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OCTOBER 2004 – NEWSLETTER
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEW BUSINESS/OTHER
Bob Vergette brought us up-to-date about the CANWEST TOOL SHOW AND SALE being held October 29/31/04. We need more volunteers, especially for Friday. Members wishing to display turning in the show should drop them off at a Committee member's home. They are: Bob Vergette, Wilf Talbot, Ron Falconer, Jim Osenton, Jaimie Berry or Stafford Wagstaff.
Andy Lockhart reminded us that Rob Cosman will be demonstrating Lie Nielsen tools at the next SAWS meeting, October 28th. SAWS meetings are held at the Calgary Drop-In Centre workshop, 5513 - 3rd Street SE.
Wilf Talbot told us about the cameras, and switcher which were brought back from the Vancouver Symposium. IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND UNANAMOUSLY APPROVED THAT WE PURCHASE SAME FOR $409.27. AND $54.00 PLUS GST FOR 3 STANDS. SAWS have a video projector and the plan is for SAWS to borrow our camera and we to borrow their projector as needs arise.
Jim Osenton was asked to get purchase details for a pull-down screen. He reported we can buy one for $71.00 or a Heavy Duty one for $97.00. It was felt that we should try using the wall for projection before buying a pull-down screen.
Kathy Somerville informed us that she/Lee Valley have a Record CL 3 lathe for sale @ $400.00 and a steady rest for $95.00
Peter Martens on behalf of Black Forest Wood Co. advising there is still some room in workshop/demonstration by Heather Cline on acrylic surface finishing, November 6/7. Contact Black Forest for details.
Ron Falconer spoke to us about the idea of having a collaborative turning. He suggested a ¼ scale steam tractor which could be placed on display at our special events, Heritage Park or Stampede Showcase. Ron can get a friend to produce blue prints, and the work could be split among interested members. A show of hands indicated interest and Ron will proceed to the next step in what could be a very interesting challenge to our members.
Wilf Talbot presented a CHALLENGE for our DECEMBER meeting. Members are invited to turn a 10" bowl for show at this meeting. LET'S GET AT IT!
12th Annual Woodturning Competition being sponsored by the Valley Turners in Ottawa on November 28-28th. $3,000. in prizes. Carl has details for those interested.
Wilf and Carl talked about:
- New form of application for membership into our club. (Following SAWS example.)
- New form to cover "Personal Information Protection Policy" (To cover
new Government Regulation, following SAWS example.)
- Replacement By-Laws and registration as a "Society" (Following Saws
example.)
These items will be provided to each member before being asked to vote on them.
- Insurance. Carl obtained a quote from Mel Gibson, Bishop
Morrow who handls insurance for SAWS. They will provide us with $2 Million Liability,
$10,000. Floater to cover assets owned by us, with $1,000. Deductible, for premium
of $1,000. per year. (This is their minimum premium). The Liability coverage
would cover "the club, its members and volunteers for all activities under
the auspices or direction of the group". The policy would name insured
as "the Calgary Woodturners Group, its members & Volunteers c/o Carl
Smith., (Or other designate.) and could be changed to Calgary Woodturners Society
if we decide to register as a society. Carl Recommended that we proceed with
this now. IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED AND UNANOMOUSLY APPROVED THAT WE PROCEED WITH
APPLYING FOR THIS INSURANCE POLICY NOW. (Carl has proceeded to do this.)
- Dues. While, the board hasn't finalized plans for the coming year, they expect
that dues will increase by $10.00 per member, especially to cover cost of insurance.
(New amount would be $30.00 with E'Mail and $35.00 without E'Mail.).
REPORTS
Secretary- Treasurer, Carl Smith
- Reported that we have $2,594. in our Bank Account. This includes $464. net
from raffles for library fund.
- Rent for our booth for the Spruce Meadows International Craft Show scheduled
for November 19 to 21 of $722.25 has already paid.
Exhibitions, Jamie Berry
- Jaimie talked to us about the upcoming Spruce Meadows Craft Sale being held
on November 19/21. Entry forms were circulated to interested members. A show
of hands indicated that 12 members are planning to place items in this sale
event. The committee has established a limit of 12 items per entrant. November
17 is cut-off date for entries. Sale items are to be delivered to a committee
member ie: John Simard, Jaimie Berry, Don Soul, Tony Lucas, or Dave Beeman.
Library, Ron Falconer
- Ron is still digesting the material, our members brought back from Provo.
Programs, Jim Osenton
- Demo's at our December meeting will consist of a variation of last year's
Egg Cup Competition.
