June 2009
Sharpening


This month was a chance for members to bring along some of their tools and have them sharpened by the more experienced members. They could also discuss the different sharpening techniques and systems. On this occassion there were three grinders set up, each having a different sharpening system attached.
1. Creusen slow speed (1400 rpm) grinder with Robert Sorby jig on one wheel and an Axminster platform on the other wheel.
2. Record Power grinder with Trugrind system.
3. Creusen slow speed grinder with wolverine system, varigrind and skew attachment from Oneway.

A most successful and informative evening.

WELCOME

Hi! And welcome to the website of The Torbay Woodturners Club. I hope that you will find items on the site which will be of interest to you and which will encourage you to a new enthusiasm for your own woodturning.

The emphasis of the club is to involve our members, particularly the less experienced, in hands-on demonstrations and to encourage as many members as possible to submit work for the Monthly Challenge Competition which is then voted by all members who will consider the various aspects of design, technique and finishing.

Our age range varies across the spectrum from the relatively young to the more mature, some of whom have passed their eightieth birthday. The degree of expertise is also varied but it has to be said that most members can produce work of a very acceptable standard. That said we do welcome those with no turning experience.

Any person visiting our site who has an interest in woodturning and who lives in the Torbay area, will be most welcome to apply for membership and which we hope will be a rewarding experience.

Contact can be made through our Secretary on the ABOUT US page.


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