It differs from most other forms of woodworking in that the wood is moving while a stationary tool is used to cut and shape it. Many intricate shapes and designs can be made by turning wood.
Workshop: Woodturning & How to make your very own Stylish Pens
A workshop took place on March 29th on how to make stylish pens using the woodturning process. This is a form of woodworking that is used to create wooden objects on a lathe, a machine tool which rotates the work piece on its axis to perform various operations such as cutting and sanding. It differs from most other forms of woodworking in that the wood is moving while a stationary tool is used to cut and shape it.
A workshop took place on March 29th on how to make stylish pens using the woodturning process. This is a form of woodworking that is used to create wooden objects on a lathe, a machine tool which rotates the work piece on its axis to perform various operations such as cutting and sanding. It differs from most other forms of woodworking in that the wood is moving while a stationary tool is used to cut and shape it.
Tutors were Tom
O’Connell and Kevin McLernon
Making Bat Boxes: Helping Biodiversity
The group is part of the Terryland Forest Park Alliance.
The next "Make Your Own Bat Box" workshop will take place at 7pm on Wednesday May 17th. Fee is €12 which covers the cost of materials and light refreshments.
The session will be followed a few days later by a practical demonstration by Dr. Caitriona Carlin of NUI Galway, in association with the Vincent Wildlife Trust and the Galway Bat Group, of how and where best to place bat boxes. This event will take place in Terryland Forest Park.
Should you wish to book a place on this workshop, email felicity.gillespie@gmail.com. But please note that is a limited amount of places available. So book soon!
Workshops
Wood turning workshops normally take place on Tuesday nights from 7pm until 9pm when members can make their own creations using two lathes and tools provided by the Shed. 
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| Lamp made out of a lump of wood |
Relevant Web links
American Association of Woodturners
Click here to view the excellent American Association of Woodturners website that includes important guidelines on safety at work.
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