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Volume 27 Number 9 October 2013

19 Pine Street, Greenslopes (Brisbane), Queensland, 4120, Australia

Phone: (07) 3397 8156 Email: [email protected] Website: www.woodturnerssocietyofqld.com/ Founded June 1979 and incorporated September 1986

Presidential

Words

For October 2013

Dear Members,

The Trivia Night is to be held on Wednesday evening 16 October, starting at 6.30pm. The cost is $15.00 per person, which includes a BBQ Meal and Dessert. Please register your name as soon as possible for this Special Social Event. The Mt Coot-tha November Exhibition is to be held on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December. To organise your table bookings, please ring Barbara Sheppard on 3275 2764 by 5 November. We are looking for someone to take over the reins of the kitchen across these Mt Coot-tha Exhibition weekends into the future. So, if you have had any catering experience, and would like to take on this responsibility, please speak to Greg Fletcher or Mike Dodson. WSQ Woodturning Competition A wonderful Presentation Ceremony was held on Saturday 21 September at Pine Street. It was great to see so many members and their families there to congratulate the entrants. Our Judges provided high praise for the entries, and shared in the presentation of awards. Ian McKenzie (our Patron) presented the top awards. Thanks go to Richard Cooper and his

Competition Team, and all the scribes who helped on the day. Special Thanks to Charlie Edwards who is the brains behind our judging system, Ken Groves who photographed the winning entries for their Certificates and organised a TV presentation for everyone, and Mike Dodson who catered for the workers on the day of the judging and also provided a delicious Morning Tea for us at the presentation. Thanks also to all those members who took the time to make some wonderful items for judging. Time now to get started for next year!

Bob Hains being Presented with the Ray Hall Memorial Trophy by

Ian McKenzie

Neil Turner Demonstration will be held on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October. Please book ASAP as we have now opened it up to other clubs. Costs: Members - $30 per Day or $50 for both days. Non Members - $35 per Day or $60 for both days. More information can be found in this Newsletter or at Neil’s web site - http://www.neilturner.biz/

Please place your name on the Attendance Sheet at Pine Street on the Notice Board, or contact Rob McKee to have your name recorded on this sheet. Email Rob – [email protected] or Ring 3207 1785 Tickets for our Major Raffle. We are looking for members to sell tickets at a variety of businesses in your area. Tickets are $5.00 each, and we are asking members if they can take a book of 20-50 tickets and sell them at their favourite Hardware or Tool Store on a Saturday morning, or over a weekend. Please contact Mike Dodson as he has a list of suitable sites as well as a number of sponsors who have already stated they will allow us to sell tickets at their premises. Please contact Rob McKee to obtain a Request Letter regarding our Raffle to introduce yourself to businesses. If we can sell all 2,000 tickets we will raise $10,000 to fund a new roof over the old section of the workshop, and other important projects. This Raffle will be drawn at our Christmas Party on the 10

th

December.

Till next month, Rob Mc Kee President

http://www.neilturner.biz/mailto:[email protected]

Turning Talk – October 2013

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Diary & Looking Ahead at WSQ

