NOVEMBER 2008 Chrismas is coming and we will all be spending a few quid, but why not save on decorations was the message Roger Ward and Elaine Smerdon gave. Roger did a fine job instructing Elaine through the process of turning a christmas tree. Team effort resulted in a christmas tree shaped decoration which wouldn't look out of place in santa's grotto. And because they used freshly cut christmas tree wood a wonderful aroma filled the hall. Now that I have saved all that money on decorations I'm off to the tool shop. Any excuse.     LINKS Axminster Power Tools Craft Supplies Limited Turners Retreat NFWG AWGB

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 appraised by one of our experienced turners and a critique given to 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. WWW.TORBAYWOODTURNERS.CO.UK Woodturning Search

CLUB PROJECT Giant Chess Set Our chess project has moved on since it began in February with a majority of the pawns now turned. As you can see from the picture we have now started on some of the bigger pieces, namely a rook and a bishop. The knight is showing to be the most difficult due to the off centre shape on the plan, but i'm sure one of our more experienced turners will sort it out. Updates on this projects will continue throughout the year with photos of pieces as and when they are turned.   Bishop & Pawn