The Forest Monthly Project

Through popular demand, we the Forest of Bere wood turners invite you all where ever you are to have a go at our monthly turning project, each month at our club there is a set piece to turn and we are inviting you all to try it to. Each project is designed to stretch the imagination and skills of all turners from the novice to the advanced turner. There will be no judging as we do on a club night but you will I hope send in your pictures so we can see how you interpreted the concept of the project.

One or more of your pictures plus your comments will be posted so others can learn from your experience perhaps. The June 2007 competition projects were:-

Beginners; - A string operated spinning top with a turned handle.

Intermediate and advanced; - Two turned boxes joined in a non standard "original" way. All projects set by Ken Briffett

This whole idea came from a conversation with Linda Karr, a visitor to the UK from California and spent the day talking and turning with three club members. She saw the competition as an opportunity to stretch her imagination, Linda has decided to take the challenge each month with us and send in her pictures. Below is part of her email; -

Hello Mick;
Here is my attempt at two boxes joined. I had a long time thinking about what I would do but one day it just came to me and I had such a good time putting this altogether. The woods are pecky mesquite, olive, sycamore and manzanita for the base. I should have spent more time getting those tool marks out on the inside but was so afraid that then the lids wouldn't fit so I just went with them the way they are. I am not a competitor anyway, just having fun with your challenges. Thanks for the opportunity to join in and I will look forward to the next one. What have you done for the competition? This is just so much fun! Say hello to everyone for me; warm regards, Linda

So there it is, it's all down to you now, for details of our monthly projects click go to the Club Diary

You pictures will be on line after the relevant club night so we are not influenced by your ideas, but if you have any questions then by all means contact us.

I look forward to your emails.

Some previous entries. Click to see full size image...

November

August