by Peter Downing | Jan 11, 2026 | Blog
A friend of mine dropped off a piece of walnut 1 inch thick by 12 in about 24 inches long with some small cracks at one one end. It was from some walnut trees they had cut down from the family farm in Ontario. I thought I would make a couple of platters and was able...
by Peter Downing | Dec 28, 2025 | Blog
Trent Watts has created a video on how to make this Salt Cellar Box with a flip lid. Click the link below to visit his channel to view his tutorial. YouTube Link Host: Trent WattsRuns: 14:10
by Peter Downing | Dec 23, 2025 | Blog
Experimenting can be fun at any age. I have contact with an arborist, who spent most of July removing aging Aspen/Poplar from a very large acreage. Scotch Pine and Green Ash on the acreage needed more room. I harvested two 14 to 15 inch branching sections from one...
by Peter Downing | Dec 10, 2025 | Blog
Thirty two members came out to celebrate the Christmas season and partake in the consumption of hot chocolate and treats that could induce diabetes! Jim Beebe opened the meeting and welcomed everyone and wished them a safe and happy Christmas Season. Bernard Nagel...
by Peter Downing | Dec 6, 2025 | Blog
If you came to Lee Valley on Saturday your experience would have included four local vendors and a turning demonstration. Lee Valley opens their showroom for local makers to set up a table and sell their craft. This experience is a win-win for both sellers and Lee...
by Peter Downing | Dec 5, 2025 | Blog
Our contribution to the City Hospital Festival of Trees was outstanding. Thank you to all those members contributing your time and workmanship make some stellar turnings. Thanks to Kelly-Robin Bellamy for organizing this endeavour and those in the Saskatchewan...
