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VICTORIA 3552
FEBRUARY 2005.
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Newsletter
Volume 19. Number 2.
Home Page at mc2.vicnet.net.au/users/benwood/index.html
February 2005
Editor’s Email : pemro@bigpond.net.au
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Bendigo Woodturners Inc.
BENDIGO WOODTURNERS DIRECTORY
President: Jeffery Willey.——— — Ph: 54471449.
Immediate Past President: Ron Barrow.
Vice President: Peter Greenshields. Ph: 54723286
Secretary: Frank Gargiulo.———— Ph: 54484824
Treasurer: Gary Cooper.————— Ph: 54431683
Committee: K. Seddon, I. Buntin, B. Whitford, B. Mason, Ron Major.
Librarian: John McPherson. Librarian’s Assistant: David Barber.
Grounds Committee: Pat Curtis, Bob Mason, Harold Mai, Peter Greensheilds.
Public Officer: Bruce Guilmartin. Auditor: Rod Lester.
Safety Officer: Lionel Watts. Ph: 54468555
Shop Operator: Brian Hocking. Ph: 54426600 Shop Assist: George Morrison
Equipment Officers: B. Mason Ph: 54437612. R. Major, B. Guilmartin.
Ron Barrow
Triton Group— Jeff Willey Ph: 54471449
Pyrography Group—–Alan Edwards. Ph: 54848200
Scroll Saw Group:—–Wayne Morris.54461275.
Postal Address: BOX 1259 BENDIGO CENTRAL VIC. 3552.
Editor: Bob Mason, Ph: 54437612 Assist. Editor:
Closing date for the next issue: 10th March 05
Bendigo Woodturners Annual Program.
Days Times
Woodturners Gen. 4th Mon. Monthly 7.00pm for 7.30pm start.
Woodturners Exec. 1st Mon Monthly 7.30pm.
Pyrography Group Every Tuesday 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
1st & 3rd Saturday 10.00am. Onwards
Scroll Saw Group 2nd & 4th Tuesday Monthly 7.00pm.
Toy Group. 2nd & 3rd Monday Monthly 7.30pm.
Triton Group. 2nd & 4th Wednesday Monthly 7.30pm.
Hands On. 2nd Tuesday Monthly 7.00pm or as required. Ring Danny.
Easter Committee. Advised at the Previous Meeting. (16th Feb)
Next Meeting: Monday 28th FEBRUARY at 7.30 PM.
at the Clubrooms.
FEBRUARY 2005.
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Coming Events
2005
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH 12th-13th Woodworking & Furniture Show Eastbank.
12th-13th Goulburn Valley Expo Shepparton.
13th-14th Ballarat Expo
19th-20th Wood Expo Wendouree.
25th-28th Bendigo Woodturners Easter Fair
APRIL
MAY
JUN
JULY 15th-17th Australian Sheep & Wool Show Bendigo
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER:
OCTOBER: 7th-9th Working with Wood Show Melbourne
NOVEMBER:
DECEMBER:
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TREES AND THEIR WOOD - 31 By Ian McLaughlin
Turpentine is a word we usually associate with a colourless liquid used as
a drier or solvent, especially in household paints. But there is an Australian
tree with that name – Syncarpia glomulifera. It is a member of the
Myrtaceae family, and is distinguished from other members of the family
by the flowers having minute petals, and the head of about 7 flowers are
fused when ripe into a hard, lobed compound capsule. The showiness of
the flowers, as in the Eucalypts, is due to the numerous stamens
Turpentine grows in mixture with Eucalypts and rain-forest species
in the near-coastal forests of central NSW (Batsman’s Bay) northward
into Queensland about as far as Cairns. It is a large tree when mature, up
to 50 metres high and 1.5 metres in diameter. Its bark is persistent, thick
and fibrous, brown or reddish in colour, and furrowed. The name
‘turpentine’ arises from the smell of the inner bark, which contains an
oily resin with a distinctive smell. The trunk is straight with little taper
and usually few or no branches. Like most trees it prefers a fertile soil,
but is often found in poor sandy soils. It is said by one author to be
probably the most difficult Australian timber to burn. (Well, I suppose
there has to be one such!)