October 2013 & Beyond

Date Day of Month Session Title Convenors Times

1 Oct 1st Tuesday Open Workshop

Afternoon DVA

Evening Open Workshop

John Sheppard & Bob

McGeechan

Tom Rowston

John Sheppard

8.00am – Noon

1.00pm – 3.30pm

6.00pm – 9.00pm

2 Oct 1st Wednesday DOTS Workshop

Evening Design Forum

Suspended until advised

Rob Mc Kee

6.00pm – 7.30pm

7.30pm – 9.30pm

3 Oct 1st Thursday WSQ Safety & Workshop

Induction for New Members

9.00am – 12noon

4 Oct 1st Friday Toy and Open Workshop

Toy Group

Open Workshop

Peter Churchward

8.00am – 3.00pm

8 Oct 2nd Tuesday Open Workshop

Afternoon DVA


Lyndon Prescott & Jim Buxton

Tom Rowston

Rob Mc Kee

8.00am – Noon

1.00pm – 3.30pm

6.00pm – 9.00pm

10 Oct 2nd Thursday Pre-Booked Project Tuition

Cost - $25.00

Rob Mc Kee

9.00am – 12.30pm

12 Oct 2nd Saturday Management Meeting 9.00am - Noon

15 Oct 3rd Tuesday Open Workshop

Afternoon DVA


John Sheppard & Bob

McGeechan

Tom Rowston

John Sheppard

8.00am – Noon

1.00pm – 3.30pm

6.00pm – 9.00pm

19 Oct 3rd Saturday WSQ Monthly Forum. 9.00am – Noon

22 Oct 4th Tuesday Open Workshop

Afternoon DVA


Rob Mc Kee & Tom McKim

Tom Rowston

Allan Dickson

8.00am – Noon

1.00pm – 3.30pm

6.00pm – 9.00pm

24 Oct 4th Thursday Pre-Booked Project Tuition

Cost - $25.00

Rob Mc Kee

9.00am – 12.30pm

26 Oct 4th Saturday Demonstration Neil Turner Demonstration

Refer below for details

9.00am - Noon

29 Oct 5th Tuesday -

Only if one falls

in the month

Open Workshop

Afternoon DVA


Rob Mc Kee & Tom McKim

Tom Rowston

Don Ritchie

8.00am – Noon

1.00pm – 3.30pm

6.00pm – 9.00pm

WSQ Special Events

Wednesday 2 October Design Forum - “Indexing” - 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Wednesday 16 October WSQ Trivia Night - 6.00pm – 9.00pm - Cost $15 (includes BBQ dinner)

Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October

2 day Demonstration by Neil Turner from Western Australia - Cost $30 for 1 day, $50 for 2 days - This is not to be missed. Reserve your place for this demo now, and pay the fee ASAP.

Wednesday 6 November Design Forum - “Turning Other Material (no wood allowed)” - 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Saturday 30 November and

Sunday 1 December

Woodturning Exhibition at Mt Coot-tha - 9.00am – 4.00pm


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Treasurer’s Report

Highlights for September were our Annual Competition, the completion of the rear stairs, the purchase and installation of the CCTV cameras, and ceiling fans in the Auditorium. With an additional judge this year, the cost of the competition increased to $766, compared with $406 last year. The expenditure was well worth it, given the quality of the entries, the judges’ feedback, and the delicious morning tea after the Awards Presentation Ceremony.

Some money was saved on the rear stairs project, with the painting being done by three Committee members (Bob McGeechan, Mike Dodson and myself). Equipment expenditure included $5,566 for the cameras and associated equipment, $1,197 for a new refrigerator (the old one decided to break down 2 days before the competition judging), and a Stihl chainsaw. The ceiling fans were funded by a grant of

$1848 from the Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiative Fund. Our thanks go to our Patron, Cr Ian McKenzie, for supporting the application. Total income for the month was $7573, and total expenditure was $14,315, leaving current cash balance of $29,164 in the bank. Brian Creese Treasurer

Library News

NEW MAGAZINES. September was a good month for magazines. Four arrivals, and all now past their two weeks ‘Read Me here’ embargo. They are ready to be taken out on loan. Woodturning Design –

October issue No. 45

Australian Wood Review - No.80

Australian Woodworker - October issue – No. 171

Woodturning for September - No. 257

SUGGESTIONS. Have you come across a new book or DVD in a public library or in a magazine

that you have found helpful? Would it be worth sharing with others by having it available in our WSQ Library? We welcome suggestions. Our Library has a generous budget each year, and we are ready to use it to add worthwhile items to our catalogue. HE WITH THE MOST TOOLS WINS! MAYBE! The introduction to a book we have in the library was pointed out to me recently. “The Complete Guide to Sharpening” by Leonard Lee. “Woodworkers tend to believe that the only thing separating them from the masters of the craft is another piece of equipment”. As a manufacturer and retailer of tools, the author may have had good reasons for encouraging us to buy more, but he was seized with the relationship between

sharp tools and good woodworking. “Although good sharpening technique alone is not sufficient to make you a master of the craft it can allow you to maximize whatever innate skill you have”. The ‘Complete Guide’ and others in the Library are a good source of information. We are fortunate to have occasional Saturday demonstrations on the techniques of sharpening. The RM School of Woodworking offers a Grinding and Sharpening Course under the direction of our President Rob McKee. And, help is always at hand - ask for guidance if needed. Be sharp about it! Peter Paine WSQ Librarian

New Members

It has been a good month for new members again. Please welcome the following:

YungNan Tung of Kangaroo Point

Gil Francis of Greenslopes

Rosie Thornton of Boronia Heights.

