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Turn With Independence



August 2022

 
President's Message

       From the President,    

          It is August and summer is at full blast this year. Hopefully, everyone has a shop where they can keep cooler than the outside temperature. This month is Jigs and Fixtures. In the past this has been a fun and informative meeting. We have our schedule filled for the next three months. After reviewing the schedule for the December meeting, the Officers have decided to take the month off due to the closeness to the holiday season. Everyone has plans and things to do around this time of the year.
    This brings up another subject of elections in November. Several of the current board members are not running for re-election so members need to step up to keep this club going for the enjoyment of the membership. There is nothing hard about any of the positions and they do not take up a lot of time. I hope when nominations are made in October, we have members step up and fill these positions.
    Of course, this brings up the creativity contest that will be judged in November. Pick up the rules and awards sheet at the meeting.  And it will also be available on the website. Everyone always says, “well my skills aren’t up to par.”  To address that, we have set up seven different categories so everyone will have an opportunity to win. Again, there is plenty of time to get the piece completed.

            Ron Bruno, President, IWT

Offcuts from the Board
August 2022
 
            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.
  • We have begun holding meetings both publicly and online. Please refer to the "Upcoming Meeting" box for further information.
  • Be sure to check on our website for the current status and information on club activities.  The address is; independencewoodturners.org   (Ref. the following article about the website.)
  • Members, please join us on Facebook where you can see what others are doing and you can post your own projects and artwork. 
  • As a reminder, the membership dues became $20 a year beginning January 2020, and only emailed newsletters will be sent. Dues payments being collected now will go for the 2022 year's dues. They may be paid by either; sending a check to Mel Bryan, Treasurer with the check made out to "Independence Woodturners" at; 204 NW Redwing Dr., Lee's Summit, Mo. 64063. Or you may pay by PayPal by either one of two options. You may renew your dues by going to the web address, PayPal.me/indepwoodturners or via our website. To pay, using the website, as a member, sign in to our website, Independencewoodturners.org, using the userid you were given when you joined. Once you sign in, go to the "Members Only" tab and click on "Financial". If you've misplaced your id or have trouble, please contact either Ron Bruno or Mel Bryan for assistance.
  • We will begin moving members names that have not paid by July to inactive status. Since we are recovering from the crazy last  couple of years we need to get our records in shape with reality. Thank you for bearing with us during the trying time we've all experienced. So, we hope you will be able to get back the swing of the turning club activities and meetings.  
  • The officers would very much like to hear from you, the members, any thoughts and ideas you might have as to what you would like to see from the club within the abilities, guidelines and purposes of the club. Therefore, feel free to contact any officer with your input. You can use any of the officers' email addresses listed above or the club email address; indepwoodturners@gmail.com 
  • 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.
            As a member of Independence Woodturners, you have an automatic 10% discount on purchases from the Klingspor Woodworking Shop when you order online or by phone. They are known for their high-quality sandpaper, but they carry a full range of woodworking, woodturning tools and supplies also. Below is an excerpt from their letter to us explaining that your information is not going to be shared and information on how to setup your account. Please be sure to take advantage of this benefit of your membership. Their website is: woodworkingshop.com 

.  " Please remind your members that club member names are not sold.  Members can also order online.  They just need to call 800-228-0000 and set up a user name and password with one of our customer service representatives or create one themselves online. Please let members know that they will need to login before ordering in order for the discount to work. If Not then they will not get the discount. Also with our new system the discount shows up on the item NOT at the end of the order.
 This program is a great way to help woodworkers across the country save money on products that are already being purchased and also to help promote our great sanding products to your club members.  Listed below are some examples of what we have to offer your woodworking members:
 
  • 10% discount on all non-powered merchandise in our catalogues
  • **Discounts Do Not apply to items already discounted in catalog**
  • Regular mailings of our most up-to-date catalogs
  • Monthly newsletter via email
  • Expert advice on sanding and woodworking applications "
 
 

Our Last Meeting

       Last month, Mike McReynolds demonstrated and explained how he makes and turns the Celtic Knot design in his woodturning. The explanation also covered straight parallel designs.  


 

       Mike first displayed some examples including some story sticks he had made showing the different effects of different angles and sizes.





He explained how that most of the time spent in turning the designs is obviously the time preparing the work pieces on the table saw, band saw and in gluing.

Table saw setup

Band saw set up

The first insert being glued up

After all the inserts are glued up the turning process may begin. Remember that accuracy is very important in the setup, cutting and glue up phase.

  He rough turned the first Celtic knot design  then rough turned another straight design piece.


  For all the action, tips, dimensions and information you can watch the demonstration on YouTube by clicking on this link:

             Thank you, Mike, for sharing your experience and tips with us. 

  

     The video of this demonstration is available on YouTube. It can be viewed at Turning a Celtic Knot.      

   Videos of all previous demonstrations are available online on YouTube.    They are on our YouTube channel  Independence Woodturners. After clicking on the link, you can access any video by clicking on it's link or go to the "Playlists" tab and find them by demonstrator. 

   If you haven't used YouTube to view the videos of our club demonstrations you could be missing out on a helpful reminder of how to do something that we've been shown. You can watch the demos that you've missed in person and review that little bit of information or technique that slipped by. We want to encourage you to subscribe to our channel (Independence Woodturners) so that you will be notified of when a new video is posted. The subscription is freeThe easy way to subscribe is to click on the 'Subscribe' button below the video. And also click on the 'bell' to be notified of new videos. Another way to subscribe is to search for "Independence Woodturners" and when our logo comes up, click on the 'Subscription' button on the right. And don't forget the 'bell'. 
   By subscribing, you will help us get more attention on YouTube and possibly help us receive a small bit of income at some point.

