Category Archives: Community Project

Community Project, Fund Raising

Hillview Quarries Defibrillator Donation

Paul Nites donates WOSP a Defibulator
Paul Nitas donates WOSP a defibrillator

Paul Nitas CEO Hillview Quarries visited the WOSP workshop and presented a defibrillator to President John Bayliss. The joint board of Hillview Quarries and the RE Ross Trust provided the grant for the defibrillator.

President John Bayliss said “That a recent health scare involving a member had put the club on notice that a defibrillator as well as members updating their first aid qualifications was urgently needed”. John also said “That their 85 members would feel a lot more at ease knowing that this life saving device would now be on hand should it be needed”.

In response a gift of a hand turned pen & desk set along with a certificate of appreciation was presented Paul thanking him on behalf of the members.

The woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula conduct a range of woodworking skills to both men & women of all ages at their workshop in Boneo Road. A special group the “Toy makers” spend 12 months crafting and painting toys that number between 800 and 1,000 each year. These toys are then distributed to agencies, Salvos, Westernport Giving Program, Southern Peninsula Food for All, and Good Shepherd Australia.

Photo & story Barry Irving

Club Activity, Community Project, Wood Turning

Free Woodturning Demonstration ~ Chris Pouncy

Well known wChris-Pouncyood turner Chris Pouncy, as UK and Southern Hemisphere Sales Manager for Robert Sorby Tools, travels the world demonstrating the best techniques and tools to use on the lathe.

Rather than focusing on set items, Chris tends to show people how to select the right tools for the job and how to get them to work the way they’re supposed to.

The latter applies in particular to special purpose tools, for example, spiralling and texturing tools. Lacing his presentation with humour Chris shows how to hold the tools, how to present them to the lathe, how fast or slow to run the lathe, and covers important safety aspects as well.

Based on his experience, we asked Chris to sum up the most common mistakes woodturners make. He rattled off the following:

When asked the most common mistakes woodturners make Chris rattled off the following:

  1. Running the lathe too slow
  2. Sanding the wood too fast
  3. Sanding the wood without doing checks to effectively move through the grits
  4. Not using sharp tools — the sharper they are, the safer they are
  5. Having toolrests at the right height for best tool presentation
  6. Using the right tool for the job
  7. Choosing the right wood for your project

He can be seen at Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula, 109 Boneo Road, Rosebud South on 15th July at 12 noon.

Limited Spaces available so RSVP to reserve your place via Greg Millar 0410 280 695 gmillar10@iprimus.com.au

Sausage Sizzle and refreshments available

Community Project

WOSP a Hit at Bunnings

WOSP A Hit at Bunnings

“Bunnings Rosebud & our community are so lucky to have you” said Alyce Fogarty, Bunnings Activities Officer, after seeing our Santa give away the remainder of articles made by the Toys Group.

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Santa with some happy but confused kids not really sure what was happening

It started out as just another fun day selling sausages at Bunnings. Then John Bayliss, Dennis Conner & a few others arrived with tables & toys. After the display was set up many people approached them asking “how much?’. They were both surprised & disappointed when told they were not for sale but were to be given away at midday by Santa.

At midday Santa with his elves, Jose & Bert, arrived. It was rewarding to see the surprise of both parents & children as they realised Santa was GIVING them a gift. One little girl with a dummy in her mouth demonstrated the joy & simplicity of Christmas when she latched onto a pram pushing & pulling until it was free of the other toys.

A couple of parents were so surprised by the generosity of Santa they made a donation to the club.

Another lady made a similar donation after watching the fun & enjoyment provided by Santa & his elves. She did not have any children but encouraged club members to continue what they were doing because “it is something you can be proud of”, she said.

It was fortunate that there were not many children at Bunnings that day as it would have been sad to have to turn children away empty handed. As it was the last child received his present as the crowd dissipated. Santa was able to leave without fuss leaving the remaining club members to continue cooking & selling sausages.

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She was all business after mum said it was OK

 

Community Project

Point Nepean Heritage Shed Restoration

 

The shire has requested WOSP restore this shed
The shire has requested WOSP restore this shed

The shire has asked the Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula to provide the labour in restoring the heritage listed shed on Point Nepean.

Currently the committee is looking into Shire expectations regarding completion date, availability of access, building materials, etc.

Stay tuned for further updates.