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Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade
Jun 4^th, 2015 at 7:51pm

I want to find out if there is enough interest before I go about setting up either one. The last 2 C&T's had only a few members participate.

For those of you who are new to our C&T's, it is a Challenge to create a piece, to the best of your abilities, that meets the specifications given, & once completed, you will Trade it to another participant either in a Round Robin Trade, where A sends to B, B sends to C, C sends to D... or you have a Partner Trade to send your piece, and your partner will send you their piece. Trade assignments are given after pieces are completed and all photos posted. If you haven’t posted a picture of your completed piece by the deadline, you will not be eligible for a trade.

A Wood Trade is similar except you are trading a USPS flat rate box of local wood with someone.

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Steve Doerr WR Addict Offline Wood is one of God's hidden /> /> canvases. Posts: 837 Joplin Missouri USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #1 - Jun 4^th, 2015 at 9:01pm Jim, I voted for the C&T. I've participated in several of the wood swaps and think it would be neat to get a turning from another turner. Steve
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Curtis Warstler Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 354 Thornton Colorado USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #2 - Jun 4^th, 2015 at 10:26pm Hey Jim I am up for another C and T, I ran out of time on the last one due to peice blowing up. Itching for another c and t
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Tom Coghill WR Addict Offline Turning, when I am done with my chores. Posts: 1,128 The Villages Florida USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #3 - Jun 5^th, 2015 at 10:38am I voted for the C&T - Can you also request that people in the C&T sign their work?
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Steve Doerr WR Addict Offline Wood is one of God's hidden /> /> canvases. Posts: 837 Joplin Missouri USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #4 - Jun 5^th, 2015 at 10:47am Great point Tom
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Curtis Warstler Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 354 Thornton Colorado USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #5 - Jun 5^th, 2015 at 3:52pm Yea the last trade I did with steve, I didnt have a fresh sharpie or my wood burner. But I have them now
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Guy Bratt WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 940 Richmond Michigan USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #6 - Jun 6^th, 2015 at 10:34pm I always look forward to both.
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Guy Bratt WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 940 Richmond Michigan USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #7 - Jun 6^th, 2015 at 10:38pm Jim should we promote this poll in the "turning talk" and "Other turning topics" sections?
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Ed Weber WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Posts: 8,989 Wilton California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #8 - Jun 7^th, 2015 at 10:16am Guy, if you want to get more members involved in a wood trade or a C&T, go right ahead and promote it, that's what it's about, member participation. It may be that there aren't enough members able to spare the time for this type of thing right now, but you never know unless you ask.
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Steve Hudson Junior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 40 Mooresville, NC USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #9 - Jun 7^th, 2015 at 3:01pm I participated in the last wood trade and loved it, so I vote for a trade. The parameters of a C&T would determine my interest level as I have limited tools and skills . Thanks, Steve
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Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade
Reply #10 - Jun 7^th, 2015 at 3:34pm

Steve Hudson wrote on Jun 7^th, 2015 at 3:01pm:

I have limited tools and skills

I've found that over the years the C&T's have given me an opportunity to turn items that I may not have thought of, or may not have ever tried. Your skill level will improve when trying different things.
Look at the C&T's in the gallery and see what you think.
Jim didn't mention the parameters of the challenge, so you might want to suggest something.

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Curtis Warstler Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 354 Thornton Colorado USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #11 - Jun 7^th, 2015 at 3:58pm How about a hollow form with some type of inlay. Be it powder metal or stone or some type of a dye, or airbrush finish. Thoughts? This would be good for beginer to advanced.
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Tony Rozendaal WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 1,003 East Troy, WI Wisconsin USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #12 - Jun 7^th, 2015 at 4:54pm I voted "both" but would be more interested in a C & T than a wood trade.
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Glenn Jacobs WR Addict Offline JC L&S Posts: 2,077 North DFW, Texas Texas USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #13 - Jun 8^th, 2015 at 4:36pm Since I'm not employed at the moment, I voted C&T. Got some new blocks to make something from. Do not have the fancy tools to make a hollow form, BUT would like to see the parameters before I un-commit. Glenn J.
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David Hamann WR Administrator WR Patron Offline papadave Posts: 5,709 Pasco WA Washington USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #14 - Jun 9^th, 2015 at 2:08am Steve Hudson wrote on Jun 7^th, 2015 at 3:01pm: I have limited tools and skills this is the best reason to do a C&T, have you do something outside your normal area.
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JimQuarles WR Addict WR Patron Offline WR Rocks, BIG Time! Posts: 13,194 Glendale, AZ Arizona USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #15 - Jun 9^th, 2015 at 2:17am There is a reason we call it a "Challenge". We want to challenge you to expand your abilities.
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Ed Weber WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Posts: 8,989 Wilton California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #16 - Jun 9^th, 2015 at 9:06am JimQuarles wrote on Jun 9^th, 2015 at 2:17am: We want to challenge you to expand your abilities. For example, I never really had any desire to make a Christmas ornament. after a C&T a few years ago, I seem to be making them all the time. And to this day, I curse Jim every time I turn a new one
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Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade
Reply #17 - Jun 9^th, 2015 at 11:54am

