Tapers & More Workbenches – 3rd Jul 2019

Jul 082019
 

We had a preview of Chris’s beautiful workbench last month, and this month Chris showed us where he got his inspiration from – Robert Lang’s 21st Century Workbench.

Click on the picture below to see how to buy the plans at a very reasonable price.


 

And then – another excellent workbench from Brian! Click on the picture below for Brian’s economic workbench (with a costing of various options – excellent value!)

Brian’s Modified Workbench with Costing


 

Members were then given practical demonstrations of 2 different methods for cutting tapers on the Workcentre. Brian used a Taper Jig from Carbatec, and Chris used his L-Jig coupled with an electronic angle finder.

Brian’s Method – the Carbatec Taper Jig

Chris’ Method – L-jig and electronic angle finder

 

Craig then showed us a simple idea for a plant stand

And Chris finished an action packed night with a list of his favourite websites

(click on the picture to see the full list and actionable links)

Woodworking Benches – 5th Jun 2019

Jun 182019
 

We had a great night looking at that essential component of any workshop – the woodworking bench.

A number of members gave presentations on their benches, and why they liked them –
functionality, accessibility, stability, suitability, affordability and how good they looked!

Click on any of the photos below to see the full presentation

Bob’s Bench

Chris’s Bench

Craig’s Benches

John’s Benches

Trevor’s Bench

John finished the night with a great presentation on the variety of workbenches available to members – click on the title page below to see his full presentation.



And here is the article Chris sent us on the most common workbench questions from Christopher Schwarz’s book Workbenches – from Design & Theory to Construction & Use – just click on the book cover below.



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20th Anniversary Celebrations – May 2017

Apr 222019
 

It’s been 20 years since the first meeting of the Triton Owners’ Club of the ACT – 20 years of fun, inspiration, friendship, learning and woodwork!

Click on the original invitation and agenda for the very first meeting above,
and below is a photo of our beautiful 10th anniversary cake

Our 20th anniversary celebrations were held at the Bungendore Wood Works, where we were greeted by our amazing host David who took us on an initial tour of the Gallery

This was followed by great food and great discussion at the Café Wood Works

And then a demonstration by our resident expert David of finishing techniques

And a tour of the upstairs gallery – what an amazing king post!

And back to the Café for celebratory cake

The cake was so delicious we ate it before anyone remembered to take a picture of it! It was a beautiful Triton workbench complete with wood shavings – oh well, maybe we’ll remember next time

We had such a great time!

Thank you so much to David and all his staff – and a special thank you to the lovely people in the Café who looked after us so well

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