Each competitor brings the item to the table in a bag and walks away the committee members then put out the items and put a raffle ticket at the side of the item the members then vote by putting the number they think should win on a bit of paper when everyone has voted the committee or 3 members that have not entered count the votes.
This competition is an open one to members so can turn any thing they like some competitions have been for clocks, tea cups and candle sticks .
There is a 1st 2nd and third prize.
The competition winners were from the left 1st The winner was made by Robert Pues 2nd was Barry Cummings and 3rd by John Walker.
The first was made out of Ash and was stain with ebony dye with a high polish, 2nd was made of Yew 3rd was made of Yew, sycamore,
Club and committee member Trevor Blackburn had the Lathe going and later members were having a go thread chasing.
The 2nd lathe was manned by member Neville Richardson who had the thread chasers out so any member who was thinking of buying a set could have a go before they buy a set as they can be quite expensive.Thank you Neville.
As well as the competition the members bring items for the ideas table.
Left to right 3rd and 2nd
Other entries to the competition
Nice salad bowl with servers made from ash
Left to right 1st and the clock on the right was forth but no prizes are given for 4th it is a circus clown.
The Pictures are not very good the items look better in the flesh (wood) so to speak.
Nobody tried the cakes all made from wood in paper cake cases.
From the left the member who made the wooden bowl out of small bits of wood makes large vases and urns he has more time and patients than me.
As well as the competition the members bring items for the ideas table.
Left to right 3rd and 2nd
Other entries to the competition
Nice salad bowl with servers made from ash
Left to right 1st and the clock on the right was forth but no prizes are given for 4th it is a circus clown.
The Pictures are not very good the items look better in the flesh (wood) so to speak.
Nobody tried the cakes all made from wood in paper cake cases.
From the left the member who made the wooden bowl out of small bits of wood makes large vases and urns he has more time and patients than me. The plate on the right has pierce work on the edges was made by a female member of the club who has won the competition a few times and keeps the male members on there toes.
The false ivory screw top pin box that was made and given to the club by John Birkley was auction off for £10 the money going to the club
If you would like to see the competition work they will all be on display at the Wood working show at Spring fields center at Spalding from the 11th June to the 13th June entry is free 10am -4pm all days and the wives can always go shopping round the center.
The false ivory screw top pin box that was made and given to the club by John Birkley was auction off for £10 the money going to the club
If you would like to see the competition work they will all be on display at the Wood working show at Spring fields center at Spalding from the 11th June to the 13th June entry is free 10am -4pm all days and the wives can always go shopping round the center.
The Wood working show has all the main trade stands.(Free Parking)
See web site for details http://www.wws1.co.uk/
The fenland wood turners will be there showing some of the items they make come and have a chat I will be on the stand Friday and setting up Thursday ask for Alan.
The fenland wood turners will be there showing some of the items they make come and have a chat I will be on the stand Friday and setting up Thursday ask for Alan.
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