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Editor’s Remarks

Congratulations to those that played a part inthe organization of the Wood Dimensions

exhibition at Hazelhurst. I want to single out twomembers who were instrumental in the arrange-ments: Les Fisher and John Field. These twospent many hours and deserve our appreciation.Thanks also to the turners who provided theprizes: Jack Hungerford, Ken Dick, Terry Mur-phy, Gavin Wenham, Val Lipping and PatThorpe. To those from all participating clubswho contributed items for display; we appreciateyour support as without your contribution therewould not have been an exhibition!

The assistance from everyone connected with Ha-zelhurst must also be acknowledged. Their work

to provide such a welcoming venue cannot be un-derestimated in the pleasure that visitors experi-enced whilst viewing the exhibits. Last but notleast, a non member who again assisted with ar-ranging the exhibits and the opening ceremonynibbles; Judy Fisher. We look forward to Judy’sassistance in 2009 when we may again host anexhibition at Hazelhurst.

You’ll find more about the Wood Dimensionsexhibition inside.

You can contact me on 9526 7930, 0423 070 151or drop me a line [email protected].

Safe turning,Alan

Inside this month….

Item PageWho Is & Was This? ......................... 2Show and Tell - Unfinished Projects 3Wood Dimensions Pictorial................ 4Gunnedah Visit................................... 5Bill’s Drilling Jig................................ 7Wood Dimensions Review ................. 12

Who’s This Sketches. ......................... 13Function Calendar .............................. 14

Official Newsletter for the Southern Region of the Sydney Woodturners Guild Inc. “Cubby House”, Oyster Bay OvalComo Road, Oyster Bay NSW 2225. PO Box 128 Oyster Bay NSW 2225. Telephone (02) 9589 0648

The Sydney Woodturners Guild Inc. Southern Region July 2006

The opinions expressed in Cubby House News should not be taken to reflect those of The Sydney Woodturners Guild Inc. or Southern Region.

Convenor’s Column

Well, we have passed another milestone. The"Wood Dimensions" exhibition and sale at

Hazelhurst has come and gone and as usual for theSouthern region it was a great success.The high quality of the objects was obvious andeven before the exhibition started pieces were sold

as they were unpacked but no matter how manywere sold more of just as high quality was there toreplace them.Members of the Sydney Woodturners Guild and inparticular the Southern region can be proud of theirwork.Many thanks to Les Madden for his informativedemonstration on segmented turning on the miniday, Wednesday 5 June. Judging by the number of members attending we should see some more of this type of work in the future.Our AGM is scheduled for August 19, which is justover a month away so we will be looking for peo-ple to fill the various positions. Before you decidethat you are too busy or have more important thingsto do please consider what we would lose if nobodywas prepared to do the work.On a sad note we extend our condolences to TedMacquart on the passing of his wife. Ted, we allappreciate the work you have done for us and shareyour sadness at your loss.

Keep on producing great works of art.Ken McEwen.

These newsletters are available in full colour by e-mail. Please request this by e-mail (see above) toavoid any address errors. They are also availableto download from the website:

www.sydneywoodturners.com.au (then, follow the“Southern” region link).

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Welfare

Do you know of a sick memberor anyone who is unable to

attend our meetings, please telephoneGunter Horstmann on 9521 2096 andadvise him of the details.

Draw a picture of someone inthe club and ask people to

guess who it is.

0 Top of Head

1/5 Hairline

1/2 Eyeline

1/4 Nose 1/5 Mouth

0 Chin

SketchGuide

Norm “Someone”

... but which Norm?

Mr. Black…..but which one?

Due to the great reception to this last month it is back

again! Grab your 5H and start sketching.

See page 13 for a few from last month

Where’s Norm?

Now … go find him!

If you wonder why there is a panel ineach edition, “Where’s Norm? An-swers”, let me explain. Soon after Itook on the job as Editor, I captured aphoto of Norm reading an edition of Cubby HouseNews. Thephoto (or a

modification of it) appears ineach editionand it is your

job to locatehim! Here isthe originalphoto.

Rugby Quotes"Nobody in Rugby should be called a genius. A genius is aguy like Norman Einstein."

"I'm going to graduate on time, no matter how long it takes."

"You guys line up alphabetically by height."

"You guys pair up in groups of three, then line up in a circle."

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Show and Tell - Uncompleted Projects

1-Keith Jones 2-Stan Rowling 3-Ken Phillips 4-Gavin Wenham 5-Bruce Leadbeatter 6-Keith Moses7-Maurie Williams 8-Bruce Mulholland 9-Des Black 10-Merv Larsson 11-Edmond Malley

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Wood Dimensions Exhibition - Hazelhurst Regional Galley, June 2006

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I was reminded a few weeks ago about an opti-cian who fell into his lens grinding machine and

made a spectacle of himself!In an unrelated incident, a local butcher was dis-

tracted by his apprentice whilst making the mincefor his fabulous pork sausages. He stepped back-wards, catching his rear end in the mincer and as

a result has got behind in his orders.

