Cressing temple show - a few pictures

RobertMP · Last edited by RobertMP on Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:46 am; edited 1 time in total

Must admit I was fascinated by the chainsaw carving

Some could hardly Bear it

The Barns

Inside the hand tool barn

Hollowing tool demo in the other barn. Huge handle!

More timber prep the hard way demo

Found a lathe for the turners

Back to the carver for his second session

Future chainsaw carver? (it was a toy with a rubber chain Wink

OPJ · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 5:41 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the photos, Robert. Very interesting stuff. Almost like a Westonbirt for the South East... Wink

...Did you buy anything??? Very Happy

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RobertMP · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 6:05 pm Post subject:

Only a tin of Chesnuts finishing oil Smile

Oh and a bacon bap and a cup of tea. Van sold Chinese food too - bacon had an odd Chinese taste to it Laughing

Was getting moaned at for dinner when I put up the pictures - bit more time now. I stayed about 4 hours - which is a long time for me as I was in and out of ally pally in under an hour. I thought the demonstrations were good. The power tool section was a bit disappointing with only record power having a proper display. I really don't get hand tools Smile

I spent some time in the hand tool barn trying to work out why all these people were lovingly caressing the expensive looking hand planes without success. They just don't appeal to me. Give me a machine any day.

Anyway the demonstrations made it worth the trip and the entry price. Hope everyone else enjoyed it.

wizer · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:29 pm Post subject:

Sorry I missed you Robert, I'm actually in your shot of the hand tool barn.

Here's my pics:

A Girl hacking up an Oak tree trunk with a massive hammer and wooden wedges Shocked

Richard Maguire's Awesome Workbenches.

MarkW Trying out Philly and Holtey's planes

On the verge of being kicked out....

This was probably one of the best shows I've ever been to. Such a relaxing, welcoming atmosphere and everyone was full of enthusiasm. It topped Westonbirt in that there was hardly any craft stalls and the associated punters that pulls in. I just can't wait til the next one.
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Doug B · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:45 pm Post subject:

I only managed a few snaps, i was too busy having a great time. It was very nice to meet the guys from the forum, but too many names to remember them all.Just sad i had to come home & miss tomorrow, hopefully it will be on again next year.

First that terrible man Mr Hancock greasing the slope for Tom

Then Tom plunging head first down it, with the dreaded Munro Anxious

The next is a guy converting tree trunks into square beams,

& the chainsaw carver nearly finished.

Finally flies round Mr Charlesworths honey pot, Dave ,Tom & Mark. I don`t know about a Hotley, i`d just like my Stanley to work like Mr C`s

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and the question on everyones lips tom is .... did you buy a rolly munroe hollowing tool.... as if we couldnt guess Rolling Eyes

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DaveL · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:01 pm Post subject:

Doug B · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:04 pm Post subject:

At least he was smiling in these pic`s & he was parting with money Shocked

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Schummie · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:58 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the photos guys, I hope there coming more.

Schummie
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Harbo · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:00 am Post subject:

Thanks for the pictures especially for us that did not make it - a bit too far for me and I'm saving the pennies for another visit to Lee Valley, Toronto in November Wink

Looked like a splendid venue and lovely weather.

Hope they do it again at West Dean next year which is nearer home for me?

Rod

wizer · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:22 am Post subject:

Thanks guys, I knew I could rely on you to really rub it in!

It was a good day and we had a bit of the craic as my missus would say. Mark Hancock is a top bloke and saw me coming all the way from Kent Wink

I just can't wait to get out in the 'shop and use this incredibly expensive tool

See you all next year chaps.
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wizer · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:24 am Post subject:

matt · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:59 am Post subject:

Any discounts on Veritas and/or Lie Neilsen to make it worth my while?

Blister · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:24 am Post subject:

OPJ · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:28 am Post subject:

Great sets of photos guys, please, keep them coming! Very Happy

Tom, is that the price?!? Shocked

That's more than double the cost of my lathe! I hope you got your 10% show discount, at least!! Wink

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