The Wood - is hard, heavy (nearly sinking in water when dry),
strong and durable – all properties that are combined to make it useful for
harsh circumstances. Its texture is fine, grain is straight though sometimes
interlocked, and its sapwood is pale pink and heartwood reddish
brown. The wood contains crystals of silica, which probably accounts for
its durability, but is the cause of blunting cutters used in machining. It is
difficult to season because it has a high shrinkage when drying. It finishes
to a fine surface, but does not glue well, so is not favoured for craftwork.
There are not many salt-water structures, like piers and wharfs, in
Australia that do not have turpentine piles. This is because the wood is
resistant to the marine borers. Other uses include heavy construction
(bridges), poles, sleepers, house construction including flooring, and shipbuilding,
hull planking in particular. As a wood for turning – No - I have
more respect for my chisels and gouges! But if you are desperate, give it
a go.
FEBRUARY 2005.
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Show and Tell:
This section of the meeting is open to all members to enable them to
exhibit any interesting items that they have made, bought, found or
otherwise acquired.
Duty Roster
Would the people so nominated please be at the rooms to set up by 7PM.
at the latest. If you can’t attend you must arrange a substitute.
A list of duties for the evening is on the wall in the kitchen.
Main Room Raffle Kitchen
Barbara Hunter Andrew James Lindsay James
Hazel James Tim Kane
President
Jeff’s
Report
President’s Report
The first month of the year has come and gone
quickly this year. It was remiss of me not to mention
in the last newsletter the great day we had at Danny
and Barb Whitford’s residence in December for the
Xmas break up. The original idea came from Lionel
Watts and Danny and Barb offered the use of their
residence. Lionel procured the meat and supplied the spit for the cooking.
I believe he started cooking in the early morning and was still there at the
end of the evening. On behalf of the members and their partners who attended
this great day, a big thank you to Lionel, Danny and Barb. A great
time was had by all.
At the last meeting Kevin Issacs from Paintright was to be our guest
speaker. Unfortunately he was not well on this day and could not make it.
He did make it on the following Monday and the information he passed
on to the members present was invaluable.
In particular he advised us on what was the best way to stain both the library
cupboard, made by the Triton Group under the watchful eye of Des
Pearce, and the dress screen made by the Scroll saw Group and Triton
Group. The product he strongly recommends for staining is Penetrol Oil,
which can be mixed with solvent-based stains or oil based paints. This
product has a number of advantages over traditional staining methods and
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I strongly urge any member contemplating staining in the future,
that they visit Paintright to get the ‘good oil’ on this product. Thank you
to Kevin for taking the time to visit our Club.
A big thank you to all those who helped with the display and demonstrations
at the Australia Day event at Lake Weeroona. The crowd was down
on previous years, but the Club still managed to gain a lot of attention
with the demonstrations, sales and raffle ticket sales.
Our Club also visited the Bendigo Retirement Village early this
month and I believe the residents were very appreciative of the demonstrations
and items offered for sale. There may be a full report elsewhere
in the newsletter.
I will be placing an order for the Ozzie multijig after our February
meeting. This jig is the ants’ pants for joining timber; you can throw out
the biscuit joiner, and has become any invaluable tool in my shed. This
item usually retails for $190 delivered, but with ordering 6 or more the
price will be just $170. If you want more information on this jig just give
me a ring. I will require the money at time of ordering.
Jeff W
RESULTS OF JANUARY MEETING:
Pres Jeff opened the meeting at 730Pm and welcomed all; our demonstrator
for the night Kevin Isaac from Paint Right did not turn up due to
illness so our meeting was rather short.
Jeff thanked Lionel for cooking the pig at our Christmas breaks up
also thanked Danny and Barbara for the use of their premises.
Frank gave a rundown of what was happening and a building report
as the Building Inspector has had an inspection and gave us a short list of
things to do for our Occupancy Certificate.
Reports:
Building: Jeff mentioned a few jobs have been completed around the
building, IE: Floor covering in toilets, concrete slab in workshop and
down pipes completed.
Triton: Jeff tells us the library cupboard has only to be stained and
lacquered. They have the red gum for the butcher’s block and are making
the frame for the dressing screen to help out the Scroll Saw Group.
Pyrography: Alan tells us that the Saturday Group is to commence
operation on the 1st and 3rd sat each month. Contact Alan for further de-
FEBRUARY 2005.
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SEYMOUR: The journey to Seymour took place last weekend (11th-
13th Feb) and the weather was a bit kinder to us this year.
