodman
Woodturners Journal
Woodworking Shed (John Clothier)
Wood Workshop
Worth The Effort (persevere he knows his stuff)
Yuval Lahav

 

Have a look at THIS unusual method of creating a bowl without a lathe !

Try your hand at this

 

Who would have thought that Super Glue and Linseed Oil mix well to give a great finish.

Look at this video...

New links on Safety in the Links page

 

 

 

Welcome to woodturning in the Cotswolds

West Oxon Woodturning Association (WOWA) meet on the first Tuesday of every month at Elderbank Village Hall, Brize Norton, near Witney, Oxfordshire OX18 3PR. (Start 7:30 to about 10:00pm) Map & directions. Non-members are very welcome - £7 visitors fee. First visit is free. Full Membership is £25 per year plus £5 if you attend a meeting. Members and visitors must be over 16. Meetings comprise of demonstrations either by one of our members or by a professional turner. All demonstrations are enhanced by the use of video projection & sound systems which allow everyone to view the intricacies of wood turning. Please come along and enjoy an evening.

Ever wanted to have a go at woodturning but didn't know where to start ?

At WOWA we can show you where to start. From just making shavings to competition winning pieces, we have members of all levels who can help and advise. Some do not have lathes and are just starting out, others have a few years of experience, some are excellent turners.

We all have the enjoyment of sharing our experiences at what we consider to be a very friendly and welcoming club. Your first visit is free.

 

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  This webpage was updated on 23 October, 2024