Goulburn Regional Woodworkers

Sharpening and Plane Tuning

Kiama Woodcraft Expo and Sales

The Kiama Woodcraft Expo was held on the weekend of March 13, 14^th 2010.  There were several demonstrations including Scroll Saw, Bandsawn Boxes, Woodturning, Wood Carving as well as my own Sharpening.

Other interesting features included the Wood Exhibition and Sales,  Leigh Ferguson’s Sales, Malcolm’s wood which is always reasonably priced,  Clive Pickering’s Grandfather Clocks and Barry demonstrating French polishing.

The Traditional Tool Group was represented by John, Mick and Horatio, talking about the Tool Group, the upcoming Tool Sale in May and also selling old tools.

Timber & Working With Wood Show - Canberra 4-6th September 2009
Although a smaller Wood Show than Sydney, I feel that it is in some ways better for the visitor because of easy access, free parking, not as crowded so it is easier to get around and see everything and see the demonstrations easily.  There also seems to be a greater "wood-related" content than Sydney.  From an exhibitors point of view it is easier to setup than other shows.  

Diamond Plates, Waterstones and Planes are always popular but the winner this year was the Veriitas Mk II Honing Guide - even though they look complicated they are very easy to use.  Repeatable settings means that no unnecessary metal is removed so honing is quick and the Woodworker is back on the workbench - where he/she should be (not sharpening all day). 

  Bedrock #602 Type 6, circa 1915

Sydney Tool Sale 16th August 2009