Gunnedah Visit

Gunnedah Woodturners Inc. have invited us to visit them in October 2006. The proposed program isas follows:

Friday, 20 October 2006 - book into the Red Chief Motel in Henry Street, Gunnedah.

Phone number 6742 0833 and fax 6742 4872. Dinner is by your own arrangement; maybe a local club.Saturday, 21 October 2006 - 10:00am morning tea at the clubhouse, turning and demonstrations tillapproximately 3:00pm with a barbeque lunch. There is a large market in the centre of town for the la-dies to visit as well as a bus tour of the local area for anyone not interested in the woodturning.

Saturday night - a baked dinner at the local Bowling Club plus local entertainment.

Sunday, 22 October 2006 - a visit to a local Wildlife Park with a barbeque lunch.

Accommodation at the Red Chief Motel is $70.00/night with a deposit of $70.00 required by 22 Septem-ber 2006.

The cost for lunch and dinner on Saturday and lunch on Sunday is $45.00/head.

There is a nice area around the pool to gather for pre-dinner drinks so bring folding chairs and a few ta-bles as they will be required.

Drinks and nibblies will be up to each couple so you can choose what you prefer.

Please contact Barry Belford on 9771 4122 to book a place.

Redhead JokeA gorgeous young redhead goes into the doctor's office and says that "her body hurts"when she touches it.

"Impossible", says the doctor "Show me"

The redhead takes her finger and pushes on her cheek, then screams; she pushesher eye, then screams in even more agony.

She pushes on her knee, then screams; she pushes on her thigh, and more screaming

Then she pushes on her ankle, more screams, and everywhere she touches, makes her scream.

The doctor asks, "you're not really a readhead are you?"

"Well no" she says "I'm actually a blonde"

“I thought so" the doctor says, "Your finger is broken."

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Is there enough room?13 people came into a hotel with 12rooms and everybody wanted his ownroom. The bellboy solvedthis problem.He asked the thirteenth guest to wait amoment with the first guest in roomnumber 1. So in the firstroom there were two people. The bell-

boy took the third guest to room num-ber 2, the fourth tonumber 3, ... and the twelfth guest toroom number 11. Then he returned toroom number 1 and took the thirteenth guest to empty roomnumber 12.So, does everybody have his ownroom?

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What’s that Bill? Three people check into a hotel. They pay $30 to the manager and go to their room. The managerfinds out that the room rate is $25 and gives $5 to the bellboy to return. On the way to the room thebellboy reasons that $5 would be difficult to share among three people so he pockets $2 and gives $1to each person. Now each person paid $10 and got back $1. So they paid $9 each, totalling $27. Thebellboy has $2, totalling $29.Where is the remaining dollar?

Bill Black working on his earring stand.

Bill’s drilling jig

B ill Black demonstrated during the June Maxi-day andused the jig he made from a drill press mechanism to

place the holes in the earring stand he turned. The mecha-nism, available from some of our advertisers, is an inexpen-sive means of using an electric hand drill as a small drill

press. Bill has mounted the mechanism in a horizontal posi-tion for drilling from a fixed position, such as is requiredwhen placing holes in a turning using the lathes indexing sys-tem. For repetitious work, as is the case when drilling twentyodd holes around an earring stand, the jig speeds up the proc-ess and ensures greater accuracy than working freehand.

The drill press mechanism has been fastened onto awooden frame that attaches to the banjo using anappropriate diameter bar (the same way the tool

rest is positioned).

Twins or not twins; that is the question...Two girls are born to the same mother, on the same day, at the same time, in the same year and yet

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Just in timeWhat occurs once in every minute, twice in every moment, yet never in a thousand years?

A few quick ones …. don’t think about them for too long!

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There is a mute person who wants to buy a toothbrush. By imitating the action of brushing one'steeth he successfully expresses himself to the shopkeeper and the purchase is done. Now if there isa blind man who wishes to buy a pair of sunglasses, how should he express himself?

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Official Opening of theWood Dimensions Exhibition

HazelhurstRegional Gallery

Gymea17 June 2006

Read about it on page 12 ...

