Hunter forumites gtg

[Wood Nut]

​As Dai Sensai posted in the Blue Mountains GTG thread, he is visiting my place before heading off to the mountains. He also added a subtle hint about a Hunter GTG.

After talking with him, the only day available would be Saturday 9th February, SO.....

Happy to have a GTG here (pm for details/address/phone number etc.) starting earlyish as Neil will be heading off late in the afternoon to get to the Mountains for an evening nap and an early start. I have a few lathes available.

Not sure of food details, but perhaps something similar to Sunday's. We have plenty of hot water and will provide tea, coffee, milk etc. BYO lunch and other drinks, like coke etc. A BBQ is also available for those who wish to cook something.

NCArcher has kindly offered to forward this to members of the Hunter Forum.

An indication of those able to attend would be handy, and maybe some fold-up chairs. We live on 13.5 acres so plenty of room for parking.

Will add more details soon, if I can think of any. Margaret will sort me out there I'm sure.

Cheers, Paul

[Dorno]

Certainly at this stage you can put me down. It would be great to catch up with as many people as possible and also neil who I last saw at his house in November.


Cheers Ian

[NCArcher]

I'm in, but you already knew that :U

[Ross]

Forum GTGs, one Saturday and one Sunday. Mmmmmm - could be interesting, I'll let you know.

Ross

[Chief012]

Thanks for the invite guys - I am keen. Just let me know the where's, what's and whatevers and I will be there :D

Cheers

Cam

[Pilchard]

I'm a tentative at this stage, need to check shifts closer to the date. I assume it will be fine though.

[Scally]

Sounds too good to miss.

Thanks for sending me the pm Tony.
Robert

[spectacle43]

Sounds great,Paul, currently tied down with Betty (pinched nerve on Targin) been backwards and forwards xrays etc.We'll see how things pan out.
Brian:rolleyes:

[Pilchard]

Anyone interested in a wood swap for the day? Pen blanks maybe or somewhat similar, I was thinking... bring a nice blank and into a bucket and get the one that comes out? Bring 1 bring 3? Maybe for the pen turners involved it should be specified burls or not?? Got plenty of burl blanks I am willing to share in some such arrangement.

I can cover the sensai if need be...

I have some pen timber I want to share on the day so will be bringing some up to cut, small stuff as my band saw is down ATM. I will also be bringing some of the reel seats I turn to show off, I hope some of you will be bringing pieces to be looked at.

this looks to be a real treat for me, being a bloke that does not associate in wood circles. I hope to get some valuable info and some 1st hand experience with the lathes.

I am also a bit excited to see Wood Nuts cabinet making workshop as turning is a sideline to my slab work. I prefere big lumps of timber, slabs and rough edges etc... but if I can be persuaded to make "fine furniture" it wouldn't be a bad thing. I'm gagging to see what is involved and have a go.

cheers
Dean
Pilchard (your scally friend)

[dai sensei]

Anyone interested in a wood swap for the day? Pen blanks maybe or somewhat similar, I was thinking... bring a nice blank and into a bucket and get the one that comes out? Bring 1 bring 3? Maybe for the pen turners involved it should be specified burls or not?? Got plenty of burl blanks I am willing to share in some such arrangement....

Sounds like a good idea, I'll probably have a few with me :rolleyes:

[Ashore]

Damm Damm Damm, on the 9th I will be in Perth. We are taking the Indian Pacific on the 6th a week ion Perth and then a cruise back to Sydney in early March.
Most sorry to miss the GTG and finally meeting Neil :(

[wheelinround]

Damm Damm Damm, on the 9th I will be in Perth. We are taking the Indian Pacific on the 6th a week ion Perth and then a cruise back to Sydney in early March.
Most sorry to miss the GTG and finally meeting Neil :(

Nice trip lucky basket

Yeh well two GTG on one weekend and I can't attend either

[hughie]

I'm a tentative attendee, wont know to a couple of weeks.

