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 Welcome

 Welcome to the Dublin Woodturner's website. This site is designed to keep members up to date with all aspects of the Dublin Chapter as well as let others see what we do.

You can use the menu on the left panel of each page to navigate through the site 

Please email me if you come across any errors or omissions or if you have any suggestions for improvement. webmaster@dublinwoodturners.com

  News and Announcements    2010 Competitions

      Demonstrators for rest of 2010

August : Colm Hyland demonstrating his ornamental lathe

September : Tony Lally

October: Christine Van Bussell

November: AGM

December: Joe O'Neill

     Dublin One Day seminar great Success

The recent Dublin seminar was a great success. There was a good range of demonstrators and trade stands present.

You can see the competition winners by clicking here

Below is the winning 'People's Choice' piece turned by Pat Carroll.

people's choice winner by Pat Carroll


   Dublin One Day seminar Demonstrator change- Posted  April 25th 2010

Unfortunately John Berkeley is unable to demonstrate at the Dublin seminar in May.

The full line-up of demonstrators for the seminar are

Albert Harrison 

Joe Balmer

Paddy Lynch

Christy Glynn

Click here for details


      Visit to Phoenix Park for wood - Thurs Apr 8th

The visit ti the Phoenix Park fo wood was very successful. The weather was great and we got lots of wood.

Click here to see photos

 




     Michael Fay at the March meeting- Posted  April 26th 2010

Michael Faywas the demonstrator at the April meeting.

Click here to see some photos of the event.


    Dublin One Day seminar May 15th - Posted  March 5th 2010

The seminar details,brochure, and booking form  is now available .

Click here for details


       New "For Sale/Wanted" section added - Posted Feb. 23rd 2010

We have added a new section to the website to cater for members who wish to sell items of woodturning interest. If you are looking for an item or you have one for sale please send details to  webmaster@dublinwoodturners.com .

NOTE: Neither the Guild or Chapter take any responsibility for items bought or sold. It is up to each buyer and seller to come to agreement and conduct any transaction in private.

Click here to see Items For Sale


       Tallaght Hospital Exhibition 21-23 June- Posted  February 18th 2010

Runs just 3 days Mon to Wed this year.
An opportunity to put your best items on display .
Items also needed for entry in the Alzheimers sale.
Entry date will be the June meeting where there will be the usual prize draw.
(enquires to Frank Maguire)



   Dublin One Day seminar May 15th - Posted  February 16th 2010

The Dublin Chapter will hold a one day seminar in the Scout Hall in Willington on May 15th. Demonstrators will be john Berkeley, Albert Harrisson and Paddy Lynch. The fee will be €50 which will include lunch. More details shortly. 


  Swap Shop - Posted January 12th 2010

There will be a swap shop at the April 3rd meeting where members can bring their unwanted tools and sundries to sell/swap. Please note that any transactions are private between individuals. Please do not do not bring any large items (such as lathes) into the scout hall.




 

 Meeting demonstrators - Posted January 11th 2010

Meeting Saturday April 6th (Scout Hall)

  • Demonstrator: Michael Fay

   

February - Bowl - Advanced & Experienced, Minimum 8" Diameter - Beginners any size.

March – Goblet (Min 115mm high for Experienced/Advanced – No size restriction for beginners)
April – Puzzle (Joe O’Neill has plans if anyone is stuck for ideas)
May – There will be a seminar this month. The date and venue to be confirmed. Tthis will have an open competition
June – Platter
July – Box
August – Candlestick/Candle holder (Pair for Experienced and Advanced, One for beginners)
September – Laminated Turning
October – Off Centre Turning
November – AGM - No Competition
December – Two Christmas tree decorations (do not have to match)