Setting up took some working out, and when completed it was a
great site ready for sales on Friday. I think every article was picked up
and examined several time during the three days, with the public passing
on their approval and making comments as to the quality of the products.
I believe the sales were better than the 2004 show. Raffle ticket
sales during the weekend were above the 2004 sales, thanks to all members
who were there selling tickets.
Danny and apprentice Peter had a lot of fun with the kids spinning
their tops also making lots of little goblets for the drinkers, as well as
making lot of chips. King should take up a new career, he prepared our
lunches each day, and no one went hungry. Barb and Garry took everyone’s
money and at the end, all the books balanced, well done.
The Caravan Park opposite the venue had some very colourful
characters, as well as a lot of bird life in the treetops. Those that attended
had a very enjoyable time, especially the ones that stayed the whole
weekend. There was a lot of story telling especially the nights Patrick
stayed over. We learnt quite a lot about his work place and the client’s
behaviour.
To the members who didn’t turn up at Seymour you missed out on
a great weekend, we have booked the same site at the Caravan Park so
think about next year, everyone is welcome. Thanks to everyone who attended
and made the weekend as successful as it was.
Submitted By Peter G.
Some think it was a bit funny us all
sitting on the log, which had a signs
on it, $1.00 each or 3 for $2.00.
One lady walking past commented
she would have the 3 for
$2.00 which sparked immediate reactions
from all concerned including
the two ladies seated at the table behind
us selling the Girl Guides
Wares
Regards Danny
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HAYMES
PAINT AND WALLPAPER,
CLEAR LACQUER COATINGS,
TIMBER STAINS, WAXES,
SWEDISH OILS, ABRASIVES,
COLOUR PIGMENTS, PUTTIES,
GRAIN FILLERS, BRUSHES,
SPRAY EQUIPMENT,
ALL COATING
REQUIREMENTS.
EASY TO FIND
CENTRALLY LOCATED AT
46 HIGH STREET
BENDIGO.
Our Raffle prizes on display
were a good drawcard for the day,
several diligent members sold quite
a few tickets, and I would say nobody
got past the stand without being
asked to buy a raffle ticket.
It was a very hot day and
this reflected in the amount of people
that were around. Sales were
average; mostly small items were
the flavors of the day.
Danny and Murt were kept
busy on the lathe, making tops etc
for the children. Several members
called in to assist with the day,
which ended around 4pm. There
were many hands to assist with the packing up which was appreciated by
the members who had been there all day in the heat.
Submitted by Barb Whitford.
2 Down to the usual spot at the lake. A good attendance of members
on a very hot day, the crowd was down about 50% from previous years.
Various bands entertained us all day, sales were reasonable and the
sale of raffle tickets were down from previous.
At the end of the day everyone had a great day, putting the club before
the public. Submitted by Brian Hocking
CENTRAL WEST:
RACV trophies were delivered on 1st Feb for the Fly the Flag Tour
for Veteran & Vintage Cars. The route they are taking this year is through
the alpine country and Gippsland in mid March.
Central West Woodworking Group quarterly meeting was held at
Ararat on 5th Feb with four Bgo members attending.
Discussion was held on a competition to be run by the Wimmera
club in 2006.
T Miles donated a cup to instigate an inter-club competition within
Central West.
Also discussed Working with Wood Melbourne 5th-7th Oct 2005.
Next meeting 1st Sunday in May 2005 to be held at St Arnaud.
FEBRUARY 2005.
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tails. Tuesday’s group still going strong.
Lessons: King to continue on Monday afternoons at 1PM, if interested
contact King and he will put you on the straight and narrow.
Evening classes may be arranged if enough interest.
Scroll Saw: Barb, Dressing Screen almost completed, Come along
on Tuesday’s if you are interested in tuition.
Library: All ok Jeff mentioned that Geelong would return a video that
has wound up at their Club.
Shop: Brian has arranged to get stock through T-Square and new stock
should be in when you receive this Newsletter.
Lionel has a key for the Tuesday group in the event that Brian cannot
make it.
Maintenance: All OK I have just freed up two Chucks that where
clogged up and not working. The bolts on our 3 small lathes require
modification so that the tailstock may be removed with ease, hopefully I
will get it done before the next meeting.
Editor: Still looking for articles to put into the newsletter.
Also don’t forget if you would like your newsletter by email give
Frank your email address.
Frank: We are always looking for new members so if you know
someone that might be interested bring them along to a meeting for a look
at our setup and who knows.
