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Blue Mtns Woodturners are hosting Turning Escape 2012 on 21-23 Sept 2012. This event will be held at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains and will be a weekend of turning whatever you want. Get more details by hitting the word "index" below:
Index and look at the Turning Escape page.:2tsup:
Welcome Ryhs
Good to see that posted so early :2tsup:
Looks like a fun weekend. Do the lathes need to be tagged by an electrician?
Ross
You will be responsible to ensure that your electrical equipment meets OHS requirements.:2tsup:
Aha, so Sydney is finally hosting an event similar to the turn arounds.:D
So , will we see you there?
Ross
I thought it was in The Blue Mountains not Sydney almost 80k's away.:U
Ray in Melbourne speak 80ks is still in sydney just a short drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by wheelinround
From what I have seen and heard it should be a great weekend, well worth supporting.:2tsup:
The 12hour drive is a bit of a killer for us.:(
You never know with me.:wink::DQuote:
Originally Posted by Ross
I'll bring the pen kits. Oh and I won't tell anyone.Quote:
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Ross
That would be good Victorian's coming to learn to turn the NSW way :U or is this just a Victorian Turn fest across the boarder.:; Still should be a whole lot of fun.Quote:
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Definitely NOT a Victorian event. This will be pure NSW, although Mexicans are invited.... Seriously, we are hoping this will bring the concept of "Turn-abouts/Fests etc" into the Sydney area, although it's 80 km away from the Bridge. What better place to have such an event than in the beautiful Blue Mountains
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Just to advise those asking for application forms. Bookings will not open until October 1st so that we can avoid people booking in now and turning up 12 months early in Sept this year.
Forms will be available through the website
Turning Escape
Cost for the event has been set at $170 per person. Check out the website for details of what is covered in the cost..... just about everything.:2tsup:
Happy to advise that Trend Timbers will be on hand at Turning Escape 2012 to handle all the needs of those attending, you know "Damn forgot.....", well now Trend Timbers will be on hand to help.:2tsup:
Only 6 weeks to go before application forms for Turning Escape 2012 become available. One other attraction, we are organising some activities for partners, something unique to the Blue Mountains.
Read more about this event at our website Turning Escape
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There's only a bit more than 1 month to go before applications are open for this great event. Check out the website for more details.:2tsup:
www.bluemtnswoodturners.org.au..
Sounds very interesting. Glad NSW has something like this on - sick of reading about the Vic ones :)
Bringing the lathe will be a challenge, but worth the effort, I think.
Cheers,
Dave
Application forms for this event will be available later next week. You will be able to download the form from our website. Just fill it out and send, along with payment, and you will be in. Although it will be a matter of "first in...." basis. Any questions please email "[email protected]".
Website address : Index
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Yep, we have opened applications for this event. Go to the website and you will be able to download the form. Don't hesitate as entrants are limited to 120 and applications are accepted on a "First In" basis.
Click here to go to the website.
MMM... if you don't take to kindly to the Mexican's across the boarder... what on earth would you do if a SANDGROPER... found the idea of this pretty exciting.... ???
WHAT AN AWESOME IDEA.... !!!
SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING.....!!!
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To answer the emails we have received, applications forms can be downloaded from our website.
Go to www.bluemtnswoodturners.org.au and look under "Turning Escape 2012"
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Rhys
Sandgropers would be most welcome.Quote:
Originally Posted by kekemo
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SANDGROPER...is going to bite the bullet...she's seriously considering coming over for weekend...
...my queery is if there would be anyone in Syndey area who would or could let me know how accessable destination is.. could one get there with out much difficulty... don't see point of hiring car... when I'm going to have my mind firmly entrenched in turning for complete weekend....
Will make sure I not to book QANTAS... hehehehe
Kekemo is going to venture out her save zone...
Brother's coming down to decide which lathe to set up... want to make legs for furniture...
Yes I know how boring...but it's neccessary...
keep well & stay safe...
Cheers Kekemo:;
Kekemo Blue Mountains is very accessible, so is the venue.Quote:
Originally Posted by kekemo
Plane to Sydney, Train (if your pensioner $2.50) to Blue Mountain's bring your camera just for scenery. Many coaches also do motel pick up maybe if there were enough people flying in Rhys could organise a coach for everyone if arriving the same day.:;
Pity that gnome bloke Dingo has given up woodworking you could have dragged him along.:;
Hey Kekemo,Quote:
Originally Posted by kekemo
Sent you an email, forget bringing your lathe, we will provide one for sandgropers. Public transport from airport to Katoomba very easy, but it's about a 2 hour trip, the last hour very scenic. We can pick up at Katoomba station.
Hope to see you there
Rhys43
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Great idea, we've been given a coach for the weekend by the local council. We are going to use it for tours on Saturday for the "non woodturning" participants. We should be able to use it for a pickup from Mascot, if the number are there, on the Friday. We certainly can arrange a pickup from, and return to, Katoomba station for those coming by trainQuote:
Originally Posted by wheelinround
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Originally Posted by Rhys43
Hope you don't mean Mini Bus Rhys but could be excellent if it has the usual disabled lift if required.......some of these turners are not lite.:;
Don't think the council coach has a lift but we will provide whatever assistance we can, if needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by wheelinround
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Please to advise that we have sourced a good supply of wood for sale at the event. Prices will be extremely attractive so if you run out of wood over the weekend we should have enough to suppliment. Hope to see you all there. :2tsup:
Things are moving along well for the event. Members of Woodies clubs around Sydney can expect a visit from us over the next few months.
Remember, attendance is limited so don't leave it tooooo long to book in.
Visit the website Index and select "Turning Escape 2012" for more information and the application form.
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What if I just want to come along and have a look and perhaps a chat?
We are planning visits to interested clubs in and around the Sydney area (including Newcastle - Goulburn - Orange - Mudgee areas) to provide info on this event. If you belong to a club which has members who may be interested let us know and we will try to come out and have a chat with you, along with a DVD and brochures. Email us to [email protected].:2tsup:
A special event is planned for the Turning Escape 2012. All attendees are invited to bring along their "special or unique" lathes and tools. There will be an opportunity for you to demonstrate your "pole / treadle / steam / bike / etc lathe" or your "home made / ancient / unique / magic / etc tools". There's plenty of room to put them on display and exhibit your creativity and quirky woodworking ambitions. Take the opportunity to plan for this event. Book early and avoid disappointment, remember attendance will be limited to 120 people. Click here "Index" to go to the website for more details and applications forms.
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Good to see the amount of interest in Turning Escape from interstate. Only 4 months to go.
The event is open to all woodcraft enthusiasts be it woodturning, scroll sawing, box making, carving - if it involves wood you will be welcome.
Click "www.bluemtnswoodturners.org.au" for more details and application forms.:2tsup:
Sadly, due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has had to be cancelled for 2012.:((