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Saturday 24th October 2026
All Day Demonstration By Gary Rance and Monthly Competition
Theme: Gary Rance All Day, remember to bring your own packed lunch
Competition:
Club Library With Malcolm White
The Club maintains a varied collection of books, videos and DVDs on the subject of woodtuning and related skills. These are FREE for members to borrow for a month at a time.
The collection includes both instructional books for the very beginner and specialist books for most experienced (and most areas in between).
You will find Malcolm White at every demo and member's evening, ready to give advice about what is available.
Malcolm White
Many of the books are written by demonstrators who have visted the Club and provide further insight into the wonderful world of woodturning.
Also available are various woodworking tools to hire for one month on a 'try-before-you-buy' basis. Hollowing, texturing and thread-chasing tools are currently available to members.
New Books
New Books and DVD's for the Club Library:
There are 8 books about faceplate turning, winning designs, projects, turning a bowl and work holding on the lathe.
The DVD's cover wet turning, tree to the lathe and 4 Mick Hanbury masterclasses. March 2020.
30 Minute Woodturning
by Mark Baker & Learn to Turn by Barry Goss
After a recent visit to the club as guest demonstrator, The Club has purchased some new books for the library
Weekend Woodturning Projects
by Mark Baker (25 designs to help build your skills)
Woodturning - A craftsman's Guide
by Mark Baker
An excellent book for beginners to learn everything you need to know, from selecting wood, the anatomy of the lathe, to work holding, sharpening and using the tools correctly and safely. Plus a 3 step-by-step projects to make. This bookcomes complete with a DVD attached 9 New Books for the Club Library : (Oct. 2015 )
Turning Hollow Forms
by Mark Sanger
This book will guide the beginner through everything they need to know about hollow forms.
Contemporary Woodturning – Techniques & Projects
by Nick Arnull
A practical guide to woodturning aimed at all skill levels.
Woodturning Full Circle
by David Springett
A wealth of projects for woodturners incorporating the more unusual shapes and puzzles.
Turning Salt & Pepper Shakers and Mills
by Chris West
Covers all aspects of turning these useful condiment holders.
Woodturning Design
by Derek Hayes
Derek investigates the process and practise of design in woodturning.
Woodturning Techniques
by Michael O’Donnell
This book covers materials, equipment and machinery; how to store timber, safety and more.
Woodturning Trickery
by David Springett
Learn the secrets to a collection of 12 puzzling projects with step by step instructions.
Turning Toys
by Richard Raffan
This book will bring you many happy hours of fun creating heirlooms for future generations.
Turning Green Wood
by Michael O’ Donnell
An inspiring introduction to turning bowls and goblets from unseasoned wood. October 2015 M.White