CANCELLED-Turning Escape 2012 [Archive]

Rhys43

11th April 2011, 09:56 PM

Blue Mtns Woodturners are hosting Turning Escape 2012 on 21-23 Sept 2012. This event will be held at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains and will be a weekend of turning whatever you want. Get more details by hitting the word "index" below:
Index (http://www.bluemtnswoodturners.org.au) and look at the Turning Escape page.:2tsup:

wheelinround

12th April 2011, 09:56 AM

Welcome Ryhs

Good to see that posted so early :2tsup:

Ross

24th April 2011, 10:49 AM

Looks like a fun weekend. Do the lathes need to be tagged by an electrician?

Ross

Rhys43

7th May 2011, 03:39 PM

You will be responsible to ensure that your electrical equipment meets OHS requirements.:2tsup:

RETIRED

8th May 2011, 02:59 PM

Aha, so Sydney is finally hosting an event similar to the turn arounds.:D

Ross

8th May 2011, 04:11 PM

So , will we see you there?

Ross

wheelinround

8th May 2011, 04:41 PM

I thought it was in The Blue Mountains not Sydney almost 80k's away.:U

Jim Carroll

8th May 2011, 06:11 PM

I thought it was in The Blue Mountains not Sydney almost 80k's away.:U

Ray in Melbourne speak 80ks is still in sydney just a short drive.

From what I have seen and heard it should be a great weekend, well worth supporting.:2tsup:

The 12hour drive is a bit of a killer for us.:(

RETIRED

9th May 2011, 09:47 AM

So , will we see you there?

RossYou never know with me.:wink::D

Ross

9th May 2011, 09:51 AM

You never know with me.:wink::D

I'll bring the pen kits. Oh and I won't tell anyone.

Ross

wheelinround

9th May 2011, 10:37 AM

You never know with me.:wink::D

That would be good Victorian's coming to learn to turn the NSW way :U or is this just a Victorian Turn fest across the boarder.:; Still should be a whole lot of fun.

Rhys43

14th May 2011, 07:01 PM

Definitely NOT a Victorian event. This will be pure NSW, although Mexicans are invited.... Seriously, we are hoping this will bring the concept of "Turn-abouts/Fests etc" into the Sydney area, although it's 80 km away from the Bridge. What better place to have such an event than in the beautiful Blue Mountains
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Rhys43

2nd June 2011, 06:49 PM

Just to advise those asking for application forms. Bookings will not open until October 1st so that we can avoid people booking in now and turning up 12 months early in Sept this year.

Forms will be available through the website
Turning Escape (http://www.bluemtnswoodturners.org.au/Pages/Turning%20Escape.htm)

Cost for the event has been set at $170 per person. Check out the website for details of what is covered in the cost..... just about everything.:2tsup:

Rhys43

23rd June 2011, 07:01 PM

Happy to advise that Trend Timbers will be on hand at Turning Escape 2012 to handle all the needs of those attending, you know "Damn forgot.....", well now Trend Timbers will be on hand to help.:2tsup:

Rhys43

14th August 2011, 07:44 PM

Only 6 weeks to go before application forms for Turning Escape 2012 become available. One other attraction, we are organising some activities for partners, something unique to the Blue Mountains.

Read more about this event at our website Turning Escape (http://www.bluemtnswoodturners.org.au/Pages/Turning Escape.htm)

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Rhys43

28th August 2011, 07:00 PM

There's only a bit more than 1 month to go before applications are open for this great event. Check out the website for more details.:2tsup:
www.bluemtnswoodturners.org.au.. (http://www.bluemtnswoodturners.org.au)

Ozkaban

30th August 2011, 09:32 PM

Sounds very interesting. Glad NSW has something like this on - sick of reading about the Vic ones :)

Bringing the lathe will be a challenge, but worth the effort, I think.

Cheers,
Dave

Rhys43

19th September 2011, 07:38 PM

Application forms for this event will be available later next week. You will be able to download the form from our website. Just fill it out and send, along with payment, and you will be in. Although it will be a matter of "first in...." basis. Any questions please email "[email protected]".

Website address : Index (http://www.bluemtnswoodturners.org.au/)

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Rhys43

23rd September 2011, 09:30 PM

Yep, we have opened applications for this event. Go to the website and you will be able to download the form. Don't hesitate as entrants are limited to 120 and applications are accepted on a "First In" basis.

Click here (http://www.bluemtnswoodturners.org.au/Pages/TE%20Application.htm) to go to the website.

kekemo

16th October 2011, 10:13 AM

MMM... if you don't take to kindly to the Mexican's across the boarder... what on earth would you do if a SANDGROPER... found the idea of this pretty exciting.... ???

WHAT AN AWESOME IDEA.... !!!
SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING.....!!!

:cool:

Rhys43

21st October 2011, 07:10 PM

To answer the emails we have received, applications forms can be downloaded from our website.

Go to www.bluemtnswoodturners.org.au (http://www.bluemtnswoodturners.org.au) and look under "Turning Escape 2012"

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Rhys

Rhys43

2nd November 2011, 09:28 PM

kekemo

3rd November 2011, 06:26 AM

wheelinround

3rd November 2011, 02:22 PM

SANDGROPER...is going to bite the bullet...she's seriously considering coming over for weekend...
...my queery is if there would be anyone in Syndey area who would or could let me know how accessable destination is.. could one get there with out much difficulty... don't see point of hiring car... when I'm going to have my mind firmly entrenched in turning for complete weekend....

