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Colin, a member of the Association of Pole-Lathe Turners (APT), is currently the group leader of the GWW group at the Amberley Working Museum in West Sussex

For news from Mike Gordon APT co-ordinator for West Sussex see bottom of this page

 

 

THE WOODYARD PROJECT

Start date for this project winter 2009/10

 

Work in progress and lots of photos

All through the holidays and during the 'white period' the group was busy transforming the new location in the woodyard. Some work still to be done to improve the facilities of the exhibit.
The temporary site office! Frank in MF
Setting the boundaries First post in
Ready to put in back boards Get on with it Colin!
First section in place The back section for the pole lathe shelters
Wayne digging out for the Bow Making section Snow arrives
Village snow scene at the Museum Nice lot of rubbish to burn (tea in hand)
Road on way to Museum Scene from the nature trail at Museum
 

We are looking for more GWW members (volunteers) to help keep the area busy! email Colin for details

 

Build up of the main Hovel
Cutting Ash at Cissbury for the building poles Main hovel first lift
Second lift Looking good
Keeping warm Starting to fit out
Filling up Demonstration lathe in
Kitchen in (time for brew!) lots more to do yet

 

THE FINAL PUSH
Ready at last Main shelter with pole lathes etc, and working
First training day Foundation course
Ian's Hurdle shelter View from nature trail

WAS OPEN TO PUBLIC VIEW FROM EASTER 2010

TAKE A PICTORIAL STROLL AROUND THE SITE (dated 27th April '10)

Looks well established View from museum rail line Morning fire
View of Hurdle shelter View of Bow making shelter Ready to use
Demonstration area Workshop lathe Twin teaching lathe
Busy shave horse legs for new shave horse Gate hurdle
'Bodger dog'  pups available! The all important kitchen area In the bow makers shelter
Ian' pet beetles Wooden nuts and bolts for the  peg hovel Peg hovel next to 'bodgers steps'

 

As of 27th April we have the Peg makers hovel to complete and the flint knapper shelter to build

 

Tuition is available in pole-lathe turning  click on tree for information polelathe and green wood working at Amberly museum. tuition in pole lathe use. how to make a polelathe

 

THE ORIGINAL 'WOODYARD' DEMONSTRATION SITE AT AMBERLEY

Photos showing display area at Amberley at the lower site next to wood yard. A new and larger area is being developed further into the woodyard. This is all addition to the 'old style' glade area on the nature trail.
polelathe at green wood working workshop amberley museum shaving horse plus garden implements turned on polelathe at green wood working workshop amberley museum Pole lathe at the green wood working workshop at amberley museum
Colin's' travelling/demonstration lathe Shave horse under construction with some display items explaining the process of creating turned items The area as a whole with a notice board for information when site is unattended

 

 

Pole lathe tuition, inc preparing a billet on a shavehorse for the polelathe, cleaving wood with a froe etc.

 

LIKE TO BECOME INVOLVED??

Even a visit of once month is of great help

Email to contact the group co-ordinator.

Help with this new area would be gratefully received from people interested in  green wood crafts (see also polelathe course information).  New comers to this activity will get training and support. Current crafts people who would like to spend a little of their time in helping out or giving advice are most welcome. We are looking for all green wood workers to set up a display and use the site please contact Colin for details.

Needed urgently to help round the site off are a trug maker and besom broom demonstrator ( to help the on site besom broom man)

Keep yourself posted by reviewing this site from time to time. Add it to your favourites.

 

 

 

 

NEWS FROM MIKE the APT Sussex Group Leader

As those brave enough to be doing some turning will be able to testify, winter is definitely with us. Both wet and cold.

Sussex Local Group of the Association of Pole-lathe Turners

Gatherings during 2010:

Saturday 20th February at 7pm, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, winter evening meal social. Places need to be booked with me in advance, closing date for bookings Saturday 13th February.

Sunday 17th January at Mary’s Barn, Little London, near Heathfield, East Sussex. The first of two winter Gatherings, always popular. Themes; Turn or shave 3 or 4 legs (and perhaps stretchers) for a stool or chair, and spoon carving.

Sunday 7th March at Mary’s Barn, Little London, near Heathfield, East Sussex. Themes; Hollow a seat for a stool or chair, and steam bending. If you need a seat or stool blank I can recommend a supplier.

Monday 31st May at Geoff and Helen’s wood at Whitesmith, near Uckfield, East Sussex. As last years May Bank Holiday Gathering was so successful we are repeating it again for 2010. Themes; Forged tools/items and spoon making.

Sunday 27th June at Richard Bingham’s farm, near Herstmonceux, East Sussex. Themes; trug making for the first 6 applicants, and tool sharpening.

Saturday and Sunday 10th – 11th or 17th – 18th July, Weekend Gathering at Richard and Dorothy’s Hop Garden, near to Burwash in East Sussex. Since being introduced this has been especially popular. Theme; Forged tools/items and enhanced pole-lathe turning skills. *** Date to be confirmed ***

Generally all Gatherings start at about 10.00am and finish about 4.30pm. Tea and coffee are provided – just bring your own mug. Hot water available all day. Our griddle is available for cooking burgers, sausages, bacon, eggs and so on. Turning wood is supplied and there are opportunities to “borrow” a lathe and tools where necessary. Gatherings are informal and friendly with no hidden agenda. They provide an ideal opportunity for tuition or brushing up on skills and experience. New skills could also be introduced. It is always sensible to confirm that the event will run near to the time especially if inclement weather is a possibility.

Shows where we shall be demonstrating at during 2010:

Sunday 14th February, White Heat, part of Brighton Science Festival, Hove.

Sunday 30th May - Monday 31st May  Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre Woodland Craft show. Join the Greenwood worker group at Amberly (sorry CW)

*** Bodgers Ball *** Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th May (including Friday 7th for those able to make an early start). Stratfield Saye, near Reading, Berkshire. The highlight of the year for pole-lathe turners and green woodworkers.

Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th June, Hands on History Show, Bentley Wild Fowl & Motor Museum.

Sunday 25th July The Working Horse Trust Show, Eridge.

Saturday 31st July – Sunday 1st August, Lammas Music Festival, Eastbourne.

Friday 17th – Sunday 19th September, Weald WoodFair, Bentley Wild Fowl & Motor Museum.

Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th October, Weald & Downland Museum, Singleton.

When we attend a show we have a canvas shelter – a choice of two currently. Free entry to the show is an obvious bonus.  The catering facilities are a gas twin hob, griddle, large kettle. Tea and coffee are provided – just bring your own mug also cutlery and crockery if required for food. A lack of experience should not be a reason for missing out on these opportunities – it is a good way to gain confidence.

There are likely to be more Gatherings and Shows added in the future, these would be brought to your attention in future Newsletters.

As always I would like to urge those of you that have not joined us for any of our Gatherings or shows to make the effort to do so during 2010. We have had several new members join the APT, and us in the process, during 2009 – a very warm welcome to you. It would be good to meet our new members that have not yet broken the ice. I also look forward to meeting again all of the more familiar faces that have become the core of the group. With a few more “new” faces joining us it will make the experience even richer.

With that in mind I sincerely say, hope to see you soon.

Best wishes,

Mike

 
 

 

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