- It's time to start thinking about planned shop tour for May, 2005. Jim needs
to have 3 shops for each morning and afternoon with, possibly, a BBQ somewhere
at noon. Get your ideas in to Jim.
RAFFLE
Kathy Somerville of Lee Valley donated another wonderful tool, a Robert Sorby
Eccentric Chuck. This together with various pieces of wood donated by Jay Anderson,
Glenn Summers, Don West, and Gordon Scruggs enabled the largest pot to date
of $128. towards our library fund. Elbren Summers won the Eccentric Chuck.
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Don West provided a very interesting demo on Finishing Process.
Rather than trying to highlight his comments, the following are his discussion notes.
Finishing Process Notes - Don West - October 5, 2004
Tooling the Piece
A) Sharp Tools
- Simple/easy methods for sharpening
- Repeatable techniques, save time and steel
- Fine grit stone
- Use a good diamond stone dresser - frequent use is not required
- I have eliminated all hand stone sharpening and touch up, even though I've
always prided myself on high skills in hand sharpening
B) Final Turning Cuts - Use Numerous Cutting and Scraping Methods
- The better methods are a function of:
· The wood
· Face or end grain
· Shapes in the piece
· Tools available
· Tool sharpness
· Tool profiles
Special Piece Preparation - If Required Before and During Final Cuts
- Decisions! Decide what are special effects or faults
- Leave/fix/fill/eliminate
For Cracks: Always use thin super glue first and never use accelerators (this is the only viscosity that I use now for any purpose) (accelerators weaken the bond, so I read)
Holes: Superglue and shavings from the piece - I prefer shavings over sawdust
Punk Wood: I usually use Polyall 2000. I will also use super glue if the piece is small and if exceptional penetration is desired.
Large Voids and Cracks: I use System Three
Sanding
Minimize: Avoid problems created by hard and soft zones
Power Sand:
· Usually works well thru about 400 grit
· I have had limited success with 600/800/1200 power sanding pads
· I prefer 3" snap on held stiff sanding pads
· Maximize speed of power sander and lathe
· If possible, use opposing directions of sander and lathe
· Speed and stiff pads will minimize sanding anomalies and in fact
will often eliminate tooling imperfections
· I use an 18 volt DeWalt drill. The extra weight probably helps and
tends to encourage use of body vs arm motion
Cutting Compounds
· I doubt that I will ever use them again - for example "EEE"
· I prefer 2000 grit hand sanding for several reasons
Waxes and Buffers:
Never again! Why?
· Time
· Cost factor (for some)
· Some shapes are not conducive
· Wax colouring problems with some coarse grained woods
· Wax finishes tend to have streaks
Why Oils? Why Not!
· Most woods love to drink oil - if they don't drink they don't need
anything (blackwood and lignum vitae, for example)
· Oil will definitely minimize cracking and in fact will often nearly
eliminate small cracks from stress or heat - maple bowl is an example (turned
wet)
· Certain oils may minimize and/or eliminate long term colour changes
of the wood - tung oil with ultraviolet protection may work
· Tung oil and walnut oil harden leaving a low gloss finish which I
prefer. I seldom enjoy pieces that have been finished with lacquers, etc.
· Oil can be used on every inside surface. Not so with other finishes
Tung Oil - I use Behr brand which contains linseed oil and ultraviolet protection.
My Process:
1. First application - Soak the wood until it stops drinking or until I give
up - it's a drunk!
2. Check the piece after a few hours. If the oil has not all absorbed, paper
towel off the excess
3. Let the piece dry for two or three days
4. Second application - Soak the wood until it stops drinking
5. After two hours, paper towel off the excess oil (if no excess oil, the
piece may require additional coats - for example my redwood yoyo required
about six applications)
6. Hand rub residual oil for thinnest, smoothest application
Why Not Oil?
Your Input, Please
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If you want more info on Don's memo, just contact him.
Don handed out 6 Teak bowls (obtained from the Bay) at our last meeting and asked they be returned, turned further and finished in some manner. He got back 10? Bowls finished in various designs and finishes. He bought a bunch more for others who wished to continue the challenge.
Well done, Don!
SHOW AND TELL
There were many great turnings on the table. However, members were most intrigued by some segmented balls done by John Kroeger. In one ball had 2 others. John told us there were 122 pieces in each ball. John, you continue to amaze us.
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, November 2 at 7:00 PM at Black Forest Wood Co. (NOTE NEW START TIME)
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AGENDA
Terry Golbeck will talk about "Emma Lake International Collaberations" and an opportunity to do a similar event here.
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Carl