The evenings demonstration was done by Dave Simms with a stylish clock made in several pieces and then assembled.
The first item to be made was the outer ring which was turned out of a bowl blank. The holes for the pins were drilled before finalising the ring dimensions to ensure that the ring did not split or the holes breaking out. The clock housing piece was created from the stub left by the outer ring. Each were turned to a finish and sized such that they left a gap of 13mm.
Dave then turned the spacer pieces which were drilled to accept 7mm brass pen tubes which act as the support / bearing sections. The end pieces are turned in the same way and a base section turned to support the whole lot. This was then assembled to produce the clock, so overall the evening was of great interest and shows what can be done with a little imagination and ingenuity.
The September competition table was well subscribed this evening with a varied mix of projects all of which had their merits.
First place went to the mouse by Bob Green.
Second Place went to a cat (there seems to be a theme appearing here) by Geoff Warr.
Third place was a Zebrano bowl by Peter Stanton.
