Isca Woodcrafts 18th May 2013

[henton49er]

So, UKW forum members met up at Isca earlier today (or at least the three of us who managed to both get there and find each other did) - Chas, unfortunately, did not manage to meet up with the rest of us.

I arrived at around 09.00 and helped Paul Hannaby and Martin Lawrence of AWGB set up the AWGB stand. EnErY (Bill) arrived about 09.15 and we stayed on station until about 09.45 in case any other forum members arrived.

Bill and I then looked around the other stalls and exhibits, including walking sticks, carvings and Crowe Valley (and other) turners. Some nice pieces of timber and other bits were bought at reasonable prices (bubinga, padauk and red mallee for me, cedar and a walking stick for Bill).

After a coffee break Bill and I watched some chainsaw milling and bought some green oak planks at a quite reasonable £13 pcf. These were being milled by Tom Bowden-Porter from Abergavenny.

Paul, Bill and I then adjourned to a nearby hostelry (recommended by Bill) for an excellent fish & chips lunch. On returning to Isca, we loaded up our respective vehicles and I departed at about 3.30, having enjoyed the day and company of Bill and Paul. (much nattering about timber choices, finishes, green turning etc., etc.)

All together a good day out, some more timber to add to the woodstore and some tips and advice :idea: :idea: from the others (thanks Paul and Bill!!). =D> =D>

 

[CHJ]

So it was that particular group of reprobates, obviously my UKWorkshop badge was not big enough and my sociability quotient did not run to making contact.

Glad you all had a productive day, no wood for me today, boss has very specific specs. for her next project and I think it will have to wait until passing yandles.
Too much run of the mill stuff about the place at the moment to justify any nice to have acquisitions.

 

[EnErY]

All I Got To say Is I Really Enjoyed the company and the exchange of tips and methods of turning with guys that posses a wealth of knowledge thank you all
Regards
Bill

 

[nev]

Glad those that made it had a good day and that the sun shined. I was feeling far too unsociable this morning so hid in my shed for most of the day.

 

[Paul Hannaby]

It's always good to meet a few like minded people and talk about turning. I'm looking forward to the next one!

Thanks Bill for organising the lunch venue too.

 

[VikingAl]

Hi fellas, I eventually made it after car issues were resolved but it was lunchtime by the time I got there. Went to the cafe & I think you were sat on the table next to me. I took a stroll to the ISCA shop & peered into the workshop area but no one about so just had a peruse of the products on show. Some great pieces there, watched a bit of chainsaw carving & then bought some bits from the ISCA shop, nice lump of Yew being one of them & some pen blanks. Sorry I didn't get to meet you guys, was really looking forward to it but fate throws us these annoying obstacles!.

 

[henton49er]

I think that with Chas's and VikingAl's experiences of not managing to meet up with the rest of us :shock: :shock: , we need to exchange phone numbers if we have another planned get together :lol: :lol:

 

[henton49er]

Glad those that made it had a good day and that the sun shined. I was feeling far too unsociable this morning so hid in my shed for most of the day.

Sorry to hear that, nev. Hopefully you will be able to join in next time (if there is a next time, that is :shock: :shock: )

 

[boysie39]

I think that with Chas's and VikingAl's experiences of not managing to meet up with the rest of us :shock: :shock: , we need to exchange phone numbers if we have another planned get together :lol: :lol:

Mike , thanks for posting the piccs. some really nice pieces shown . Piety those that attended could not have all met up , maybe Chas. has put his finger on it { identification } yes the UKWorkshops does not stand out very well so maybe a lanyard would be a better way on the day .Glad you enjoyed your day out .

 

[henton49er]

I think that with Chas's and VikingAl's experiences of not managing to meet up with the rest of us :shock: :shock: , we need to exchange phone numbers if we have another planned get together :lol: :lol:

Mike , thanks for posting the piccs. some really nice pieces shown . Piety those that attended could not have all met up , maybe Chas. has put his finger on it { identification } yes the UKWorkshops does not stand out very well so maybe a lanyard would be a better way on the day .Glad you enjoyed your day out .

Yes, Eugene. It's a pity that VikingAl and/or Chas did not ask at the AWGB stand. I'm sure that Martin Lawrence could have put them onto the right track to find us.

 

[VikingAl]

I didn't even think to ask at the stand & I spent a fair while there looking at & admiring the items on show to get some inspiration!. Great idea with the phone numbers or way of identifying each other, would definitely come in handy as for some reason the lady behind the till looked at me very oddly when I asked if she knew about the guys from the forum & where they were.

 

[EnErY]

It's always good to meet a few like minded people and talk about turning. I'm looking forward to the next one!

Thanks Bill for organising the lunch venue too.

Your very welcome Paul Thank You for such interesting conversation along with mike where I gained so much inspiration and guidance from you both it was a good day unlucky missing the rest of the guys but thank you all for such a success and I take my hat off to mike also he worked hard with little response but the rewards were we enjoyed it Lets have another :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Regards
Bill

 

[henton49er]

Lets have another

OK, Bill. Your turn to make the arrangements :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[EnErY]

Ok Mike gimme Names and date We Go Up To The North of wales Ill travel Up be a good Day out Or a overnight stop in a b&b For Me Im game perhaps go Over The Border :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I got my passport
Regards
Bill

 

[henton49er]

Ok Mike gimme Names and date We Go Up To The North of wales Ill travel Up be a good Day out Or a overnight stop in a b&b For Me Im game perhaps go Over The Border :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I got my passport
Regards
Bill

Hi Bill,

Forum member brianhabby was interested in a North Wales meet. Suggest you liaise with him re possible venues.