Numbers are still going well. At this stage last year we had 20 new members. This year so far we have 31 new members and 4 Honorary members. That is great. I Hope to see even more by the end of the year

Please ensure that you greet our new members and make them welcome when you meet them at the club house.

Greg Fletcher WSQ Membership Secretary


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Library Displays of WSQ Turned Items

NORTHSIDE SOUTHSIDE

October Grange Garden City

November Everton Park N/A

The Southside Team have done a complete swap with the Library items, so that this year’s displays are new to each Library. Many thanks to all those people who have lent items for display. Thanks very much to the members who assist with these library displays, including Ken Groves, Charlie Edwards, Lyndon Prescott, Len Young, Allan Dickson, Don Ritchie, Alan Fulbohm, Jim Condon, and Ron Donaldson.

John Byrne WSQ Member

Greg Fletcher WSQ Membership Secretary

KPU Woodturning Group Celebrates 10 Years

In 2003, the Woodturners Society of Queensland (WSQ), under the leadership of Jack Turner, was recognised as an ideal venue for patients from the Keith Payne Unit (KPU) to participate in a practical and therapeutic activity that would support their mental health needs. The majority of KPU patients are veterans who are unable to return to their work role, due to the symptoms of mental and physical illness. The first participant to undertake this new activity was long time WSQ member Richard Pacey.

First Participant and Coordinator

On 24 September 2013, an afternoon tea was held at WSQ, to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the KPU Woodturning Group and to formally acknowledge the outstanding commitment from the volunteer tutors at WSQ. The Woodturning Group has been highly motivating for patients and this can be greatly attributed to the generous support of WSQ.

The quality of life of the 130+ KPU patients, who have participated in the Woodturning Group over the past 10 years, has subjectively improved and WSQ membership has increased. At least 20 group participants have become independent members and attended the open workshops on Tuesday mornings.

Present Coordinator with Karen

and Helen

The Group is currently organised under the watchful eye of Tom Rowston, supported by a group of approximately 8 volunteers. Karen Roccella (Senior Therapist) KPU Woodturning Group Coordinator:

Raffle Result

The latest monthly raffle was drawn during the Demonstration held on Saturday 28 September. The winners were:

1st Prize (a piece of Fiddleback Gidgee) – Rob Mc Kee

2nd

Prize (a piece of Huon Pine) – Bob George. Geoff Holbeck Editor – Turning Talk


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Report on the 2013 Competition

Well, the 2013 WSQ Competition has now come and gone. In woodturning vernacular, perhaps we could say “polished and dusted”. This year we almost eclipsed the large number of entries into the 2012 (155 entries). This year there were 145 wonderful entries across some 16 categories from 26 members. We were fortunate to secure the services of four excellent judges who worked in two groups and individually carefully accessed each entry in accordance with judging criteria. Judging started at 9.00am and concluded shortly before 5.00pm. Ken Rays (Redcliffe), Laurie Gwynne, Geoff Scorey and Eric Cameron (all from the Bayside club) provided excellent feedback specifically on each entry and more generally at the awards Presentation on the following Saturday 21 September. They were very impressed with the high standard of the entries with Ken and Laurie (who were judges last year) specifically

noting a marked increase in the standard of turning (particularly in design and finish) over last year. We express our appreciation to the judges for their efforts not only in judging the entries but in coming to our Presentation the following Saturday to share their experience and observations with members. Many members felt this was invaluable feedback. The Presentation morning was very well attended with winners in each category being presented with their certificates. The WSQ was fortunate in having our Patron and local Councillor, Ian McKenzie available to present the perpetual trophies. The winners of these trophies were:

