Monthly Challenge /
Show and Tell
In order to encourage turners to stretch themselves and attempt new techniques, part of each meeting is devoted to "show and tell" and a monthly "challenge", most often based on the previous month's demonstration. Turners are encouraged to show what they've been working on. For those who participate in the challenge, items are judged and the winner receives a small prize.
2007 OCTurners Monthly Challenges |
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| Meeting Date | Demonstrator/Subject | Challenge | Participants (Winner in Bold) | |
| Jan 18 | David Wade Lidded bowl, emphasis on tool use |
end grain turning |
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| Feb 15 | Ralph Alder Natural edge winged bowl |
lidded bowl |
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| March 15 | Craig Chambers Use of his new hollowing out tool |
natural edge winged bowl |
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| Apr 19 | James Santheon platter, including the setup |
hollowed out bowl |
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| May 17 | Ross Gilroy Hidden silhouettes |
platter |
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| June | TBD |
hidden silhouette |
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| July | Les Rogers Personalized pens |
Weedpot (with weed) |
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| August 16 | Bill Haskell Rotary Carving |
Pen with shop-made stand |
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| Sep 20 | Steve Francis and Chester Maharaj Photographing your Turnings |
Carved or Pierced Turning |
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| October 18 | Craig Bowl Methods |
Turning and Photo |
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| November 15 | Curtis Thompson Christmas Ornaments |
No challenge due to annual Turners competition | ||
| December 20 | Bruce L. Finials with a twist |
Christmas Ornaments | Al Whitcomb Ross Gilroy Les Rogers Jerry Nininger Chuck Phillips Ralph Alder |
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Alternate format for above info.
2007 OCTurners Ironman Challenge
What Is It?
A program to get people to try different things. By rising to each challenge, you will take your woodturning to new levels. An Ironman is one who completes all challenges for 2007. Those who participate will be listed on the website and (hopefully) given some special recognition during a Turners meeting. You do NOT have to be a master turner . . . the idea is to participate.
Since we didn't announce this till January, then I messed up my back and wasn't around to explain the rules, we will give everyone a "freebie" for January and February.
Also, understanding that there are a few things that could actually cause you to miss a meeting (family, health, job, tsunamis), we have established a few rules, as follows:
- Entries must not have been shown before.
- If you miss a month's challenge, you can bring a "makeup" to either of the next two meetings that have a challenge. The makeup item will not be judged.
- If you bring a make-up item, you must also bring the challenge item for the current month.
- It is the responsibility of the participant to make sure their name is recorded each month!
Yearly Challenge Rules
Why Bother?
You'll be a better turner
Your participation may encourage someone else to be involved
You get your name on the website
I won't be asking you where your entry is . . .