Cherry lidded end grain box

Second place, club contest for end grain lidded boxes. Cherry with natural bark inclusion. 5" dia. Bark inclusion has been stabilized with the addition of CA glue and coffee grounds.

Show and Tell

A wide range of endgrain lidded boxes were brought in for the contest. The one at back right got second place.

Show and Tell

Lots of pieces on display. The front one was the contest winner!

Attentive Audience

The demonstration had everyone captivated.

Demonstrator Show Pieces

Tom Fortenberry brought in some pieces to show. The smallest goblets are about an eighth of an inch. The goblet at the right back has about 58 rings of 4 different diameters.

Show and Tell

Discussing his OSB plate technique.

Show and Tell

Many pieces were brought in for show and tell (and for the turning contest).

Wonderful Segmented Plates

Never underestimate the beauty to be found in an odd piece of wood...or in some OSB!

Chiselling off the nub

Tom leaves a definite nub and chisels it off by hand to avoid pulling any fibers out during the parting off operation.

Endgrain Lidded Box Contest

There were several great entries in the July turning contest!

Cleaning Up

Lots of people pitch in to clean up after the meeting. Try to help setup or cleanup once in a while to spread the load!

Bowl from July Meeting

This is the chinese elm bowl worked on by several members during the July meeting.

Donated Walnut

Better get out there quick to get in on the donated wood! Most of it was already gone. Thanks to Robert Foote and those that took wood home for the donations.

Tom Demonstrating Finishing

Tom Fortenberry discussed his goblet finishing techniques during his demonstration.

Show and Tell

Some large bowls brought in by Al Crandall.