Caboolture & District Woodcrafters Inc
The Association is located in its own premises within the grounds of the Caboolture Historical Village.
The Club caters for all facets of wood crafting through its well equipped workshop. As the Club is non-profit, work for individual profit is not allowed.
The Club runs regular courses in beginners and intermediate wood turning, pyrography and other courses as may be required from time to time.
Memberships fees and workshop fees are applicable.
CLUB OPENING TIMES
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday – 8am – 12pm
Thursday 6pm – 9pm.
CONTACT DETAILS
President – Murray Broomhall 0448 447 566
Vice President – Dori Durisotti (07) 5495 5649
Secretary – Leo Watt (07) 5497 0038
Treasurer – Trevor Smith (07) 5495 8310
Or PO Box 628 Caboolture, Q 4510
Website: caboolturewoodcrafters.com
At the moment the Woodcrafters club are helping to restore a drilling rig for the Caboolture Historical Society.
Pat Robertson has been making replicas of the wooden wheels for the drilling rig and has been kind enough to supply us with information relating to the job.
The large wheel was originally made from silky oak. The replica will be made from Blackbutt. comprised of 42 boards, each 200 x 30mm, then each board is shaped with a curve to fit together into a circle. Then nailed and bolted together.
Small inner wheel was originally from pine and so will the replica be made from pine. Comprised of 24 boards, shaped to an outer and inner circular shape, nailed and bolted together with a fibro brake system attached with 100 screws.
This project is another fantastic example of two clubs working together to save another piece history for the community.