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Make a Chopping Board

Woodworking member Laura Disbrey sanding her newly made chopping board. New members are welcome. Why not come down and learn a new skill and get creating.  Check “KEY DATES” & “Session Times” for club availability.

Learn to make a Box

These boxes have been made by Rob, a former woodwork teacher & now Session leader at WoSP. If you attend his woodwork sessions you too will be able to make boxes like these. Sessions are open to men & women.

This box has been made by Rob, a former woodwork teacher & now Session leader at WoSP. If you attend his woodwork sessions you too will be able to make boxes like these. Sessions are open to men & women.

Intarsia Demo at WoSP

Kathy Wise is a wood artist and sculptor based in Michigan USA. She has been designing intarsia patterns and murals for almost 20 years, and has published four books on intarsia.

Intarsia is a woodworking technique that uses varied shapes, sizes, species and colour of wood fitted together to create a mosaic-like picture with an illusion of depth. After selecting the specific woods to be used within the pattern, each piece is then individually cut, shaped, and finished.

Carbatec has partnered with Kathy Wise to offer an Intarsia demonstrations at WoSp on Friday 28th February 2020 10:00am – 1:00pm. It is a FREE EVENT and the activity will be advertised amongst other clubs & Men’s Sheds so it is necessary to register by calling Greg Millar 0410 280 695.

Saturday Sessions

With the club’s transfer to the Vern Wright Reserve it has been able to commence Saturday morning sessions from the 23th November.

Colin Dobson will be the session leader on Saturday mornings.

So if you are a home handyman who works during the week and need access to a few extra tools or machinery, check out the club and see if it can meet your needs.

OPEN DAY ~Sat OCT 12th

The official opening of the workshop will take place on Saturday October 12th. Everyone is invited to inspect the workshop so bring your family & friends.

New Workshop

Attractions on the day will be:

  • The Classic Car club will display their vehicles,
  • various wood turning demonstrations will be conducted
  • Some machinery will be for sale.
  • members will have the opportunity to display & sell their woodwork pieces
  • A photo board & TV will display projects & the club’s history
  • Rye Lions will provide their food truck in the area in front of the workshop & sausages will be available free of charge.
  • The radio club will be open to visitors
  • Membership application forms will be available.
  • John Hanley has provided an intarsia piece to be used as a plaque commemorating the opening.

The day will commence at 11.00am

Chris Pouncy Turning Tour

Gun woodturner Chris Pouncy is back touring towns in four states of Australia to impart his expert tips and techniques, and spread the word about Robert Sorby tools.

The demos are free courtesy of Carbatec

Probably as  a result of the club purchasing 3 Nova DVR Saturn lathes Carbatec approached the club offering to arrange to have Chris Pouncy demonstrate  with Robert Sorby tools at the club workshop.

Naturally the club jumped at the opportunity. So the event has been arranged for 10am on Thursday 5th July. If you are interested an attendance sheet will be available on the WOSP notice board.

The event will be promoted through CWC, direct invitation to various men’s shed, our website and various Facebook Notice Boards.