CALGARY WOODTURNERS GUILD
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MINDED PEOPLE EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE OF WOOD TURNING)
MARCH 2005 – NEWSLETTER
GUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEW BUSINESS/OTHER
- Jim Jones expressed appreciation for Tony Lucas, Jim Osenton, Ron Falconer, Terry Golbeck and Stafford Wagstaff helping with the symposium at Okotoks High School. Their expertise was much appreciated by attending students. In view of the success for this event Jim expects to have another one next year.
- President Wilf reported the purchase of a demo lathe is still in process.
- Dave Beeman has located another supply of Birch on Highway 22 north of Rocky Mountain House. He says one can buy a ½ ton truck load for $5 Bucks. Call Dave @ 238-0311 if you have any interest.
- Jim Osenton has met with Gordon Scruggs widow, Dorothy, and they are trying to develop a process of selling Gordon's tools. There is a possibility his Vicmarc lathe is already spoken for. They are thinking of holding a tool garage sale and if this transpires, Jim will provide the writer with a list of sale items, and I will E'Mail our members with details.
- AAW is running a contest for best Web Sites. Norm Olsen, our Webmaster, is going to submit an entry for our club.
- Moe Belanger is wondering if any members have any experience turning pool cues. If so, call Moe @ 277-3060.
- Black Forest Wood Company courses coming up:
- There are still spaces available for Binh Pho turning "Thin wall with
Green Wood etc". for April 16
- Mike Darlow will be conducting classes April 21, 23 & 24, May 14 &
15, June 4&5, and Afternoon classes on April 15.
- Bowl Turning April 30 & May 1.
- Richard Raffan July 9.
Contact the Company @ 255-6044 for more information.
-Lee Valley Tools Ltd courses coming up:
- Introduction to Turning with Jim Osenton April 5, 6 & 7.
- Sharpening Woodturning Tools with Jim Osenton April 5.
Contact the Company @ 253-2066 for more information.
- Andy Lockhart handed out data on "Sanding the Inside of Turned Vessels".
This can be obtained from Website "www. Woodezine.com"
- The House of Tools is holding a Sorby Demonstration with factory reps. on Tuesday March 8 @6:00 to 9:00 pm and Wednesday March 9 @ 10:00 to noon, Cost free
- Carl is looking for help with our Newsletter. Carl is waiting for your call.
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
President Wilf presented a slate of:
Ron Falconer, Norm Olsen, Jim Osenton, Carl Smith, Stafford Wagstaff, and
Wilf Talbot. It was MOVED, SECONDED AND UNANAMOUSLY CARRIED that the slate
of directors presented be Directors until their replacements have been elected
by the Membership.
- President Wilf reported that 3 of the above elected Directors will stand for 1 year, and the other 3 for 2 years. By following this method, we will elect 3 new Directors each year and this approach will provide overlap.
REPORTS
- Secretary- Treasurer, Carl, reported that
we have in excess of $3,000. in our bank account.
- He also reported that Financial Statements for year ended December 31, 2004
have now been audited by members, Henri Lefebvre, CGA., and Lyle Cuthbert,
and that the statements would be included in our March mailing to members.
- Dues for 2005 should be paid now. Carl is going to contact
those members who have not as yet paid.
- Ron Falconer, Librarian etc. reported
that more videos are in transit to us.
- He also gave us an update on the Steam Engine Turning Project. He has some
blue prints but needs more before proceeding.
- John Simard, Exhibitions, reported that we have ceased our relationship with the oak Shop, however still enjoy a good relationship with Lee Valley. The writer suggests having a look at the display at Lee Valley. It's well done.
- Jim Osenton, Programs, reported that Shop
Tours will take place on SATURDAY JUNE 11. He has enough located in the North
end and is looking for some in the South end. The concept is to visit those
in the north, then have lunch/bar-b-que in that area, then proceed to those
in the south during the afternoon. So, if you live in the south and feel the
need to clean up your shop, call Jim @ 286-3667.
DEMONSTRATION
- Tony Lucas showed an example of inserting wooden keys into vessels which have cracked or have blemishes which could cause them to break open. Tony spent some time with John Morel for ideas and then proceeded to insert keys into a large vessel with a large expanding blemish. He turns his large vessels green and the ones displayed were Manitoba Maple. The starting point is making the keys usually of contrasting wood colour/type, then cutting openings in vessels with an edge trimmer and Xacto knife with a #11 blade to accommodate the keys. The final result was pleasing to the eye as well as stabilizing the piece.
Tony told us about the Cantos Music Selection. It contains many fine old pieces with nice inlay. The collection includes over 200 instruments from 246 B.C. to today. The display is located on 2nd floor, 134 - 11th Avenue SE. One needs to phone 543-5115 for an appointment to view the display.
Tony is moving to Kimberley, BC. So to provide him with arousing
send-off we did a kinda roast, led by Andy Lockhart. From this, we learned
a few things about Tony ie: One of our members is the only known guy who has
slept with him and stubbornness can be a hobby. Tony accepted our good wishes
with his usual aplomb.
RAFFLE
Kathy Somerville on behalf of Lee Valley donated a Spindle
Gouge, and Vern Steinbrecker donated a Candlestick Kit. Wilf won the Spindle
Gouge, and Jim Wallbridge won the Candlestick Kit. Proceeds from the raffle
were $105.00.
 Colin showed us a nice selection of pens produced from kits (Peter Harvey Woodworking Supplies) |
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 Joe Hoffman talked about a Longworth Chuck. If anyone wants more information about this go to Website www.fholder.com/Woodturning/chuck.htm. |
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 Stafford Wagstaff displayed a small vessel produced from Plumb and another one from Manitoba Maple |
 Bob McFetridge displayed 2 canes turned in Cost Rica. |
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 Jim Edwards displayed a couple of bowl and explained his finishing technique. His finish will be reviewed below. |
 Jim Jones displayed a bowl with off-centre legs. |
 Ron Falconer displayed a homemade extention tool for sanding
inside of bowls utilizing an old Jacobs Chuck. He also reviewed 2 lidded boxes
and 2 bowls
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 Jim Osenton displayed some very small wooden rings that he produced in large quantity for a customer. He told us how he made them and asked if anyone wished to carry on producing for his client. |
JIM EDWARDS SALAD BOWL FINISH
Jim gets General Finish's Salad Bowl Finish from Woodchuckers in Toronto.
They cost $11.00 a pint. The club could order some and sell at a slight mark-up,
however, we would rather not and it would be best to work with Jim if you
would like some, call Jim @ 995-1644 and he can order in bulk. Jim has had
great success using this "food ready" product. If you wish to order
direct, call John at Woodchuckers @ 1-800-551-0192. Furthermore if you would
like copies of Craft Supplies catalogues, call Jim and he can order from Woodchuckers
at the same time, or again you can order direct. Jim you might order a couple
of copies for our Library.
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at 7:00 PM at Black Forest Wood Co.
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AGENDA
TBS
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Carl