at the Blanchardstown Chapter (http://craobhcuigdeag.org/)
To be honest i didn't have a clue what to expect, sure i haven't even got a lathe yet to do any wood turning! But i have one ordered and hopefully it will be arriving shortly. :D I'll do another post on that when i get it.
Anyway, i arrived for half 7 to a room already packed with beginners and experienced wood turners
and a couple of other guests like myself where i was met by Joe Laird of Joe Laird Wood turning (http://www.joelairdwoodturning.com/).
The meeting started with a few announcements and then straight into a demonstration of an inlayed trinket box. All through the demonstration there was great detail given as to what was going on which was great for me because it was the first time i had seen anything being turned right in front of me, gave me real feel as to what to expect with the sounds and that of the lathe, much better then the 1000 YouTube video's i had watched.
The atmosphere was great in the place with jokes being thrown back and forth and everyone had a good chat at the break where there were some amazing pieces from their current competition on display. I met some very interesting people who were not afraid to share some very handy tips and techniques for when my lathe does eventually arrive
Was there as a guest last night but will definitely going back and joining next month.
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