Gary: If you have paid your membership and have not got your
membership card see me, remember these cards get you discount at numerous
stores around Bendigo.
Hands on: See Danny if you require any assistance. He is normally at the
clubrooms on scroll saw night.
Easter: Ian gave a comprehensive report on the progress for Easter.
He thanked all who had donated or made the raffle prizes Listed below: -
1st Miner’s Couch $1200.00 made by Tue morning group with the material
donated by Hilton M and the back decorated by the Pyrography
Group.
2nd Rocking Chair: $900.00. Made by Tue morning Group: special
thanks to Murt F & Ron G.
3rd Dress Screen: $870.00. Made by Scroll Saw Group with the assistance
of Triton Group.
4th Butchers Block: $800.00. Made by Triton Group.
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5th Blanket Box: $400.00. Kindly donated by Bruce G.
6th Jack & Jill Outdoor Setting: $275.00. Kindly donated by David H.
7th Carved Clock: $150.00. Kindly donated by George K.
8th Pair Bedside Lamps. $100.00. Kindly donated by Pat K.
9th Portrait: $50.00. Kindly donated by Wayne M.
It is requested that all members support this raffle and sell tickets.
Ian also requested members to support our sponsors.
SHOW AND TELL:
Jim Priest: Has made a set of rollers to roll 1 inch x 1/8 inch steel
on edge to make rings, to heavy to bring in so if you wish to see it contact
Jim.
Barry Lethlean: Had a tray which had been carved on the base
with a girls head, circa 1880 he thinks as no one was any the wiser we
went along with him.
Lionel Watts: Brought in a couple of wooden items found in a ladies
shed that he was cleaning out, looked like they were carved in New
Guinea.
David Barber: Had a turned laminated platter (Blackwood) that he
made out of the cut out from o kitchen bench top. Also a bowl that he had
turned using a modified tip on a new tool he had recently acquired, apparently
it now cuts both ways and is an excellent hollowing tool.
Jeff: Showed some photos of two bowls he had made out of a piece of
Red gum rescued from Lake Eppalock, he said it was a boat hazard.
He then spoke about the Internet and all the good items that they
had on wood including toxicity of wood, and health issues as to why you
should wear a mask.
Raffle Results: -
1st Ian Buntin Penetrol Wood oil
2nd Cath Bonsey Methylated Spirits
3rd Norm Easton 6 Piece Spring Clamp
4th Ian Gillies 6 Piece Screw Driver Set
5th John Aitkinson Junior Hack saw
Notices: -
Aus Multie Jig: - If you are interested in buying an Aus Multie Jig contact
Pres Jeff.
MEETINGS:
FEBRUARY 2005.
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Next Meeting: Wayne Morris will demonstrate the making of mouldings
to use on your furniture etc.
March: To be held on the 21st March due to our normal date is
Easter Monday. We will have a Triton Demonstration.
April: Hopefully we will get Paint right.
DEMO by Guilio Mariolongo: The club is looking to have Guilio
demonstrate in the near future. We require a good rollup at a cost of
$20.00 per person for it to eventuate.
If you are interested let Frank know at the Feb meeting.
ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Bendigo Retirement Village:
1 Several members took part in an outing to the Bendigo Retirement
Village on 3rd Feb. Danny W had the lathe going full-bore while Wayne
M was kept busy on the Scroll-saw.
Other members had their wares on display and were pleasantly surprised
at the amount of sales.
The residents were very impressed with our show and a return visit
later in the year is on the cards.
Thanks to Barb W for arranging afternoon.
Submitted by: Brian Hocking.
2 On Thursday 3rd several members turned up at the BRV to set up a
display with a lathe for the elderly folks living within. Tables were filled
with items for sale.
Sales for the day amazed some of the members. One of the small
lathes were taken and Danny turned items for giveaways. Wayne Morris
supplied a lot of scroll saw work and items for display and they drew a lot
of attention
The residents were very impressed with the entire display and hope
to have us back again soon. Since the day Barb has had a lot of remarks
and praise about how we presented ourselves, most only expected a couple
of members to be there, they especially liked the way we were dressed
in our club uniforms. This I feel is good PR for our club.
Submitted by Danny Whitford.
AUSTRALIA DAY:
1 Having packed the trailers the day prior we landed at the lake about
7am and set up the show.Page
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VICTORIA 3552
FEBRUARY 2005.