Max Morris Shield - Dan Woodward

Max Ma.Lu.Ca. Trophy - Dan Woodward

David Thomas Memorial Trophy - Bob Hains

Ben Flack Memorial Trophy - Charlie Edwards

Moreton Machine Tools Encouragement Trophy - Mick Phythian

Ray Hall Memorial Trophy - Bob Hains

Our congratulations go to all awardees and trophy winners. The standards set were high and will make the 2014 Competition an even better showcase for the skills and expertise in the WSQ membership. I would like to thank sincerely the other members of the Competition Committee, Charlie Edwards, Rick Harrison and Phil Harris, who have contributed their efforts and experience to make the 2013 Competition a success. I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of Mike Dodson and Ken Groves with the running of the Competition and thank them for this. Many hands do make things work! Richard Cooper Member of the Competition Committee

WSQ Competition for2013 - Results Summary

Level: 1 Cat Prize Name Item Points A First Allan Dickson A12 168 Second Peter Paine A8 161 B First Dan Woodward B8 171 Second Peter Paine B7 155 C First Don Ritchie C5 168 Second John Sheppard C4 163 E First Charlie Edwards E14 179 Second Dan Woodward E4 178 H. Commended Reg Weber E7 177 H. Commended Allan Dickson E9 177 H. Commended Phil Harris E15 177 F First John Sheppard F6 181 Second Allan Dickson F7 176 G First Bob Hains G2 180 Second Graeme Kennedy G5 176 H First Dan Woodward H5 181 Second Bob Hains H3 173 I First Bob Hains I1 179 Second John Sheppard I2 165 J First Dan Woodward J6 190 Second Dan Woodward J5 189 K First Graeme Kennedy K6 172 Second Bob Hains K3 169 M First Charlie Edwards M16 173 Second Peter Paine M6 156 N First Bob Hains N1 174

Second Allan Dickson N4 125 O First Graeme Kennedy O3 168 Second Bob Hains O1 149 P First Bob Hains P1 142 Second Bob Hains P5 137 Level: 2 Caty Prize Name Item Points A First Paul Machin-Everill A14 166 First Paul Machin-Everill A15 166 H. Commended Ken Orme A6 164 B First Paul Machin-Everill B14 166 Second Paul Machin-Everill B15 159 Second Ken Orme B3 159 C First Brian Creese C1 154 Second Paul Machin-Everill C10 150 D First Paul Machin-Everill D6 173 Second Brian Creese D2 171 Second Paul Machin-Everill D5 171 F First Brian Creese F1 173 First Brian Creese F2 173 H First Brian Creese H1 148 Second Brian Creese H2 147 J First Paul Machin-Everill J13 188 Second Paul Machin-Everill J12 178 K First Gary Bidgood K1 180 Second Gary Bidgood K2 172 M First Paul Machin-Everill M14 154


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Second Brian Creese M1 152 O First Ken Orme O2 158 P First Paul Machin-Everill P3 173 Second Paul Machin-Everill P4 168 Level: 3 Cat Prize Name Item Points A First Mick Phythian A13 164 Second Maurie Graham A5 163 B First Garth Forster B16 156 Second Mick Phythian B13 152 C First Michael Dodson C6 157 Second Mick Phythian C8 151 D First Stephen Auer D4 158 Second Stephen Auer D3 145

E First John Byrne E6 169 Second Mick Phythian E11 167 F First Mick Phythian F10 162 Second Richard Cooper F9 152 H First Stephen Auer H4 147 Second Michael Dodson H7 134 I First Michael Dodson I3 149 J First Mick Phythian J11 176 Second Mick Phythian J10 162 K First Mick Phythian K7 170 L First Mick Phythian L1 160 M First John Byrne M12 150 Second Mick Phythian M13 137

Trophy Winners - Turning Name Item Level Points

Max Morris Shield

Dan Woodward J6 1 190 The Max Morris Shield is awarded to the individual entry gaining the highest point score in any of the purely woodturning categories, at levels one or two.

Max Ma.Lu.Ca. Trophy

Dan Woodward N.A. 1 909 The Ma.Lu.Ca. Trophy is awarded to the entrant gaining the highest aggregate points (First and Second) in level one. Donated by Mario Luigi Calligaris.

David Thomas Memorial Trophy

Bob Hains G2 1 180 The David Thomas Memorial Trophy is awarded for the highest points in category for ornamental turning – Overall.