[richmond68]

I'll have to miss out too, thanks to a long-arranged-can't-get-out-of engagement :( Shame, I would have liked the chance to meet you blokes who make good stuff from good wood, unlike myself! Guess you'll have to wait a bit longer to meet this powertool using termite...

[nz_carver]

It seems I have been asleep and have missed this but I'm keen to come anyone from sydney got room in there car for me???

[Ross]

It seems I have been asleep and have missed this but I'm keen to come anyone from sydney got room in there car for me???

Dave

I have space for you.

Ross

[Simomatra]

Sorry unable to attend this one due to a State meeting of the NSW Rose Society being also held in the Hunter. Have fun maybe next time

Sam

[dai sensei]

Sorry unable to attend this one due to a State meeting of the NSW Rose Society being also held in the Hunter. Have fun maybe next time

Sam

Perhaps the Katoomba one?

[nz_carver]

Dave

I have space for you.

Ross
Thanks mate looking foward to it

[Dwano]

This would be nice to meet some of the Hunter woodworkers, however I have already been booked to be away. Hopefully next time.

Cheers

Dwayne

[nz_carver]

Hey Woodnut can we get some info like
start time what to bring that sort of stuff

thanks

[dai sensei]

Well I have had a few delays :-, but I am on my way tomorrow :2tsup:, unless some thing else goes wrong :no:

So much for the slow casual trip down, only just enough time for one night at each stop now :(. The big burl at Nabiac will have to wait, no room in the trailer anyway, next trip maybe or perhaps on the way back

[nz_carver]

Well I have had a few delays :-, but I am on my way tomorrow :2tsup:, unless some thing else goes wrong :no:

So much for the slow casual trip down, only just enough time for one night at each stop now :(. The big burl at Nabiac will have to wait, no room in the trailer anyway, next trip maybe or perhaps on the way back
Dam Neil what do you have in the trailer??

[dai sensei]

Dam Neil what do you have in the trailer??

I've got an extra, heavy yellow thingie, I'll blame it all on that :U.

This trip was a trial, I wanted take what I might need for a longer trip, so it has quite a few blanks/kits/market set-up etc on board. See http://www.woodworkforums.com/f119/all-packed-not-ready-go-165722/ for a few issues I've had with the load.

[Lyle]

I haven't met any of you, but would like to.
May I come in the morning for a few hours as I have a commitment in the arvo?

Lyle.

[NCArcher]

Of course Lyle. All are welcome.
See you on Saturday

[Dorno]

I am just checking but I can't remember see the address to go to ? am I blind :) Or is it one of those parties where all are welcome but we arn't telling you where it is :D

Cheers Ian

[Wood Nut]

Hi all,

Been away from the computer for a while, but the address is no secret Dorno (Just spoke to Ray/Wheelin and it seems we might all catch up on the Sunday of the Artisan's on the Hill Open Days!).

I did send NCArcher some details and he was posting them to Hunter Members but I will send some pm's with further info - there are also some coming from Sydney - Ross and NZCarver who likes to travel!

Definites at this stage:

Wood Nut (I'm sure to be home)
Dai Sensei (Assuming he has no more flood/car/trailer/tooth problems
NCArcher
Dorno
Lyle
nz_carver
Ross
Pilchard
Scally
A mate from the Woodturners of the Hunter (+wife)
chief012


Not Sure:
spectacle43

Would like to but unavailable:
Ashore
wheelinround
richmond68
Simomatra
Dwano
Hughie

Please let me know ASAP if there are others so I have some idea of numbers.

Pm's to follow soon with details.

Cheers,
Paul

[wheelinround]

Glad your ok Paul these old blokes were beginning to worry I mean two or is it three days away. Someone asked had you gone to rescue Niel by boat or punt maybe just so he could make.

[Sawdust Maker]

Ok

I heard that something went down

where's the piccy's?

[Dorno]

What happens in the Hunter will stay in the Hunter :D


For Now !!!!


Cheers Ian

[wheelinround]

Gee's you blokes in the country are slack not one photo hours latter or is it still going on.

[Pilchard]

went had a play and a good time, mmmmmmm home made beeettrooooot.

left early, went to work home from work and thought there might be a photo too.

top day, thanks guys for taking the time to do it.