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Newsletter
Volume 19. Number 2.
Home Page at mc2.vicnet.net.au/users/benwood/index.html
February 2005
Editor’s Email : pemro@bigpond.net.au
Page 2
Bendigo Woodturners Inc.
BENDIGO WOODTURNERS DIRECTORY
President: Jeffery Willey.——— — Ph: 54471449.
Immediate Past President: Ron Barrow.
Vice President: Peter Greenshields. Ph: 54723286
Secretary: Frank Gargiulo.———— Ph: 54484824
Treasurer: Gary Cooper.————— Ph: 54431683
Committee: K. Seddon, I. Buntin, B. Whitford, B. Mason, Ron Major.
Librarian: John McPherson. Librarian’s Assistant: David Barber.
Grounds Committee: Pat Curtis, Bob Mason, Harold Mai, Peter Greensheilds.
Public Officer: Bruce Guilmartin. Auditor: Rod Lester.
Safety Officer: Lionel Watts. Ph: 54468555
Shop Operator: Brian Hocking. Ph: 54426600 Shop Assist: George Morrison
Equipment Officers: B. Mason Ph: 54437612. R. Major, B. Guilmartin.
Ron Barrow
Triton Group— Jeff Willey Ph: 54471449
Pyrography Group—–Alan Edwards. Ph: 54848200
Scroll Saw Group:—–Wayne Morris.54461275.
Postal Address: BOX 1259 BENDIGO CENTRAL VIC. 3552.
Editor: Bob Mason, Ph: 54437612 Assist. Editor:
Closing date for the next issue: 10th March 05
Bendigo Woodturners Annual Program.
Days Times
Woodturners Gen. 4th Mon. Monthly 7.00pm for 7.30pm start.
Woodturners Exec. 1st Mon Monthly 7.30pm.
Pyrography Group Every Tuesday 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
1st & 3rd Saturday 10.00am. Onwards
Scroll Saw Group 2nd & 4th Tuesday Monthly 7.00pm.
Toy Group. 2nd & 3rd Monday Monthly 7.30pm.
Triton Group. 2nd & 4th Wednesday Monthly 7.30pm.
Hands On. 2nd Tuesday Monthly 7.00pm or as required. Ring Danny.
Easter Committee. Advised at the Previous Meeting. (16th Feb)
Next Meeting: Monday 28th FEBRUARY at 7.30 PM.
at the Clubrooms.
FEBRUARY 2005.
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Coming Events
2005
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH 12th-13th Woodworking & Furniture Show Eastbank.
12th-13th Goulburn Valley Expo Shepparton.
13th-14th Ballarat Expo
19th-20th Wood Expo Wendouree.
25th-28th Bendigo Woodturners Easter Fair
APRIL
MAY
JUN
JULY 15th-17th Australian Sheep & Wool Show Bendigo
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER:
OCTOBER: 7th-9th Working with Wood Show Melbourne
NOVEMBER:
DECEMBER:
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TREES AND THEIR WOOD - 31 By Ian McLaughlin
Turpentine is a word we usually associate with a colourless liquid used as
a drier or solvent, especially in household paints. But there is an Australian
tree with that name – Syncarpia glomulifera. It is a member of the
Myrtaceae family, and is distinguished from other members of the family
by the flowers having minute petals, and the head of about 7 flowers are
fused when ripe into a hard, lobed compound capsule. The showiness of
the flowers, as in the Eucalypts, is due to the numerous stamens
Turpentine grows in mixture with Eucalypts and rain-forest species
in the near-coastal forests of central NSW (Batsman’s Bay) northward
into Queensland about as far as Cairns. It is a large tree when mature, up
to 50 metres high and 1.5 metres in diameter. Its bark is persistent, thick
and fibrous, brown or reddish in colour, and furrowed. The name
‘turpentine’ arises from the smell of the inner bark, which contains an
oily resin with a distinctive smell. The trunk is straight with little taper
and usually few or no branches. Like most trees it prefers a fertile soil,
but is often found in poor sandy soils. It is said by one author to be
probably the most difficult Australian timber to burn. (Well, I suppose
there has to be one such!)
The Wood - is hard, heavy (nearly sinking in water when dry),
strong and durable – all properties that are combined to make it useful for
harsh circumstances. Its texture is fine, grain is straight though sometimes
interlocked, and its sapwood is pale pink and heartwood reddish
brown. The wood contains crystals of silica, which probably accounts for
its durability, but is the cause of blunting cutters used in machining. It is
difficult to season because it has a high shrinkage when drying. It finishes
to a fine surface, but does not glue well, so is not favoured for craftwork.
