Shire Woodworking Club – June 2019 Newsletter posted below. The visit by the Australian Prime Minister on his was to vote got a big write-up this month; he is the local federal MP though and has visited the club in the past. The club does well out of elections as the local polling booth is […]
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Shire Woodworking Club – May 2019 Newsletter
Shire Woodworking Club – May 2019 Newsletter posted below. Good to see our oldest member celebrating his 98th birthday at the club; he is very spry and manages to make most monthly maxi days. Some great photos from the Sydney Royal Easter Show; unfortunately I didn’t make it so was please that these were […]
I recently attended a silicone mold (mould) class
I recently attended a silicone mold (mould) class. I was looking at buying some molds for pen casting and saw this course at the local community college. Course description Learn how to make a silicone mould for your unique jewellery piece in Sydney. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to design and make […]
New themed pens – Cat, Dog and Music
I saw these Cat, Dog and Music themed pen kits advertised recently on my USA suppliers site and as they are not available here in Australia I decided would get some and try making them. The starter kits contain the mechanisms plus the bushings and drill bit required. These pens are currently for sale […]
Shire Woodworking Club – January 2019 Newsletter
Shire Woodworking Club – January 2019 Newsletter posted below. Good to see a great turnout for the December Maxi-day and Christmas lunch; unfortunately I was unable to attend this time. Some great entries in the club’s excellence awards; I may submit something one of these years. Quite good quality of entries, the lack of entries […]
Shire Woodworking Club – December 2018 Newsletter
Shire Woodworking Club – December 2018 Newsletter posted below. Unfortunately this month we lost two long standing members, Fred and Ian; with Fred being a foundation member as well. Good write up on both of them I think that they are going to name a corner of the workshop as “Fred’s Corner” as this is […]
Geoff’s jig for gluing spaced segmented vases
Last month Geoff displayed these vases at the Shire Woodworking maxi day and was asked lots of questions about the making process so he brought his glueing assembly jig along at the next maxi day. This is his “simple jig” for spacing that he made! Basically it is an indexing plate that moves the piece […]
Shire Woodworking Club – November 2018 Newsletter
Shire Woodworking Club – November 2018 Newsletter posted below. I got my photo on the front page; along with other Plank Competition winners! Gymea Village Fair again was a great result for the club; great to have 20 members to assist on the day. Some great photos. Interesting looking program for next year; the emphasis […]