[NCArcher]

Photos are coming. Just about to leave for BM GTG though so they will have to wait.:U
Had a great day yesterday. Big thankyou to our hosts. :2tsup:

[Christos]

Photos are coming. Just about to leave for BM GTG though so they will have to wait.....

Short drive down the road. :roflmao2:

[NCArcher]

Yeah but its all downhill from here

[Ross]

Dave

How was the dinner last night and did your visitors behave? Is yellow your favorite colour?

Ray

Damn my camera is in the car I will try to post some pic's tonight.

Two GTG in one weekend.........massive!

Nick

I have a toolrest for you but seeing as you lathe is under construction I'll test it for you.

Ross

[wheelinround]

Gluten's for indulgence you blokes doing double header GtG's would I ever do that sort of thing :B yep but I have now others to consider beside myself.

[Sawdust Maker]

...

Two GTG in one weekend.........massive!

Nick

I have a toolrest for you but seeing as you lathe is under construction I'll test it for you.

Ross

bvgger that two great gtgs happen on same weekend within cooeee of home and the 2013 NSW Junior Championships are on at the same time :((


but did you manage to get at Dai Sensai's stash for me? :p

[dai sensei]

twas a great day :2tsup:. I took photos, but broke my camera at the Blue Mountains get together, just need to find it now and unload from card (now where did I put the dam thing :rolleyes:)

[crowie]

twas a great day :2tsup:. I took photos, but broke my camera at the Blue Mountains get together, just need to find it now and unload from card (now where did I put the dam thing :rolleyes:)

Your contents insurance policy might cover the accidental breakage of the camera while away from home.......
Just a thought, Cheers, crowie

[dai sensei]

Perhaps Crowie, but these days only worth $100-200, so not worth claiming really. Now if I had a camera like Grumpy, definitely. Good excuse to buy another better one now :rolleyes:

[Ross]

I'll post some pic's tonight.

It was a great week end.

Ross

[Lyle]

Thanks for the Sat arvo. I could only stay for a short time, but it was good to meet some of the forumites.

Lyle.

[Grumpy John]

Thanks all for a great day, despite the stifling heat.


Back row: Dorno, Lyle, NCArcher, Woodnut, Gordon, Pilchard. Front Row: Ross, (not looking too flash, I think the heat and long got the best of him) Dai Sensai.
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[Grumpy John]

Just remembered that I promised someone I'd post some info on the Vicmarc Escouled chuck.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/vicmarc-escoulen-chuck-review-assesment-106887/

[Ross]

Thanks Paul and Margaret for hosting the 1st Hunter GTG.

Ross

[Sawdust Maker]

OK

who's who?

[FenceFurniture]

That's the smallest lathe I've ever seen on. Must have taken a bit of work on the other lathes to get the telegraph pole down to that size.

[Wood Nut]

OK

who's who?

Hi Nick.

Photo 1 - testing his eyesite, with me worried about 's eyesite
Photo 2 -Dai Sensei (Neil) just to prove he finally got on the road
Photo 3 - NZ_Carver, Grumpy (who wasn't here!!!), Dorno and
Photo 4 - Dai sensei's lightweight trailer:C
Photo 5 - NCArcher (Tony), Pilchard (Dean) and Gordon in my immaculate shed:no:.
Notice how similar it is to Fence Furniture's (on the Sunday GTG) for those who tried to find dust in Brett's workshop.

Cheers, and thanks for posting Ross
Paul

[Wood Nut]

Just remembered that I promised someone I'd post some info on the Vicmarc Escouled chuck.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/vicmarc-escoulen-chuck-review-assesment-106887/

That was me Grumpy, and I hope the back is feeling better.

Cheers,
Paul

P.S. A prettier bunch would be hard to find, and there are a few absentees from the photo.

[A Duke]

Ah pics at last. So it wasn't just a myth.
:2tsup:
regards

[dai sensei]

Finally got something out of my camera, the group (Grumpy and NZcarver missing), then our hosts