There are not many salt-water structures, like piers and wharfs, in
Australia that do not have turpentine piles. This is because the wood is
resistant to the marine borers. Other uses include heavy construction
(bridges), poles, sleepers, house construction including flooring, and shipbuilding,
hull planking in particular. As a wood for turning – No - I have
more respect for my chisels and gouges! But if you are desperate, give it
a go.
FEBRUARY 2005.
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Show and Tell:
This section of the meeting is open to all members to enable them to
exhibit any interesting items that they have made, bought, found or
otherwise acquired.
Duty Roster
Would the people so nominated please be at the rooms to set up by 7PM.
at the latest. If you can’t attend you must arrange a substitute.
A list of duties for the evening is on the wall in the kitchen.
Main Room Raffle Kitchen
Barbara Hunter Andrew James Lindsay James
Hazel James Tim Kane
President
Jeff’s
Report
President’s Report
The first month of the year has come and gone
quickly this year. It was remiss of me not to mention
in the last newsletter the great day we had at Danny
and Barb Whitford’s residence in December for the
Xmas break up. The original idea came from Lionel
Watts and Danny and Barb offered the use of their
residence. Lionel procured the meat and supplied the spit for the cooking.
I believe he started cooking in the early morning and was still there at the
end of the evening. On behalf of the members and their partners who attended
this great day, a big thank you to Lionel, Danny and Barb. A great
time was had by all.
At the last meeting Kevin Issacs from Paintright was to be our guest
speaker. Unfortunately he was not well on this day and could not make it.
He did make it on the following Monday and the information he passed
on to the members present was invaluable.
In particular he advised us on what was the best way to stain both the library
cupboard, made by the Triton Group under the watchful eye of Des
Pearce, and the dress screen made by the Scroll saw Group and Triton
Group. The product he strongly recommends for staining is Penetrol Oil,
which can be mixed with solvent-based stains or oil based paints. This
product has a number of advantages over traditional staining methods and
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I strongly urge any member contemplating staining in the future,
that they visit Paintright to get the ‘good oil’ on this product. Thank you
to Kevin for taking the time to visit our Club.
A big thank you to all those who helped with the display and demonstrations
at the Australia Day event at Lake Weeroona. The crowd was down
on previous years, but the Club still managed to gain a lot of attention
with the demonstrations, sales and raffle ticket sales.
Our Club also visited the Bendigo Retirement Village early this
month and I believe the residents were very appreciative of the demonstrations
and items offered for sale. There may be a full report elsewhere
in the newsletter.
I will be placing an order for the Ozzie multijig after our February
meeting. This jig is the ants’ pants for joining timber; you can throw out
the biscuit joiner, and has become any invaluable tool in my shed. This
item usually retails for $190 delivered, but with ordering 6 or more the
price will be just $170. If you want more information on this jig just give
me a ring. I will require the money at time of ordering.
Jeff W
RESULTS OF JANUARY MEETING:
Pres Jeff opened the meeting at 730Pm and welcomed all; our demonstrator
for the night Kevin Isaac from Paint Right did not turn up due to
illness so our meeting was rather short.
Jeff thanked Lionel for cooking the pig at our Christmas breaks up
also thanked Danny and Barbara for the use of their premises.
Frank gave a rundown of what was happening and a building report
as the Building Inspector has had an inspection and gave us a short list of
things to do for our Occupancy Certificate.
Reports:
Building: Jeff mentioned a few jobs have been completed around the
building, IE: Floor covering in toilets, concrete slab in workshop and
down pipes completed.
Triton: Jeff tells us the library cupboard has only to be stained and
lacquered. They have the red gum for the butcher’s block and are making
the frame for the dressing screen to help out the Scroll Saw Group.
Pyrography: Alan tells us that the Saturday Group is to commence
operation on the 1st and 3rd sat each month. Contact Alan for further de-
FEBRUARY 2005.
Page 9
SEYMOUR: The journey to Seymour took place last weekend (11th-
13th Feb) and the weather was a bit kinder to us this year.
Setting up took some working out, and when completed it was a
great site ready for sales on Friday. I think every article was picked up
and examined several time during the three days, with the public passing
on their approval and making comments as to the quality of the products.
