THERE is a group of men in Dubbo who can make the most perfect children's toy that you will not find in any shops.
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Dubbo Woodturning and Woodcraft Club Incorporated meet on Wednesdays and the 20 active members just love to catch up over a social cup of coffee.
Reg Harder has been with the club for five years and has so far contributed to making a kindergarten set, which will be raffled for the oncology unit at Dubbo Base Hospital.
"I've been interested in wood-turning for the last 10 years. It started as a hobby and it's a passion of mine. I can do more things with the craft now," Mr Harder said.
"I never used to turn before but I'm lucky I work with a good group of turners who have shown me how to do it."
There are school-aged boys in the club as well as those over 80, which Mr Harder was happy about.
"If there are any kids willing to be involved, it'll be good to see some younger faces. It's no game and there are no set things to do.
"A lot of the wood-turners have developed a technique and there are tools we use for certain things but at the end of the day it's a very hands-on job, but very enjoyable," he said.
Among the furniture in the raffle there is a toy car with trailer, table and chairs, which took between three and four months to finish.