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With a forecast of "Sunny and 86 degrees," how could you not want to go to the Bucks Woodturners Picnic? Matt Overton is hosting this year's picnic at his home, 732 Penns Park Road in Newtown, PA on Saturday, July 11th, starting at 2:00. (An unlikely rain date is Sunday July 12th,) If you plan to attend and haven't done so already, please RSVP to Matt Overton by today,Thursday July 9th, at mofuels@hotmail.com or call 215-778-3091.
- Families and significant others are welcome,
- if you haven't signed up for something yet, we are looking for a couple more appetizers, two hot sides, and a dessert,
- a table will be set up for your latest or favorite turning, so please bring it along,
- parking will be across the street,
- if you have a folding chair or camp chair you can bring it would be appreciated.
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From Ed Schwalm:
The time has come for me to liquidate my wood turning equipment and other tools. I have listed my lathe tools as a complete package along with other tools for sale.
The complete lathe package is $2100 and it includes
- Jet 1442 EVS variable speed 1 1/2 hp lathe
- Low speed grinder with Wolverine sharpening system (grinding jig, Vari-grind for gouges, and a wheel dressing attachment)
- Gast vacuum pump with pressure gauge and universal spindle adapter including 2 purchased vacuum chucks and various homemade vacuum chucks
- John Jordan hollowing tools and handles including a long grind bowl gouge
- Buffing wheels and bowl buffs with a #2 Morse taper mandrel
- Approximately 25 other turning tools including spindle gouges, bowl gouges, parting tools, scrapers, and other specialty tools
I will sell the lathe with faceplates and chuck alone for $1400.
I also have other tools for sale:
- Performax (Jet) 16-32 Plus Drum Sander with stand and wheel set -- $500
- Delta Hollow Chisel Mortiser -- $180
- Sears Industrial Plunge Router and Sears Router Table with five 1/2" router bits -- $180
- Leigh 24" dovetail jig with router bits and manuals -- $225
- Custom movable wood tool chest for lathe tools -- $75
- 30" paper cutter on movable stand -- $50
I have attached a PDF file with pictures and details. If you are interested in any of the items, you can contact me at edschwalm@comcast.net or (215) 699-9584.
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From Ruth and Steve Marino:
Our enormous peach tree had become a victim of a storm while we were away. It has a diameter at the base of about 10" or more. We have a lot of wood that we will give away, help to cut, and even assist in bringing to someone's house. Our goal is not to have it go to waste or end up in a fireplace. I think the large sections of peach wood will be unusual and can turn into (no pun intended) nice projects for an interested party. We live in Philadelphia near La Salle University. Our phone number is 215-329-6485.
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Cub Scout Instructor Needed
Ten cub scouts, ages 8/9, need to earn their whittling chip this year. We were looking for someone to give about an hour talk on safety and the basics of whittling. If you could help out or know of someone who could, please email Brenda at we3bkt@gmail.com.
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A Renaissance Fair is coming to the Middletown Grange September 19th and 20th and we've been invited to participate. We will have a table in one of the buildings' lockable partitions. This space will allow us to demonstrate turning and offer items for sale in a secure environment. If you are interested in being part of this contact Matt Overton.
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