I believe the sales were better than the 2004 show. Raffle ticket
sales during the weekend were above the 2004 sales, thanks to all members
who were there selling tickets.
Danny and apprentice Peter had a lot of fun with the kids spinning
their tops also making lots of little goblets for the drinkers, as well as
making lot of chips. King should take up a new career, he prepared our
lunches each day, and no one went hungry. Barb and Garry took everyone’s
money and at the end, all the books balanced, well done.
The Caravan Park opposite the venue had some very colourful
characters, as well as a lot of bird life in the treetops. Those that attended
had a very enjoyable time, especially the ones that stayed the whole
weekend. There was a lot of story telling especially the nights Patrick
stayed over. We learnt quite a lot about his work place and the client’s
behaviour.
To the members who didn’t turn up at Seymour you missed out on
a great weekend, we have booked the same site at the Caravan Park so
think about next year, everyone is welcome. Thanks to everyone who attended
and made the weekend as successful as it was.
Submitted By Peter G.
Some think it was a bit funny us all
sitting on the log, which had a signs
on it, $1.00 each or 3 for $2.00.
One lady walking past commented
she would have the 3 for
$2.00 which sparked immediate reactions
from all concerned including
the two ladies seated at the table behind
us selling the Girl Guides
Wares
Regards Danny
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Bendigo Woodturners Inc.
HAYMES
PAINT AND WALLPAPER,
CLEAR LACQUER COATINGS,
TIMBER STAINS, WAXES,
SWEDISH OILS, ABRASIVES,
COLOUR PIGMENTS, PUTTIES,
GRAIN FILLERS, BRUSHES,
SPRAY EQUIPMENT,
ALL COATING
REQUIREMENTS.
EASY TO FIND
CENTRALLY LOCATED AT
46 HIGH STREET
BENDIGO.
Our Raffle prizes on display
were a good drawcard for the day,
several diligent members sold quite
a few tickets, and I would say nobody
got past the stand without being
asked to buy a raffle ticket.
It was a very hot day and
this reflected in the amount of people
that were around. Sales were
average; mostly small items were
the flavors of the day.
Danny and Murt were kept
busy on the lathe, making tops etc
for the children. Several members
called in to assist with the day,
which ended around 4pm. There
were many hands to assist with the packing up which was appreciated by
the members who had been there all day in the heat.
Submitted by Barb Whitford.
2 Down to the usual spot at the lake. A good attendance of members
on a very hot day, the crowd was down about 50% from previous years.
Various bands entertained us all day, sales were reasonable and the
sale of raffle tickets were down from previous.
At the end of the day everyone had a great day, putting the club before
the public. Submitted by Brian Hocking
CENTRAL WEST:
RACV trophies were delivered on 1st Feb for the Fly the Flag Tour
for Veteran & Vintage Cars. The route they are taking this year is through
the alpine country and Gippsland in mid March.
Central West Woodworking Group quarterly meeting was held at
Ararat on 5th Feb with four Bgo members attending.
Discussion was held on a competition to be run by the Wimmera
club in 2006.
T Miles donated a cup to instigate an inter-club competition within
Central West.
Also discussed Working with Wood Melbourne 5th-7th Oct 2005.
Next meeting 1st Sunday in May 2005 to be held at St Arnaud.
FEBRUARY 2005.
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tails. Tuesday’s group still going strong.
Lessons: King to continue on Monday afternoons at 1PM, if interested
contact King and he will put you on the straight and narrow.
Evening classes may be arranged if enough interest.
Scroll Saw: Barb, Dressing Screen almost completed, Come along
on Tuesday’s if you are interested in tuition.
Library: All ok Jeff mentioned that Geelong would return a video that
has wound up at their Club.
Shop: Brian has arranged to get stock through T-Square and new stock
should be in when you receive this Newsletter.
Lionel has a key for the Tuesday group in the event that Brian cannot
make it.
Maintenance: All OK I have just freed up two Chucks that where
clogged up and not working. The bolts on our 3 small lathes require
modification so that the tailstock may be removed with ease, hopefully I
will get it done before the next meeting.
Editor: Still looking for articles to put into the newsletter.
Also don’t forget if you would like your newsletter by email give
Frank your email address.
Frank: We are always looking for new members so if you know
someone that might be interested bring them along to a meeting for a look
at our setup and who knows.