Ben Flack Memorial Trophy

Charlie Edwards E14 1 179 The Ben Flack Memorial Trophy is awarded to the individual entry gaining the highest points score at any level in the category for turning incorporating other work (carving, sculpting or other work).

Morton Machine Tools Encouragement Trophy

Mick Phythian J11 3 176 The Moreton Machine Tools Encouragement Trophy is awarded to the individual entry gaining the highest point score in any of the purely wood turning categories, at level three.

Ray Hall Memorial Trophy

Bob Hains E1 1 The Ray Hall Memorial Trophy is awarded to the individual entry showing the greatest innovation in any facet of woodturning. It does not need to be a prize winning item to be selected for this award. The entry may be from any level.

Geoff Holbeck Editor – Turning Talk


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Neil Turner Demo at Pine Street - 26 & 27 October

Neil Turner is one of Australia’s leading woodturners. He is recognised internationally for his woodturning skill and artistic ability. The Management Committee has selected Neil to be our international demonstrator for 2013, and have negotiated extensively to arrange his visit to our club.

Woodturning magazine ran a 5 page article on Neil in the January 2013 (no 249) edition. If you have any reservations about whether or not you should attend

this demonstration I suggest you have a look at this article and then get yourself booked in for this weekend before it is booked out. I’m sure it is going to be a very informative and interesting couple of days. The costs for the weekend are:

Members - $30 per Day or $50 for both days.

Non Members - $35 per Day or $60 for both days.

This is an opportunity too good to miss. I strongly urge you to attend this demonstration.


WOODTURNERS SOCIETY of QUEENSLAND

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

$5.00 per ticket

1ST

PRIZE : JET DC 1200VX DUST EXTRACTOR valued at $599.00 2

nd PRIZE : 7 Day Bribie Island holiday accommodation valued at $510.00

3rd

Prize : RM School of Woodworking course valued at $400.00 4

th PRIZE : HARE & FORBES SPD20B Pedestal Drill valued at $330.00

5th

PRIZE : RENEGADE R 15222 18v cordless Drill Kit valued at $328.00 Plus 4 more exciting prizes valued at over $250.00 each

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE SOCIETY at 19 Pine Street. Greenslopes Qld 4120.

Or email : [email protected] with your address and payment details Or Ph Brian Creese on 07 33784041, Or ph Mike Dodson on 0427 233 182

Prizes Drawn 10th

December 2013 (winners notified by phone/e-mail)

Mike Dodson Management Committee Member

mailto:[email protected]


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WSQ Publications

Hi Folks,

Recently it came to my attention that a member, who had been with the club quite a while, was unaware that Society

By Laws even existed. Which begs the question, how many other members (aside from the Management Committee

perhaps) are in a similar position? My guess is the answer is probably “many”. So then, let me address this situation

by listing, with a brief outline of the contents of each, the various WSQ booklets which have been published to date

and which, I would add, are available for perusal from our Library for those who may be interested. They are as

follows:-

Building for the Future: A Chronology of the Pine Street Extensions: The title says it all really. This booklet documents the long path of the building of the extension containing Auditorium, Library, New Kitchen, Refurbished Toilets and Basement under from original conception in early 2006 through to official opening in March 2012.

By Laws of the Woodturners Society of Queensland Inc: This contains rules subsidiary to constitutional provisions in the areas of Premises, Equipment, Competition etc. together with a Schedule of current Society payments, fees and charges.

Constitution of the Woodturners Society of Queensland Inc: This is the principal document of the Society, which sets out the rules governing the Society's functions and prescribes how the Management Committee shall manage the business and affairs of the Society. It is integral to WSQ being an incorporated association under Queensland legislation.

Handbook for WSQ Office Bearers and Other Position Holders: This has been prepared to provide information on the duties and responsibilities of incoming and current individual members of the Management Committee as well as others such as Convenors and Assistant Convenors, Newsletter Editor, Librarian etc.

Workplace Health and Safety Risk Management Program: This booklet details the structured approach which the Society takes to ever important workplace health and safety through its Risk Management Program. This incorporates elements such as Workplace Health and Safety Policy, Workshop Code of Conduct as well as identifying a range of hazards and risks and the measures to control same as documented in the Risk Register.