Will make sure I not to book QANTAS... hehehehe
Kekemo is going to venture out her save zone...
Brother's coming down to decide which lathe to set up... want to make legs for furniture...
Yes I know how boring...but it's neccessary...

keep well & stay safe...
Cheers Kekemo:;

Kekemo Blue Mountains is very accessible, so is the venue.
Plane to Sydney, Train (if your pensioner $2.50) to Blue Mountain's bring your camera just for scenery. Many coaches also do motel pick up maybe if there were enough people flying in Rhys could organise a coach for everyone if arriving the same day.:;

Pity that gnome bloke Dingo has given up woodworking you could have dragged him along.:;

Rhys43

3rd November 2011, 04:00 PM

SANDGROPER...is going to bite the bullet...she's seriously considering coming over for weekend...
...my queery is if there would be anyone in Syndey area who would or could let me know how accessable destination is.. could one get there with out much difficulty... don't see point of hiring car... when I'm going to have my mind firmly entrenched in turning for complete weekend....

Will make sure I not to book QANTAS... hehehehe
Kekemo is going to venture out her save zone...
Brother's coming down to decide which lathe to set up... want to make legs for furniture...
Yes I know how boring...but it's neccessary...

keep well & stay safe...
Cheers Kekemo:;
Hey Kekemo,
Sent you an email, forget bringing your lathe, we will provide one for sandgropers. Public transport from airport to Katoomba very easy, but it's about a 2 hour trip, the last hour very scenic. We can pick up at Katoomba station.

Hope to see you there

Rhys43
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Rhys43

6th November 2011, 09:16 PM

Kekemo Blue Mountains is very accessible, so is the venue.
Plane to Sydney, Train (if your pensioner $2.50) to Blue Mountain's bring your camera just for scenery. Many coaches also do motel pick up maybe if there were enough people flying in Rhys could organise a coach for everyone if arriving the same day.:;

Pity that gnome bloke Dingo has given up woodworking you could have dragged him along.:;

Great idea, we've been given a coach for the weekend by the local council. We are going to use it for tours on Saturday for the "non woodturning" participants. We should be able to use it for a pickup from Mascot, if the number are there, on the Friday. We certainly can arrange a pickup from, and return to, Katoomba station for those coming by train
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wheelinround

7th November 2011, 07:53 AM

Great idea, we've been given a coach for the weekend by the local council. We are going to use it for tours on Saturday for the "non woodturning" participants. We should be able to use it for a pickup from Mascot, if the number are there, on the Friday. We certainly can arrange a pickup from, and return to, Katoomba station for those coming by train
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Hope you don't mean Mini Bus Rhys but could be excellent if it has the usual disabled lift if required.......some of these turners are not lite.:;

Rhys43

8th November 2011, 06:38 PM

Hope you don't mean Mini Bus Rhys but could be excellent if it has the usual disabled lift if required.......some of these turners are not lite.:;
Don't think the council coach has a lift but we will provide whatever assistance we can, if needed.
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Rhys43

24th November 2011, 07:41 PM

Please to advise that we have sourced a good supply of wood for sale at the event. Prices will be extremely attractive so if you run out of wood over the weekend we should have enough to suppliment. Hope to see you all there. :2tsup:

Rhys43

26th January 2012, 09:14 PM

Things are moving along well for the event. Members of Woodies clubs around Sydney can expect a visit from us over the next few months.
Remember, attendance is limited so don't leave it tooooo long to book in.

Visit the website Index (http://www.bluemtnswoodturners.org.au) and select "Turning Escape 2012" for more information and the application form.
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Avery

26th January 2012, 09:55 PM

What if I just want to come along and have a look and perhaps a chat?

Rhys43

13th February 2012, 04:59 PM

We are planning visits to interested clubs in and around the Sydney area (including Newcastle - Goulburn - Orange - Mudgee areas) to provide info on this event. If you belong to a club which has members who may be interested let us know and we will try to come out and have a chat with you, along with a DVD and brochures. Email us to [email protected].:2tsup:

Rhys43

19th March 2012, 06:31 PM

A special event is planned for the Turning Escape 2012. All attendees are invited to bring along their "special or unique" lathes and tools. There will be an opportunity for you to demonstrate your "pole / treadle / steam / bike / etc lathe" or your "home made / ancient / unique / magic / etc tools". There's plenty of room to put them on display and exhibit your creativity and quirky woodworking ambitions. Take the opportunity to plan for this event. Book early and avoid disappointment, remember attendance will be limited to 120 people. Click here "Index (http://www.bluemtnswoodturners.org.au)" to go to the website for more details and applications forms.

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Rhys43

26th May 2012, 04:54 PM

Good to see the amount of interest in Turning Escape from interstate. Only 4 months to go.
The event is open to all woodcraft enthusiasts be it woodturning, scroll sawing, box making, carving - if it involves wood you will be welcome.

Click "www.bluemtnswoodturners.org.au (http://www.bluemtnswoodturners.org.au)" for more details and application forms.:2tsup: