Gallery

Here is some of our latest work

Simon’s triple depth turned and carved hollow form

John’s red gum burl platter 450 mm dia

Simon’s white mallee burl bowl

Jeff’s red mallee burl platter

Another view of Bronte’s beautiful bowl

Look at the detail of the knight

Simon again

Simon showing his creativity

Another helmet by Simon

Suspended ornament by John

Winner Advanced Section

Simon’s camphor laurel platter/bowl turned on ten centres. Brilliant work from a inovative and skilled turner

Peter’s “footed” bowl

Ian’s trumpet

Recent Commissions

We regularly get requests from the public to produce replacement pieces for refurbishment projects or to make a keepsake item. Sometimes our members provide the timber, on others the client sources the timber. Cost of projects is negotiated between the turner and the client. Some examples of commissions are shown below. All enquiries welcome.

Outdoor table top – 480 mm dia

Birdcage fixture – 50 mm tall

Lawnmower rollers – 150 mm long

Solid timber stool – 450 mm tall

House finials – 1500 mm tall

Dragon egg and stand – 450 mm tall

Table legs

Totara burl platter

Box for ceremonial mace

Ceremonial mace and stand

Show and Tell

Items displayed and discussed at the last monthly meeting

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Southern Turners

Out and About

ST sheoak cutting2

ST sheoak cutting3

ST sheoak cutting

Craig chainsaw

Slabbing Redgum

Slabbing Stringybark

Slabbing Redgum

Hahndorf Market

Christmas dinner 2019

Willunga Almond Blossom Festival

Willunga Almond Blossom Festival

Willunga Almond Blossom Festival

McLaren Vale Market

Willunga Almond Blossom Festival

Tribal Elders

Southern Turners members about to leave a very enjoyable Turnfest (Seaworld, Queensland)

Olive wood Collection March 2024