Safety Booklet: This seeks to provide guidance to WSQ members in the use of machinery and equipment used in the Pine Street workshop. Copies are provided to all new members on joining the Society via the “New Members Kit“.

WSQ Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan: This document is primarily intended to provide guidance to the Management Committee in the event of a naturally occurring, or man-made, disaster and especially the actions to be taken in the recovery phase following such a disaster. That said, I'm sure other members will find the booklet of some interest.

WSQ Management Committee Who? What ? Why ?: This booklet is linked to the Handbook for WSQ Office Bearers and explores whole – of - Committee responsibilities in areas such as Building and Grounds, Community Involvement, Finance, Membership / Members' Services and Society Governance.

In conclusion, I would just mention that the above publications are of course reviewed by the Management Committee

from time to time to ensure their currency and relevance to the Society and its members.

Kev Kruger WSQ Vice President

News from the Storeman

John has asked me to advise the membership that rising costs have forced him to raise the price of sandpaper from $5 per metre to $6 per mitre. Geoff Holbeck Editor – Turning Talk


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Letters to the Editor

Hi Geoff, Rob, Just a quick hello from Italy. Yesterday we had the opportunity to see a FOSSIL FOREST in the small village of Dunarobba in Central Italy. It consists of many tree trunks dating back to the Pliocene Age ; 2 million years old. This paleontological discovery consists of more than 40 trees found in the same position they had when living (in situ), covered by muddy and sandy deposits, which allowed their geological preservation. The preservation is exceptional as it is a kind of sub- fossilization of the timbers due to the clayey sediments. The interesting thing is that they are Not Petrified (as in stone), but remain as timber (albeit very old

and fragile timber).

The trees are of a coniferous species, now extinct, but the genus of this species still exists in parts of Asia today. In some regards there is a similarity with the Swamp Kauri timber we find in New Zealand that has been buried for thousands of years in mud and

soil, but is still preserved and used today. The Fossil Forrest of Dunnarobba in Italy is just a little older. I am told that Canada also has some Forrest's of this type ? I have attached a photo which may give some credence to my story. Hope alls well at Pine St. Kind Regards Sue and Bob Thanks Geoff, You may like to add the web address for those doubting Thomases, www.forestafossile.it Regards.....bobk

WSQ TRIVIA NITE

WHEN: Wednesday 16th October, 6.30pm – 9.30pm.

WHERE: WSQ Pine St. Greenslopes.

COST: $15.00 / head. Tables of 8.

BOOKINGS: Register names on Pine St. noticeboard, e-mail WSQ, mail or carrier pigeon.

BYO: Drinks. ($1.00 soft drinks & free tea /coffee will be available).

So gather the brains trust together, book a table or register to join a table and bring yourselves along to a great night filled with fun and prizes.

NOTE: All electronic media devices must be DESTROYED or TURNED OFF at the front door.

Use thereof will be subject to HUGE penalties if you’re caught.

Mike Dodson WSQ Committee Member


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Tree of the Month

Cypress Pine

White Cypress

Botanical name: Callitris glaucophylla (formerly C. glauca) Other Common Names: Cypress, Cypress Pine. Family name: Cupressaceae. Distribution: White Cypress Pine is a small to medium sized non-rainforest softwood widely distributed across Australia’s dry interior but mainly located in New South Wales and southern Queensland. The trees in the Callitris group have been in Australia for over 250 million years Colour: The heartwood is variegated light yellow to dark brown usually with many small dark knots. The sapwood is pale yellow and relatively wide and irregular. The knots are tight and very hard. White Cypress Pine has a distinctive residual odour which is quite pleasant. It is one of the few timbers in the world to be insect resistant, including termites and marine borers and it also has a strong resistance to fungal attack. Mechanical properties: In kiln dried timber there is a tendency to brittleness and it is not suitable for steam bending. The sapwood is not susceptible to Lyctid borer. Working properties: It is moderately hard to work with hand tools (considering it is a softwood) giving a medium resistance to cutting and a