The Hon Danna Vale MP

Barry Belford, PresidentSydney Woodturners Guild Inc

Ken McEwen, ConvenorSouthern Region, SWG Inc

Mr Barry Collier MP

John Field, MC for the day

Bruce LeadbeatterSWG Life Member

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Where’s Norm? Answers

M a r c h 2 0 0 6 - O n t h e b e a r ’ s l e g , p a g e 3

A p r i l 2 0 0 6 - h a v i n g a t r i m ( ? ) f r o m J o h n

F i e l d , r i g h t h a n d s i d e , p a g e 3

M a y 2 0 0 6 - I f y o u d i d n ’ t s e e h i m , y o u w o n ’ t

b e a b l e t o r e a d t h i s !

J u n e 2 0 0 6 - I n t h e p a i n t i n g ( b e l o w t h e l a r g e

p l a t t e r )

Twins or not twins; that is the question...Two girls are born to the same mother, on the same day, at the same time, in the same year and yet

they're not twins. How can this be?

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Training

S outhern Region has woodturning classesfor our students and members, both of

which must be financial members of the Guild,with students over 14 years of age.

Both day and evening lessons are held at

Cubby House.Day lessons are 3 days at 6 hours, while theevening lessons are 6 nights at 3 hours. Theminimum number of members is 5.

Cost is $100 total per member and includesloan of tools, hand out notes, timber and of course a loan of our trainer. It is preferable tohave your own face shield for the lessons.

If you are interested in this training course, dis-

cuss with Gavin Wenham at The Cubby Houseor by telephone on 9528 7632.

Regards,John Field

Cubby House Clothing

Cubby House Summer T Shirts ........$32.00(with name and badge)

As above with long sleeves...............$35.00

Cubby House Polar Fleece Jumpers..$37.00(with badge, no name, ½ zip)

As above but with full zip.................$40.00

Polar Fleece Vests.............................$31.00(with badge, no name)

Cubby House Patch Badges ..............$6.50(same as used on Polar Fleeces)

Club Caps (with Cubby emblem)......$14.00Club Caps..........................................$18.00(with Cubby emblem and name)

Contact Michael Bryant at the Cubby House or ring9520 8885

Birthdays

B irthday greetings to members celebratingtheir annual event during July.

July 2006Gordon Abbott 0431John Adlard 1528

Raymond Anthony 1735Donald Dickson 0137Jack Hungerford 0093Mervyn Larsson 2013Hamilton Lennartz 1618Ted Macquart 0809Brian Morrison 2146Stuart Morrison 1634Arthur Newnham 1578Robert Spinks 0117Rodney Stephenson 1548

Pat Thorpe 766Jeffrey Tucker 2299Stephanie Tucknott 2359Anne Verschuer 0733Gavin Wenham 1091

Please forgive me if I have inadvertently omit-ted your name from this list and advise me of your DOB.

Regards,

John Field

More Rugby QuotesWhen asked whether he had visited the Pyramidsduring his visit to Egypt: "I can't really rememberthe names of the clubs that we went to."

"He's a guy who gets up at six o'clock in themorning regardless of what time it is."

"That kick was absolutely unique, except for theone before it which was identical."

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Wood Dimensions ExhibitionHazelhurst - June 16 to 27, 2006

A sincere thank you, to all members who assisted with the setting-up of the exhibition, in particularKen Phillips for the use of his van to transport equipment to and from The Cubby House.

A BIG THANK YOU to those members who donated prizes for our Raffle;

Also our gratitude and appreciation go to Judy Fisher for the hours she painstakingly contributed toprepare the gallery for our exhibition. On completion our exhibition looked absolutely magnificent anda credit to all those exhibitors who participated.

The official opening on Saturday 17 June 2006, Ken McEwen commenced the proceedings by wel-coming all those in attendance on behalf of Southern Region; this was followed by our new GuildPresident Barry Belford who spoke on behalf of the Guild.

Barry Collier, Sate Member for Miranda, officially opened the Exhibition, followed by the Honour-able, Danna Vale, Federal Member for Hughes. It is always pleasing to hear both Danna and Barryspeak because they always have kind words of support and encouragement for Southern Region forour contribution to the local community.

Catering for the Official Opening went over very well considering we had no idea how many peoplewould attend the function, our estimated catering for 90 was more than sufficient for the 100 or so visi-tors who attended. Another thank you to Judy Fisher who organised and arranged for the cheese plat-ters on the day, this created additional flavour and variety to our tables with considerable cost savingsto Southern Region.

During the course of the exhibit it was interesting to talk to the visitors and find how far they had trav-eled to visit us at Hazelhurst.

There were people from Port Macquarie on route to Wollongong, others from Forbes (who actuallywon a raffle prize) another from Berry (who also won a raffle prize), several others had seen our ad-vertising in The Australian Woodworker Magazine and the NRMA ‘Open Road’ Magazine fromwhich I had a telephone call requesting more detailed directions to Hazelhurst.

Then there were the visitors who came to see the star of the exhibition, ‘Patio’ Bruce Leadbeatter.

