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Expert
advice will be on hand with a program of FREE seminars. The timetables below are from the 2007 Show. 2008 timetables will be posted closer to the show.
The seminar programs have always been a popular feature and by involving leading craftspeople and hobbyists, it provides a unique opportunity for the public to be part of a hands on experience.
- Do It Yourself Demonstrations
- Woodturning Demonstrations
- Traditional Woodwork Demonstrations
 Seminar - Richard Vaughan Talks - Infotainment For Woodworkers & Their Guests
Presented by Richard Vaughan |
| 10.30am daily |
My Router Table |
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The one I built and love using - I will explain why I made it like that and some of the ways I use it |
| 11.30am daily |
Laminating Part 1 |
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Having curves in the furniture you make really improves the appeal - laminating the wood is one method and it makes for great strength. This 2 Part talk will cover how even the small workshop can go about this very useful process - a picture show will illustrate the talk
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| 1.00pm daily |
Laminating Part 2 |
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See Part 1 above - more pictures and examples and explaining |
| 2.15pm daily |
Files and Rasps |
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Most woodworkers tend to ignore these very useful tools, usually from a lack of knowledge about them. This talk will explain why they are really essential in the woodworker's range of tools
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| 3.15pm
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Cabinet Scrapers |
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Back by popular demand - it is a truly divine tool (once you know how to sharpen it). So come along and learn how easy it can be to attain scraping bliss
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 Seminar 2 - Woodturning Demonstrations
Presented by Richard Raffan |
This is your chance to see one of the world’s best known woodworkers in action using the tools he uses day to day. You can watch Richard as he explains exactly what goes into creating a work art on a wood-lathe.
In each demonstration Richard will talk about shaping and sharpening tools, and show you how a range of tools and chucks can be used to best advantage. You’ll also learn about safety around the lathe, and about design, form and function. No matter what your level of expertise, you can learn heaps watching this master woodturner in action. Between the formal demonstrations you can meet Richard who is willing to answer your questions, demonstrate specific techniques, or sign copies of his books. |
| 10.15am daily |
Turning Bowls |
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Learn how gouges, scrapers and abrasives can be used to turn one blank into two or more finely finished bowls. Discover different techniques and options to hold the wood on the lathe |
| 12.00 noon daily |
Taming the Skew |
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If you’re having trouble with the skew chisel, this is for you. See what the wonderful skew chisel can do – understand how it works and learn how to avoid those catches that terrify so many Woodturners! |
| 1.30pm daily |
Endgrain Box |
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Learn how to turn a fabulous end-grain box, complete with a suction-fit lid. |
| 3.00pm daily |
Lidded Bowl |
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See every cutting and scraping technique there is for facework, and find out how to use chucks to optimum advantage. |
 Seminar 3 - Traditional Woodwork Demonstrations
Presented by Stan Ceglinski |
| 10.15am daily |
Maintenance of Old Tools |
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Sharpening of axes, the froe, draw knife, adze and saws. |
| 11.00am daily |
The Great Saw Race |
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Cross Cut Saw Racing with a Twist - Come and have a Go! |
| 12.30pm daily |
Shingles & Shakes & Understanding Where Wood Comes From |
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What is the difference between a shingle and a shake? Stan will show you, whilst taking you through a tour of the secrets of the forest |
| 2.00pm daily |
The Great Saw Race |
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Come on Mums and Dads - Can you beat the Aussie Record of only 29 seconds to get through the log? |
| 3.00pm daily |
Hand Hewing a Comfy Garden Bench |
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Stan fashions a comfy garden bench using log off-cuts and demonstrates the use of Traditional Tools - Their names and techniques |
| 4.15pm daily |
The Great Saw Race |
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This is your last chance - Don't be a chicken! Put your hand up and have a go! |
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