A Branch of the
Association of Woodturners of Great Britain
Welcome to our Website
We are an Associated branch of the AWGB in East Anglia We have demonstrations and talks at our monthly meetings and during the year we also have one day demonstrations given by well known turning celebrities.
Webmaster Brian Partridge brianpart@aol.com
Last changed 30/05/2024
Next Club Night Thursday 6th June
Unfortunately Nicky Weetman is unable to visit us at the moment due to personal problems. Instead we have decided to have this evening as our hands on evening with three lathes and so we encourage members to bring problems and ideas.
Competition 2019
(Pics by Bryan Wearmouth)
Basic small plate for novices
Decorated plate for experts
To see winners click HERE
Picture sent in by John Warner
This is Cocksedges steam powered turnery, that was in Halstead it was powered by a single cylinder steam engine. Steam was provided by a Cornish boiler, on which they burnt waste wood, lighting was provided by gas lamps. Products made were coconut shy balls, rolling pins, chair legs ect. It was interesting to watch all the line shafting and belts whizzing round. There were about 6 turners working, the works closed in the late 50s.
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the project page
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