I have not participated in a C&T event but here are my suggestions for potential participants guidelines:

1) Hollow form, bowl, plate(s) or platter made of two or more species of wood

2) Bowl or platter with a Unique Surface Treatment (burning, airbrush, carving, texture, inlay, sandblast, etc.)

3) Multiple turnings assembled into a single themed piece (still being able to ship in a flat rate box) – may require some assembly required upon receipt???

4) Incorporate Glass into a turning (inexpensive commercial glass, sea glass, or glass beads, or marbles, or make your own etc.) as an accent / highlight or center of interest

5) Multi-axis turning

6) Daily use items

or a combo of two or more of these ...

Any feedback on past events, favorites or interest in the above or votes for additions to the list??

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Richard Pyle Active Member Offline Carpe Lignum Posts: 154 Oklahoma City Oklahoma USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #18 - Jun 9^th, 2015 at 2:02pm My abilities need a lot of expanding... I'll be happy to give it a try...
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Ed Weber WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Posts: 8,989 Wilton California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #19 - Jun 9^th, 2015 at 2:58pm A lot of good suggestions Tom, thanks Keep in mind that not everyone has hollowing tools or other specialty tools. We want to be able to have as many people participate as possible. Keep the suggestions coming and get others interested
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Tom Coghill WR Addict Offline Turning, when I am done with my chores. Posts: 1,128 The Villages Florida USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #20 - Jun 9^th, 2015 at 3:04pm Ed - I agree 100% that is why I tried to make each area broad enough to allow many abilities / tools and materials. and Ed, THANK YOU for all you do to put this together / keep it going and moderate it to remain on subject. Tom
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Bert Delisle WR Addict Offline Posts: 1,424 Calgary Alberta Canada Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #21 - Jun 13^th, 2015 at 11:03am I voted for C&T, past participation gave me inspiration to try something I had not done yet. Great confidence builder and fun.
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JimQuarles WR Addict WR Patron Offline WR Rocks, BIG Time! Posts: 13,194 Glendale, AZ Arizona USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #22 - Jun 19^th, 2015 at 11:39pm With 15 people wanting a C&T, it looks like that is what we will do. Any suggestions before I go in the back of my shop and brew up some ideas?
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Curtis Warstler Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 354 Thornton Colorado USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #23 - Jun 20^th, 2015 at 1:10am Hollow form Multi Axis inside out Or ???
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Don Bunce Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 256 Valparaiso Indiana USA	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #24 - Jun 20^th, 2015 at 4:11am How about turning something that is not wood? Plywood, MDF, OSB, Corian, alabaster, bondo, epoxy, brass, aluminum, etc, etc..... Or any combination thereof.
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Curtis Warstler Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 354 Thornton Colorado USA Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #25 - Jul 14^th, 2015 at 12:14am Jim, Any movement on this? Just curious so I can start to make plans. Curt
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Bert Delisle WR Addict Offline Posts: 1,424 Calgary Alberta Canada Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #26 - Sep 14^th, 2015 at 5:59pm How about an off center turning. Not multi axis, just off center.
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Dirk Hoogendoorn WR Addict Offline either a mistake or design opportunity Posts: 609 Meaford Ont. Ontario Canada Gender:	Re: Challenge & Trade or Wood Trade Reply #27 - Sep 16^th, 2015 at 10:22pm I know the survey is closed, but thought I would add my 2c worth, challenge and trade if you go outside the USA.
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Question: Are you interested in a C&T or Wood Trade later this month?
* This poll has now closed *
Challange & Trade 11 (61.1%) Wood Trade 1 (5.6%) Both 4 (22.2%) Neither 2 (11.1%) Total votes: 18 « Created by: JimQuarles on: Jun 4^th, 2015 at 7:51pm »