Bruce featured in the Leader, the local community newspaper, and it was a must see situation for thosevisitors who wanted to meet the man in person.

Jack HungerfordItem: VaseMat’l: Red CedarItem: Bowl SegmentedMat’l: Rosewood and Pine.

Ken Dick Item: Clock Mat’l: Rosewood and Jacaranda.

Gavin WenhamItem: PlatterMat’l: River Red Gum Burl.

Terry MurphyItem: BowlMat’l: Camphor Laurel

Pat ThorpeItem: Bowl, Pot PouriMat’l: Canadian Rock Maple.

Val LippingItem: Pepper Grinder

Mat’l: Camphor Laurel.(This item set aside and donated to Melinda Coxfor her assistance during the Official Opening)

Continued over page ...

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Results of the Raffle Draw held at Hazelhurst on 27 June 2006, prizes random drawn by:Michael Rolfe, Centre Manager/Gallery Director.Graham Kime, Arts Centre Coordinator.Hazelhurst Volunteers, Coby and Marilyn.

SummaryThis Exhibition was a tremendous success the best ever. It had widespread interest from a vast crosssection of visitors many showed interest in visiting us at Southern Region with the possibility of joiningand having woodturning lessons.

On both occasions that we have exhibited at Hazelhurst, it has been the best public exposure that South-

ern Region has had to exhibit quality work and capture the attention of the public to wood crafts. This iswithout doubt the best promotion tool we have used to present the diverse ways of creating works of artwith wood for the enjoyment of people of all ages.

Regards,John Field

Segmented BowlR Goodbury, Green Stars, 49E

Clock D Vale, Yellow Stars, 60EVaseR Montegomery, Red Stars, 86E

PlatterL Herbert, Black Circles, 16F

Pot Pouri BowlC Martin, Green Stars, 85EBowlB Wright, Green Stars, 80E

… from previous page

These three are Cubby House regulars … can you recognise them?

Vaughn Richmond

Demonstrations: 26 and 27th August, 2006 - $25/dayMaximum of 40, so book and pay early!

Workshop: 28 August, 2006 - $60Limit of 10, better book and pay even faster!!

>>>>>> Program details appeared in June Cubby House News <<<<<<Contact Pat Thorpe for more information 9524 2504

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Function Calendar

R esulting from Workshop Committee Meetings,Cubby House members are invited to attend the

following functions.Should you wish to attend any of the extra functionslisted, please telephone the respective contact person/ s.

Visitors and other Guild members most welcome to join us! Just phone the Convenor regarding attendanceand catering.

Convenor, Ken McEwen: 9528 7571

The Committee meets from 9:30am on the daysshown as “Workshop”. All members are welcome,however, there is no turning on that day. If youhave something to contribute, please come along.

July - 20, 2006 – Thursday Mini-DayVenue: Cubby House

Maintenance DayHands-On work day, require members tohelp with this work.Contact: Gavin Wenham

August – 2, 2006 – Wednesday Mini-DayVenue: Cubby HouseTheme: Hands-On Turning/Arbortech Day.Contact: Convenor.

August – 9, 2006 – Wednesday Mini-NightVenue: Cubby HouseTheme: Hands-On Turning Nite.Contact: Convenor.

August - 14, 2006 – WorkshopVenue: Cubby House - Contact: Convenor.

August - 19, 2006 – AGMSaturday Maxi-DayVenue: Cubby House

Host: Barry BelfordTheme: This Goes with That

August - 24, 2006 – Thursday Mini-DayVenue: Cubby HouseTheme: Hands-On Turning/Arbortech Day.Contact: Convenor.

September – 6, 2006 – Wednesday Mini-DayVenue: Cubby House

Theme: Hands-On Turning/Arbortech Day.Contact: Convenor.

September - 11, 2006 – WorkshopVenue: Cubby House - Contact: Convenor.

September – 13, 2006 – Wednesday Mini-

NightVenue: Cubby HouseTheme: Hands-On Turning Nite.Contact: Convenor.

September - 16, 2006 – Saturday Maxi-DayVenue: Cubby HouseHost: TBATheme: Ladies Day

September - 21, 2006 – Thursday Mini-DayVenue: Cubby HouseTheme: Hands-On Turning/Arbortech Day.Contact: Convenor.

Regards

Mal Function

Dates to remember...

26 to 28 August, 2006Vaughn RichmondAt The Cubby House

2 days of demonstrations + a workshopFull details next month

Speak to Pat Thorpe

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1 to 3 September, 2006Downunder Turnaround, Phillip Island$135 includes accommodation and meals

Contact Carolyn Talbot 03-5956 7300

One more Rugby Quote"Strangely, in slow motion replay, the ball

seemed to hang in the air for even longer."

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