Bidding Rules – Oneway Lathe Bed Extension

·         The minimum bid shall be $250.00.

·         Only KWT members may enter bids.  To be valid, a bid may be either hand-written or type-written on a piece of paper and clearly show the following:

o   the bid amount in dollars and cents.

o   the following statement:

"I agree that by submitting this bid, should I be the successful bidder, that I shall forward the full bid amount via Interac e-transfer to the  Treasurer  of the Kingston Woodturners at  waltsepic@gmail.com, or in cash, hand-delivered to Walt Sepic, within seven (7) days of receiving notification.  I further agree to take possession of the bed extension within seven (7) days after receiving notification from the Treasurer of the Kingston Woodturners, that payment in full has been satisfactorily received." 

• The bidder shall then place their signature at the end of that statement, along with their full name, address, desired contact info (an email or phone number, only) and the date the bid was prepared.

·         Bids are to be placed in a sealed envelope and delivered to the Treasurer of the Kingston Woodturners either at his place of residence, 3000 Lakefield         Dr., Inverary, ON, K0H 2X0, or in person at any of our monthly meetings during the bidding period.

·         Bidding will open at 9:00 am on February 24, 2026 and close at 6:15 pm on Tuesday, March 17, the night of the KWT March monthly meeting.

·         Only bids received during the bidding period will be eligible for consideration.

·         At the conclusion of the bidding period, two designated members of the Executive Committee shall open all bids, but consider only those they                      determine to be valid bids in determining the winner. The winning bidder will be advised by Walt Sepic, our KWT Treasurer.

If you have any questions regarding the bidding process, please contact Larry Magee by e-mail as soon as possible at larrymagee885@gmail.com.

Skills Nights:   See the upcoming events page for details 

Community Support Initiative - Cancer Patients Wig Stands

We are a non-profit organization that, with the help of our members, is trying to bring people together in the Kingston area  . We support educational and social community activities and any type of community-building initiative.

Next Monthly Meeting:  Tuesday 17 March 2026

The meeting will be held at the Lion's Club Hall, 935 Sydenham Road (west side of Sydenham Rd, opposite Cataraqui Cemetery). There is some parking in front of the building and behind. Street parking is also available on Sydenham Road.

Please do not park in the driveway that runs alongside the hall, as that is the neighbour's property.

This month,  demonstration: TBA

The Challenge for the March Meeting is to turn a Hummingbird house or wig stand.

Reminders:

• Turning Essentials.  The club sells CA glue, accelerator, sandpaper and end sealer at every monthly meeting.  

• - Your $60 Annual dues are now due.  You may either pay (Cash or Cheque payable to "Kingston Woodturners") at any meeting, or via Interac e-transfer at any time to: waltsepic@gmail.com

   

  - Wig Stands.  The Kingston Health Services Cancer Clinic at KGH is in need of our wig stands.  Please bring in any that you've completed in order that we may continue supporting our community in this manner.

   

  - Library Items.  If you have any items you'd borrowed, please bring them back, now

• KWT Library is always looking for more books and DVDs. If you have anything you would like to donate, please bring them to any monthly meeting.

Contact us to find out how you can get involved now.