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President's Message
From the President,
Hello club members. I just wanted to let you know who I am and what my thoughts are about the direction of the club. I go by Ron. My dad did carpentry work and that is where I got my interest in woodworking. In the 80’s I set up a shop in my garage to build furniture. I got a lathe to turn spindles. At the time I knew nothing about lathe work and did not know anyone else who did either. I did try my hand at a couple of bowls but did not really have the turning tools. I sold all my equipment in the 90’s due to moving from where I was located. I got back into a house in 2014 capable of having a shop. So, I purchased a lot of used equipment. At this time, I was really interested in turning. I bought a Sears lathe like I had in the 80’s. This time I had a lot of online information. Really, too much information. So, looking for wood I found Metro Hardwood one day and it was open shop for the club. I came to a meeting and learned more from the demo and discussing my questions with other members that I had learned in the previous decades. I enjoy taking wood and starting with an idea, but it may go a completely different direction once I see how the wood turns.
As far as being the President, I have been involved as an officer in car clubs and Toastmasters over the years. I want this club to be responsive to its members. If there is something you need to learn or want to do, I want us to be an avenue for that. We are going to try a change in the Open Shop from past years. It will only work with the members participation. Myself and the other Officer’s want to see a Mentor program started. This is not just my club or any one Officer’s club. We are here to guide and assist the members to create an atmosphere where members can enjoy the craft of woodturning. I am available to talk to any member in person, phone or email. If you have an idea or something you really want to learn, let the Officer’s know. In the coming year we are going to try to plan further in advance the activities of the club. This is not going to happen in a month and is not going to happen without members participation. So, let’s have a productive 2019 and beyond.
Ron, President IWT
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Offcuts from the Board
January 2019
As woodturners, we do not have much scrap, just smaller pieces that can be used together to make something larger in combination with other bits and pieces. That's what this little section attempts to produce. By adding the small parts of our activities and plans we have a combined bigger picture of opportunities to take part in within the club.
- Please take note of the changes to the Open Shop schedule. Please refer to the Open Shop section of this newsletter.
- There will not be a demo challenge this month because of the Christmas dinner last month instead of a demonstration.
- Be sure to check out our new website. The address is; independencewoodturners.org (Ref. the following article on the website.)
- Be on the lookout for a brief questionaire/survey to come in your email. Please take a moment and fill it out and return it. We are trying to improve our club and want to know what you would like to see and for us to consider. Thank you very much in advance.
- A friendly reminder: As a matter of respect for the demonstrator and your fellow members, please hold your conversations for either during the break or after the meeting. It is very difficult for people in the back of the room to hear as well as distracting for all. Thank you for your kind consideration of others.
- There are many ways you can contribute to the life of our club. A really good way is to partake in the Open Shop by bringing a project or turning and get a lathe going. Another way is to submit your woodturning tips also for the newsletter. (Refer to the article later.) Of course there are many other ways to put your enthusiasm into action. You can ask any officer for direction. There are many practical ways to be involved. A simple way to help is to come early to the meeting and help set up the room for the meeting and/or stay afterwards and help clean up. Either or both are appreciated.
Keep turning safely and we’ll see you at the meeting.
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Our Last Meeting
The December meeting was our annual Christmas pot luck dinner. There were at least 47 members, spouses and guests taking part in the festivities. There were many delicious dishes and deserts brought by those attending which were put together with the sandwiches provided by the club. Besides the fellowship and friendly visiting among friends the evening included a gift exchange for all those that brought a gift to exchange with someone else. We had the normal show & tell time as well as the sharing of the demo challenge which were the decorative buttons following Rick Bywater's demo in November. There were several well done Christmas ornaments entered in the Christmas ornament contest which has become an annual contest. Mike McReynolds won the voting of those present with his hollow globe with carved spiral twists and the snowman inside. Good job, Mike. Gale Markley took home the Feather light chuck by winning the appreciation drawing. Congratulations Gale.
Thank you to all that attended, brought food and for joining in the fellowship. And a big thank you to Carol Bird for taking care of the sandwiches, supplies and table decorations. Well done.
The video of each meetings' demo are available in the library on DVD to be checked out by members. Also, the video will be available online at; YouTube Indep Woodturners
Since there was no demo for the Christmas dinner meeting, there was not any video this month.
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Check out our new website if you haven't already. Just click on the image above and you will be directed to it.
You will notice there is a lot of information about our club, when we meet, where we meet, current events, upcoming news, the latest show & tell galleries, and a lot of other resources. Some include; links to woodworking/woodturning stores and catalogs, classified ads of tools for sale or wanted, links to past newsletters, links to videos of past demonstrations, woodturning tips, and several others.
As a member, you will be given a userid with which when you logon you will have access to the membership directory, treasurer's report and a listing of all items in our library for you to pick from. The userid and instructions will be emailed to you after you have paid your annual dues.
So, be sure to take advantage of this resource provided by your club.
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Trusted Turning Tips
Submit your tips for this column and win a $10 gift certificate from Craft Supplies, USA if it is published here in the newsletter. You may submit your tip to Mel Bryan at mrwudb@gmail.com or indepwoodturners@gmail.com
Now for this month's tip:
Jam Chuck "Pushaouta" Hole
A very tense moment can happen when removing an item from a jam chuck without marring or otherwise damaging it in the case of when it "jams" on tighter than expected . A method I've used to assist in removing a turning from a sacrificial block that has been held by double stick tape is to pre-drill a "pushaouta" hole before applying the work piece to the mounting block. A pushaouta hole is simply a "knock out hole" pre-drilled in the center for the knock out bar. In addition to the hole, I counter-bored the hole to fit a cork in it to cushion the knock out rod. The same thing can be done for a jam chuck, but in that case you might want to tape a piece of cushioning material to the center of the work piece before mounting it.
Cap'n Eddie Castelin gets the credit for this one.
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2019 Dues
The dues for 2019 will now be accepted if you would like to take care of that matter. They are $15 for emailed newsletter (or no newsletter) and $25 for US mailed hardcopy newsletter. See Mel Bryan, Treasurer, at the meeting.
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The Woodworking Tool Shows will be January 18-20 at the
KCI Expo Center
11728 NW Ambassador Drive
Kansas City, MO 64153
Get Directions
Even though we, as a club, will not be participating, you may attend on your own. Following is a link to their website to purchase tickets, view the seminars and all other information.
The Woodworking Tool Shows
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Staved Kitchen Utensil Container by Mikeal Jones
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Decorative wall buttons by Mikeal Jones
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Deocrative buttons by Danny Smith
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Inside-out ornaments by Gale Markley
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First place winner twist carved hollow globe ornament with snowman by Mike McReynolds.
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