West Auckland Woodturners Guild

07/08/2026

Here’s some pics of the German market we attended and some kids doing some turning and pyrograghy and our tulips that we sell to raise money for our charity for Parkinson’s such a worthy cause.

06/08/2026

Last nights club night with Phil teaching us how to use a skew chisel correctly which was a huge help as they can be very tricky so thanks Phil !
Also some of our show and tell from club members with a beautiful black Mari bowl by Moon, who is doing incredible, being the well deserved winner on the night.

05/08/2026

Kia ora Guild Members,

Our 1st Thursday meeting for August is coming up. Join us for a great evening of woodturning, conversation and community — non-members are always welcome to come along and see what we're about!
MEETING DETAILS

📅
Thursday, 6 August 2026
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
🕡
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Tea and socialising from 6:30 – 7:00 pm
📍
2 Rangeview Rd, Sunnyvale, Auckland
500m from the roundabout, first driveway on the right
Evening Programme
6:30
pm
Tea & Socialising
Arrive from 6:30 for a cuppa and a catch-up with fellow members and visitors.
7:00
pm
Club Notices & Raffle
Guild announcements, upcoming events, and the ever-popular raffle.
SHOW
&
TELL
Show & Tell Table
Open to everyone — bring along any woodturning of any quality, or any item of interest. Pieces are discussed to help all of us learn. No experience needed, all levels welcome!
DEMO
Demonstration
Mastering the Skew Chisel - One of the most useful — and most feared — tools on the rack. This demo covers proper tool angle, rubbing the bevel, and the technique that turns the skew from intimidating to indispensable.
👋 Non-members welcome!
Thinking about joining the Guild? Come along to a meeting and see what we're all about. There's no obligation — just great woodturning and good company.

We look forward to seeing you there. As always, the kettle will be on from 6:30!

Simon Taylor
Treasurer, West Auckland Woodturners Guild
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2 Rangeview Rd, Sunnyvale, Auckland 0629
P.O. Box 69135, Glendene, Waitākere 0645

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19/07/2026

Craig from Stihl in Kumeu had some great pieces of equipment to show us, I especially liked the wood splitting axe. Nothing like a Stihl they’re a cut above 😂

15/07/2026

Kia ora Guild Members,

Our 3rd Thursday meeting for July is coming up. Join us for a great evening of woodturning, conversation and community — non-members are always welcome to come along and see what we're about!
MEETING DETAILS

📅
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
🕡
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Tea and socialising from 6:30 – 7:00 pm
📍
2 Rangeview Rd, Sunnyvale, Auckland
500m from the roundabout, first driveway on the right
Evening Programme
6:30
pm
Tea & Socialising
Arrive from 6:30 for a cuppa and a catch-up with fellow members and visitors.
7:00
pm
Club Notices & Raffle
Guild announcements, upcoming events, and the ever-popular raffle.
SHOW
&
TELL
Show & Tell Table
Open to everyone — bring along any woodturning of any quality, or any item of interest. Pieces are discussed to help all of us learn. No experience needed, all levels welcome!
DEMO
Demonstration
Sthil Guy will be demonstrating: A practical look at chainsaw safety for the woodturner and woodworker — the protective gear you need, and the key dos and don'ts for safe use around the clubrooms and at home.
👋 Non-members welcome!
Thinking about joining the Guild? Come along to a meeting and see what we're all about. There's no obligation — just great woodturning and good company.

We look forward to seeing you there. As always, the kettle will be on from 6:30!

Simon Taylor
Treasurer, West Auckland Woodturners Guild

09/07/2026

Demo night we were lucky enough to have master woodturner Troy Grimwood showing us how to make a lidded box . Talk about perfection amazing to watch and we all learnt a lot!

14/06/2026

Busy day at the club

14/06/2026

Hollowing out a wee pohutakawa bowl

31/05/2026

Had a bit of fun trying something new at the club doing scroll saw work

26/05/2026