Hawkes Bay Woodturners Guild

Here are some pics of our Annual display and sale being held at Arts Inc, 106 Russel St South, Hastings. Do come and have a look, there is everything from walking sticks to fish priests to jewelry boxes. The display runs until Sat 16 April at 2pm.

Saturday 27 Nov was the final day of training for our learning group. They were set a task to create a wig stand or two and here are the results. Superb work everybody. Congratulations to all and many thanks to the team of tutors and helpers.

I had the pleasure of visiting the new Woodcut Tools factory in Onekawa yesterday. Dan showed me some bowl blanks that had been cut from large blanks using the Max 3 Bowlsaver.
I was most impresssed by the number of bowls produced and the finish on the outside, straight off the bowlsaver. It goes to show that if you have a really nice bowl blank and don't wish to turn most of it into shavings then the Max 3 will certainly do the job.
I have used car keys to show the scale of the pieces.

We have had a great couple of days judging our Annual Display and there is still time to see our work. Saturday 23 Oct from 10am to 3pm we are open for public viewing of the many exhibits we have made.
There is also an opportunity to purchase many hand made items. There are some absolute bargains. Perfect Xmas gifts.
Everything from a door stopper to a beautiful fruit bowl.
Come on down to The Woodturners Guildhall on Francis Hicks Ave behind the Hastings saleyards. You wont be disappointed.

INVITATION TO HAWKES BAY WOODTURNERS GUILD –
ANNUAL COMPETITION AND SALE
Due to the cancelling of the HB Royal A&P Show we find ourselves having to reschedule our annual competition and sale.
This is will be on display at our club rooms at FRANCIS HICKS Ave, ST Leonards Park 22nd and 23rd October
On display will be over 100 skilfully turned competition pieces along with a great variety of turned and constructed items available for purchase. CHRISTMAS IS COMING, this is an opportunity to obtain a very unique and special gift.
Interested in turning? this is an opportunity to look around our well equipped workshop and wood store. One of the members is sure to be demonstrating.
HB woodturners guild started in 1989 and we have a strong and active membership displaying a variety of unique turning and wood working skills. We run tutorial classes and workshops.

On Saturday we finally got started on our second 10 week course, running under Level 2 conditions. Running a Learners Grade 1, and Learners Grade 2 together. Worked really well.

So here are some photos from Mike who is never idle, and he has been very busy making beautiful pieces during the lockdown.
Here are his comments....'Prior to lockdown, I had been asked to make several items for friends, so lockdown was the perfect opportunity to catch up.
A platter with a floating ring, changed to a coloured ring at the last moment, made from laminated European Beech. A shallow plate from Ash. A small nick-nack bowl from Weeping Elm. An Ashes urn from Kahikatea.'
Well done Mike, I am sure your buddies will be more than satisfied
with those lovely pieces. K😊

So what have you been working on ?
Send me some photos and a brief story and I will post them on our page. ([email protected])

OK so lockdown has been a bit boring and the motivation level is a bit low ? Does that statement apply to you ?
Well not for one of our members -George- who has been exercising the old grey matter during this period.
He has sent me some photos of a jig he has made that enables the drilling into pieces on the lathe in a very accurate and controlled manner. The photo's show him making a handle for a file with some added features in the head.(chopsticks).
The jig is adjustable and has lots of possibilities.
Well done George !!
PS. I would not be at all surprised to hear that he has made a bunch of wig stands during this time as well.
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We regret to advise that the Guild Clubrooms and workshop are closed whilst we are in Level 4 Lockdown.
When the situation improves and levels permit, we will reopen to allow our normal services.
In the meantime, keep those creative juices flowing and if you are fortunate enough to have a lathe and a supply of wood at home, keep turning and producing veritable works of art.
We look forward to seeing you all soon.
Stay safe and do all the right things !!

It was a busy morning yesterday at the Guild rooms. We held a tool sale and there certainly were some bargains to be had. A few members left with lighter wallets but smiley faces.
Many thanks to those who donated their sale proceeds to the Guild.

Some of the wig stands made with love by our newest turning group who completed the basic skills course recently. These wig stands will be donated to the Cancer Society very soon.
Well done team !!!

Here are the new Woodturners last week getting instruction on the lesson plan and the sharpening techniques.

Here are some photos of our Gallery display at the Hastings Art Centre. It runs until Saturday 10 Apr at 1pm.
All of the items are for sale and there are some excellent bargains to be had.
PS we are pretty proud of our work so come along and see for yourself.

Alan has still got it folks !!!
Here he demonstrates how to save nice rings when bowl turning rather than turn them into shavings. Happy Birthday Alan. !!

The Woodstore is looking very tidy and well organised. A big thank you to Bryan and Peter for the great work over many Wednesday mornings. Thanks also to Rowan B for the racking.

Our learn to turn class got underway last Saturday. There was lots of enthusiasm (and shavings) to be seen. Well done everybody, keep up the good work.
Don't forget we have a beginners session every Thursday evening from 7pm at the Guild workshop.

We have postponed our Guild meeting this Monday until Monday 8 March at 7pm.
This is due to the Level 2 condition for this week.
See you on Mon 8th.

Wow, the response to our Learn to turn classes has been amazing. We have had so many people keen to learn that we have had to close off applications for now.
Remember that our Thursday evening (7pm-9pm) walk in sessions at the Guild Hall for new people are still available.

BREAKING NEWS......LEARN TO TURN CLASSES ARE COMING !!

10 week Beginners Tutorial Course.

Are you looking for an absorbing,productive, theraputic, challenging activity ? Here it is.
A ten week beginners instruction course is projected to start at the Hawkes Bay Woodturners Guild Workshop rooms beginning on Saturday March 13 from 1pm to 4.30pm.
Not only expert instruction, but further personal supervision by senior Guild Turners.
Equipment,Wood, lathes and tools supplied. You will produce a different turned item utilising new skills each session.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn a skill and the learning challenges in this activity never end .
There is a cost.
Please contact Tony Larrington-Lewer 068453053 or 0210374141.
Spaces are limited.

Some more competition entries. Do you want to have a go ? Its easier than you think when you get some tuition from our experienced training people.

We have been making wig stands for the Cancer Society for many years now. Here are just a few that are ready to be dispatched.

A lovely segmented wood clock made by one of our members a few years back.

The results of our Goblet competition

Our Meeting Hall. We have a monthly meeting for all members and we judge our competition entries and have demonstrations of the next months' task.

Hawkes Bay Woodturners Guild updated their business hours.