moderate blunting to tools. Machine working results in a fine finish. Pre drilling for nails and screws is necessary to avoid splitting. There is a tendency to fine surface checking and splitting around knots. Gluing presents few problems despite the oily feel of the timber. White Cypress Pine can be worked to a very high polish and takes most finishes well although finishes tend to mask the odour of the timber. The sanding dust can irritate the mucous membranes. Uses: Very widely used for flooring and one of Australia’s top export timbers. Also used for playground equipment, cladding, exposed structural beams, furniture, fencing and decking. Cypress Oil has been extracted from off-cuts and the resultant oil is being used as a termite inhibitor. Availability: Plentiful. Note: Northern Cypress Pine (Callitris intratropica) is found only in the Northern Territory and north Western Australia. It is stronger than its southern cousins -otherwise it shares similar properties. Black Cypress Pine (Callitris endlicheri) is found in the same locations as White Cypress Pine. It is not as common as the White Cypress Pine but it is identical in its properties- possibly a little less dense. Other related species: C. rhomboidea- Port Jackson Cypress Pine C. macleayana - Stringybark Pine C. preissii - Rottnest Island Cypress C. columellaris - Sand Cypress C. roei - Cypress Pine C. drummondii - Cypress Pine C. oblonga - Pigmy Cypress C. monticola - Steelhead Cypress C. canescens - Cypress Pine

Examples of Cypress Pine

Examples of turned bowls in Cypress Pine from this year’s Competition follow (Unfortunatley, I didn’t manage to record the makers’ names … sorry):


Text, and timber image sourced from “Timber in Australia” by David C Clark. Images of other turned items provided by their creator/owner.

The Tree of the Month for

November is Poinciana.


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Turning Talk Published by the

Woodturners Society of Queensland Incorporated

Management Committee

President: Vice President:

Secretary:

Treasurer: Members:

Rob Mc Kee 3207 1785 Kev Kruger 3202 5846 Lyn Woodward 3879 9305

Brian Creese 3378 4041 Bob McGeechan 3394 1839 Mike Dodson 3824 2777 Bob Kennedy 3892 4675 Barbara Sheppard 3275 2764 Don Ritchie 3343 7828 Geoff Holbeck 3901 6782 Reg Weber 3206 2325

Other Positions Immediate Past President:

Newsletter Editor: Membership Secretaries:

Librarian:

Assistant Librarian Storekeeper:

Mt Coot-tha Co-ordinator: Competition Organiser:

Web Co-ordinator: Caretaker:

Phil Harris 3878 2836 Geoff Holbeck 3901 6782 Greg Fletcher 3423 1554 Brian Creese 3378 4041 Peter Paine 3398 9453 Barbara Sheppard 3275 2764 John Sheppard 3275 2764

Rob Mc Kee 3207 1785 Richard Cooper 3878 1097 Gary Bidgood 3200 6591 Len Young 3397 8827

The views expressed in this publication are not

necessarily those of the Woodturners Society

of Queensland or its Management Committee.

Other organisations are welcome to use, with

appropriate acknowledgement, editorial

material from this publication.

All submissions for the November 2013 edition of Turning Talk need to

be submitted by no later than Monday 28 October 2013.

You’re invited to contribute to the content of TT.

To do so, preferably by Email:

[email protected]

Or, by mail:

C/O TT EDITOR @ WSQ

19 Pine Street, Greenslopes

Brisbane, Qld 4120


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NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

THIS IS TO ADVISE ALL MEMBERS THAT

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTITUTION OF THE

WOODTURNERS SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND INC THERE WILL BE A

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING AT 19 PINE STREET

GREENSLOPES AT 9.00 AM

SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2013

FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE ONLY:

1. Confirmation of Minutes of Annual General Meeting held on 16th March 2013 2. Election of the Management Committee for 2014 3. Other Business

Woodturners Society of Queensland Inc

Nomination form for the Management Committee 2014 *

Nomination for the Position of (please tick one only):

President Vice President Secretary

Treasurer Committee

I nominate ......................................................................... (Members name) for the above position

Your name (please print) ........................................................ Signed ...................................................

Seconded by (please print) .................................................... Signed ...................................................

I, the member nominated for the above position, accept the nomination

Signature ............................................................... Date ........./........../...........

* (NB: Nomination must be in the hands of the Secretary by no later than 2 November 2013)

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