How the club became involved In March 2014 the club was approached by Jim Stillings on behalf of the Army Cadet Force Platoon based in Rossett, which is between Wrexham and Chester, regarding a project the cadets were involved in at the Lochnagar Crater on...
Martin Pantony – CNWWA’s only remaining founder member — has provided us with a fascinating insight into the history of the club. To accompany his dialogue, he has also compiled a table showing the number of members, the meeting place and the chair person for...
A number of spindle and faceplate blanks of Spalted Beech are available to buy from Brian Hindley of Dragon Joinery, Wrexham. Sizes vary but are around 60mm thick. Pen blanks of various species illustrated below are 18 x 18 x x150mm. For...
Our friend and longstanding member of the club, Don Baird, sadly passed away recently. A number of members of the club attended his funeral on 8th of June and felt it appropriate that a small tribute should be included on the website. All who attended would agree,...
If you’re thinking about getting a new lathe take a look at this one installed by G&S Timber supplies in Penrith ( click link below). Hapfo 7000-CNC Lathe New Hapfo 7000-CNC Lathe installed at G&S Specialist Timber .Here's a sneak peak of the...
Just a very quick update on last night’s (25th May) auction at Sychdyn to let people know that the numbers have been crunched by our Treasurer, Peter who reports the receipts at a little under £500. A Fantastic result. This should increase further when an...
Just a quick reminder that May’s meeting is in the form of an Auction. Please have a critical look around your workshop for anything that is “surplus to requirements”. If you have anything that you are willing to donate, however tenuously related to...
Two 1metre logs, one cherry and one Laburnum are available in Caerwys. The logs have been felled in a private garden and are reasonably dry and are available for collection. For details of location and any terms please contact Mr Paul Taylor on 01352...
We are pleased to announce that CNWWA Secretary Howard Hughes has been appointed as the North Region Representative for the AWGB. We wish Howard every success in his new role.
Peter GreenonDave Atkinson demonstration – 24-Oct-19Looks like I missed a very good demonstration. Thanks to Rachel, Vish and Nigel for a good team report. A demonstration worthy of a 11pm fin…
VishonLochnagar Crater and our ClubThe club should be proud of its involvement in this record of history. The size of the crater staggering. The visit must have been a humblin…
Vish KinionWall clock demo by Peter GreenFor clarification- Rachel wrote this report with minor additions by me. Nigel’s detailed photos slotted into the script made the report so m…
VishonJune Meeting – AuctionWell done to auction team, perhaps a new career Peter as auctioneer!
Vish KinionMay Demo- Emma Cook ( The Tiny Turner )Peter thanks for a detailed report. For information there is a useful YouTube of this demo plus assembly. The commentary and photos should h…
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For October's demonstration evening the club welcomed Dave Atkinson, a highly respected and professional woodturner.
Dave treated us to a fast and furious 3-hour evening covering a shallow maple leaf shaped bowl, a yew lady with a hat, a child’s spinning top and an interesting demonstration of texturing both with and without purpose-made texturing tools.
Peter Green (CNWWA Chairman) treated 24 members to an inspiring demonstration last night, when he created a wall clock with contrasting wooden inserts in place of the usual numbers.
Look for a detailed description of his demo on our website shortly. Meanwhile, here are the step-by-step photos of his creation. ... See MoreSee Less
At tonight's club meeting, our very own Chairman — Peter Green — will be attempting to turn a wall clock with wooden inserts in lieu of numbers. Don't miss it! ... See MoreSee Less
Emma Cook (aka ‘The Tiny Turner’) treated 32 members to an excellent demonstration last night.
She created a hanging Christmas bauble, consisting of a hand blown glass sphere containing many small LED’s in various colours and a turned top and bottom finial.
Look for a detailed description of her demo on our website shortly. ... See MoreSee Less
Dave Atkinson demonstration – 24-Oct-1928th October 2019
Lochnagar Crater and our Club21st October 2019
Wall clock demo by Peter Green29th September 2019
June Meeting – Auction11th July 2019
May Demo- Emma Cook ( The Tiny Turner )17th June 2019
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