Mid Columbia Basin Wood turners
February 11, 2006
Meeting was called to order by Denise Brooks
Minutes of last meeting were approved
Jerry Johnson reported that we had $2039.63 in the treasury.
All members at meeting introduced themselves.
Old Business:
President Brooks reminded us that annual dues were now due at the rate of $20.00
Don Gangl reported on the endeavors for the Jubilee Youth Ranch. He said he would no longer travel to
the ranch to teach but will give lessons at his shop. The club has helped to buy tools for the youth ranch and that any donation of tools, wood, supplies or money would be greatly appreciated.
New Business:
John Clark has a contact for Manzanita burl in Chico, Ca. Sells $1.00 per lb. A signup sheet was passed around for those who wanted to purchase some. John will drive to Ca. and pick up burls. Anyone interested may contact John or Denise Brooks. State how many lbs you want.
Stuart Batty sign up Anyone interested in his demo or classes please contact Denise and let her know.
Jerry Johnson informed us that the Wood Carvers club is having a show at the Tri Tech Trade School in Kennewick, March 18th and 19th. Wood turners are encouraged to participate. The juried exhibit has a $3.00 entry fee and the display class is free of charge. Deadline for entry is Friday, Feb. 17th. Set up time is March 17th at 8pm.
Jerry Johnson passed out a flier for StarBond Super glue that is available in large quantities. For those of you who couldn’t make it to the meeting you can get a copy from Jerry.
Denise gave us a special reminder that the National Assoc. of Wood turners 2007 Symposium will be held in Portland. This is a great opportunity to lend assistance to the national Association as well as learn new methods and techniques. It also affords us an opportunity to display our work.
At least two of our meetings will be held in northern Oregon this year and now would be the time to discuss car-pooling for anyone planning to attend. Next meeting will be held at Robert and Linda Cutlers shop on hwy 730, 3 miles west of Umatilla, Or. Please call or email Denise if you would like to share a ride.
Denise is still looking for a web master for the club. Anyone interested? Please? It would be a great service to the club.
Jeff Phillips brought apricot to the meeting to share and Greg Oberg brought up the question of how to keep apricot from cracking so badly. Jerry Johnson advised to cut it in Jan and Feb. and split it down the pith. Ray mentioned a product called Pentacryl that he paints on the piece every day for one month, and after 3 months he turns the piece to its final form. He says he has had very good results stopping apricot from cracking with this method.
A question was raised concerning bluing while putting an edge on turning tools. John Nichols said if bluing occurred to immediately stop grinding and let the tool cool off. He stressed NOT to cool it by dipping in water. He suggested that you not put so much pressure on tool while grinding as that can cause the bluing. He is also a big fan of using jigs for getting a perfect edge.
Show and Tell
- Jerry Johnson brought a very interesting maple carved bowl.
- Todd showed us an octopus cane made of padauk connected with tongue and groove.
- John Nichols brought English walnut plate that sat on a candleholder which would connect to the wall.
- Jeff brought a rolling pin he made of colored laminated woods purchased from Crafts Supply. He finished it with Mahoney oil. He also made boxes with lids and a birch burl bowl.
- Bob and Linda Cutler brought a display of earrings made from various local woods and moose antler from their native Alaska.
- John Tucker showed several vessels made out of manzanita
- Dave brought an interesting hand made box with a glass or stone insert. He was trying to find out if anyone could identify what its use would be. It was found in an old toolbox. So far the little box is still a mystery!
Demonstrator
John Tucker showed us how to turn a plate. Very interesting. He turned the plate from a board he purchased near Lake Superior where the log laid for at least 100 years. The temperature of the lake kept this wood perfectly preserved. Thank you John, not just for the demonstration but also the bit of history that goes with the wood you used.
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