Author Archives: Mike Macey

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Next Meeting                                                          Wednesday 14th May at 7.30pm Sue Harker will be demonstrating ‘Back to Back’ turning (Back-to-Back turning is a type of involuted turning but using just 2 pieces of wood instead of the normal 4 pieces) __________________ Thursday 15th May at 10.00am … Continue reading →

Latest Monthly Report March’s demonstrator was GAW’s own Colin Fullbrook where he showed us how to turn Spheres and Square Bowls. Please click the link below to access the PDF report. Colin Fullbrook – Spheres & Squares    

GAW Spring 2014 Newsletter Please click the link below to open GAW’s Spring 2014 Newsletter. Spring 2014 Newsletter  

Sue Harker – All Day demo on Thurs May 15th GAW are pleased to announce that after her well received all day demo in 2011 Sue Harker, one of the countries top Woodturners, will again be giving a full day … Continue reading →

The Len Thomas Novice Challenge The 2013/2014 Len Thomas Novice Challenge is now complete, the winner will be announced shortly. The 2014/2015 challenge starts with a “Bud Vase”.  The Len Thomas Novice Challenge is designed to assist and improve the woodturning skills of novice turners by offering … Continue reading →

Local Shows 2014 Click the link below for a list of shows taking place in Gloucestershire and its surrounding counties that may be of interest to Woodturners. Local Shows 2014    

Beginners Courses at Down Hatherley Village Hall To assist complete beginners GAW offer their novice members training sessions in basic turning which are held at Down Hatherley Village Hall. There are two courses, one in bowl turning and one in … Continue reading →

John’s Waterwheel For those who missed John Hawkswell’s ‘Waterwheel’ at the August meeting here’s a short video of it.  

Shop Volunteers Wanted We are after a couple of volunteers to help assist behind the shop on club nights.  This would only involve helping man the shop once or twice a year.  If you are interested please see one of the committee … Continue reading →

Toolite – 10% Discount for GAW Members Toolite of Mitcheldean are one of GAW sponsors and offer all GAW members a 10% discount on all their goods at any time. Please take your membership badge as proof of GAW membership. http://www.toolite.org.uk/  … Continue reading →

Axminster Discounts GAW are pleased to announce that they have negotiated the following discount for GAW members from Axminster Power Tool Centre. 10% off all items in their ‘Woodturning’ section. This discount only applies to items in their ‘Woodturning’ section … Continue reading →

Website Updates The following updates have recently been made to the GAW website – Apr 2014 – Bud Vase plan added to ‘Project Plans’ page Apr 2014 – GAW Spring 2014 Newsletter added Apr 2014 – Tippe Top plan added … Continue reading →