Gary: If you have paid your membership and have not got your
membership card see me, remember these cards get you discount at numerous
stores around Bendigo.
Hands on: See Danny if you require any assistance. He is normally at the
clubrooms on scroll saw night.
Easter: Ian gave a comprehensive report on the progress for Easter.
He thanked all who had donated or made the raffle prizes Listed below: -
1st Miner’s Couch $1200.00 made by Tue morning group with the material
donated by Hilton M and the back decorated by the Pyrography
Group.
2nd Rocking Chair: $900.00. Made by Tue morning Group: special
thanks to Murt F & Ron G.
3rd Dress Screen: $870.00. Made by Scroll Saw Group with the assistance
of Triton Group.
4th Butchers Block: $800.00. Made by Triton Group.
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Bendigo Woodturners Inc.
5th Blanket Box: $400.00. Kindly donated by Bruce G.
6th Jack & Jill Outdoor Setting: $275.00. Kindly donated by David H.
7th Carved Clock: $150.00. Kindly donated by George K.
8th Pair Bedside Lamps. $100.00. Kindly donated by Pat K.
9th Portrait: $50.00. Kindly donated by Wayne M.
It is requested that all members support this raffle and sell tickets.
Ian also requested members to support our sponsors.
SHOW AND TELL:
Jim Priest: Has made a set of rollers to roll 1 inch x 1/8 inch steel
on edge to make rings, to heavy to bring in so if you wish to see it contact
Jim.
Barry Lethlean: Had a tray which had been carved on the base
with a girls head, circa 1880 he thinks as no one was any the wiser we
went along with him.
Lionel Watts: Brought in a couple of wooden items found in a ladies
shed that he was cleaning out, looked like they were carved in New
Guinea.
David Barber: Had a turned laminated platter (Blackwood) that he
made out of the cut out from o kitchen bench top. Also a bowl that he had
turned using a modified tip on a new tool he had recently acquired, apparently
it now cuts both ways and is an excellent hollowing tool.
Jeff: Showed some photos of two bowls he had made out of a piece of
Red gum rescued from Lake Eppalock, he said it was a boat hazard.
He then spoke about the Internet and all the good items that they
had on wood including toxicity of wood, and health issues as to why you
should wear a mask.
Raffle Results: -
1st Ian Buntin Penetrol Wood oil
2nd Cath Bonsey Methylated Spirits
3rd Norm Easton 6 Piece Spring Clamp
4th Ian Gillies 6 Piece Screw Driver Set
5th John Aitkinson Junior Hack saw
Notices: -
Aus Multie Jig: - If you are interested in buying an Aus Multie Jig contact
Pres Jeff.
MEETINGS:
FEBRUARY 2005.
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Next Meeting: Wayne Morris will demonstrate the making of mouldings
to use on your furniture etc.
March: To be held on the 21st March due to our normal date is
Easter Monday. We will have a Triton Demonstration.
April: Hopefully we will get Paint right.
DEMO by Guilio Mariolongo: The club is looking to have Guilio
demonstrate in the near future. We require a good rollup at a cost of
$20.00 per person for it to eventuate.
If you are interested let Frank know at the Feb meeting.
ACTIVITY REPORTS:
Bendigo Retirement Village:
1 Several members took part in an outing to the Bendigo Retirement
Village on 3rd Feb. Danny W had the lathe going full-bore while Wayne
M was kept busy on the Scroll-saw.
Other members had their wares on display and were pleasantly surprised
at the amount of sales.
The residents were very impressed with our show and a return visit
later in the year is on the cards.
Thanks to Barb W for arranging afternoon.
Submitted by: Brian Hocking.
2 On Thursday 3rd several members turned up at the BRV to set up a
display with a lathe for the elderly folks living within. Tables were filled
with items for sale.
Sales for the day amazed some of the members. One of the small
lathes were taken and Danny turned items for giveaways. Wayne Morris
supplied a lot of scroll saw work and items for display and they drew a lot
of attention
The residents were very impressed with the entire display and hope
to have us back again soon. Since the day Barb has had a lot of remarks
and praise about how we presented ourselves, most only expected a couple
of members to be there, they especially liked the way we were dressed
in our club uniforms. This I feel is good PR for our club.
Submitted by Danny Whitford.
AUSTRALIA DAY:
1 Having packed the trailers the day prior we landed at the lake about
7am and set up the show.v

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