   Videos of all previous demonstrations are available online on YouTube.    They are on our YouTube channel  Independence Woodturners. After clicking on the link, you can access any video by clicking on it's link or go to the "Playlists" tab and find them by demonstrator. 


 Cherry Saltcellar by Mikeal Jones
 


Maple Saltcellar by Ron Bruno
 





Aluminum finial turned by Rick Tucker 

 



Handmade small skew chisel with short handle made by Phil Royer
 

Officers contact info

President

Ron Bruno
816-288-7587

ronaldebruno@gmail.com

Vice President

Mike McReynolds

(816) 356-7262

jmikemc@att.net 

Secretary

Gary Gahm

(816) 313-5065
gahmgb@gmail.com 

Treasurer

Mel Bryan

(816) 524-7767
mrwudb@gmail.com

Director at Large

Bill Baker

(816) 836-5656

twist-and-click@comcast.net


Website:  Independencewoodturners.org 

Where We Meet

Metro Hardwoods

4243 S. Noland Rd
Independence, Mo.


Click:  http://mapq.st/1jjGqsW for a map


 

Upcoming Events

Aug 16

        Monthly meeting -
         This month, we will continue using hybrid meetings. We will have an in-person meeting at Metro and also conduct the meeting online using Zoom. Please read the "Upcoming Meeting" box for more information.
           Meeting location: Metro Hardwoods
                                           4243 S Noland Rd.
                                            Independence, Mo. 64055
           Meeting time: 7 PM - 9PM

 
Sept 20
           Monthly meeting -

     We plan to continue using hybrid meetings as described above.




Your Creativity Is On Display
   Several members of our club met at the Lee's Summit Branch of the Mid-Continent Library (150 NE Oldham Pkwy, Lee’s Summit  MO 64081) and populated the display case with many wonderful turnings. Thank you all that have put you work on display for the public to enjoy. We have the display case from August 6th to September 3rd. So, if you're in the neighborhood, drop in and view the display.  Below are some photos of the display along with some of the woodturners that shared their work. Not all participants are pictured, but are none-the-less, important to our club's display. 
 


Upcoming August Meeting 

         We will continue with 'hybrid' meetings this month by having the meeting at Metro for those that feel safe in meeting in person and also online using Zoom as we have been doing. The wearing of masks is an individual choice but keep in mind that the masks are for other persons safety not your own.  You can still attend the meeting from your own home using Zoom. Below are the instructions on how you can install the needed FREE software and join in on the meeting if you haven't already done so. As a member, you will receive an invitation with the appropriate information to join the meeting.
     
       This month is one of our more popular programs. It is where you can share your jigs and fixtures to the rest of the club to show how you've solved a problem, made your woodturning easier and safer. We all have similar challenges and each solution is unique and very interesting. So, bring them in. You're not limited to how many you bring. If it's not possible or feasible to bring it, send a photo to Mel Bryan (mrwudb@gmail.com) to be displayed on the TV and online. It doesn't matter how long ago you made your jig/fixture or even if it's a purchased solution, it could help anyone or all of us. 



       We have resumed conducting the raffle, so come prepared to purchase raffle tickets and join in on the chances to win. 

        We will also have our show & tell both in person and online for those that will be joining online.  
        As usual, send pictures of your Show & Tell items to Mel Bryan (mrwudb@gmail.com) to be included in the Show & Tell slide show if you aren't able to bring your item in or will be joining remotely.  (If you aren't able to take pictures and send them, no problem, you can still show them via your webcam.)

Instructions to Install ZOOM for Online Virtual Club Meetings 
 
      The officers have been working on how we can still get together as a club and stay in contact with each other and enjoy each other’s work, ideas and friendship even during this time of isolation. We have adopted the method that many other organizations have and that is to use the internet service called; “Zoom”. Zoom is a free application (and is being used worldwide). You can use it on almost any computer, smartphone, iPad, or tablet.       
     Below are the instructions to get you “up and running”. If you need assistance in installing or joining a meeting you may call either; Ron Bruno, 816-288-7587, or Mel Bryan, 816-830-0107.

The meeting number of the regular meeting will be sent out in a separate email before the meeting.  


Also included below are some helpful tips and information for using Zoom that the AAW has published. Please read them and they should help anyone that may be new to Zoom.
 
ZOOM install
 
     Zoom is an online interactive conferencing application and service that allows participants to communicate interactively through the internet by using a PC, Mac, smartphone, iPad, or tablet. Video conferencing is accomplished by using the microphone, speakers and video camera on your computer or mobile device. If you do not have a camera, don’t let that stop you from joining in on a meeting. It is much more effective and pleasant with video but is not mandatory. To easily use this service they provide software that you install on your device. You can do this by going to their website, “https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting” or by going to either the Apple App store for Apple devices or the Google Play store for android devices. (For PC’s click on the link above and then click on “Download” for “Zoom Client for Meetings”.)
      Once installed, then open the App. The first screen that you will get gives you the options to: “sign in”, “sign up”, or “join a meeting”. It is easier for future uses to ‘sign up’. It is free and it will keep you from having to enter your name on your screen for each meeting and any preferred settings you might want. Once you “sign in” when you start the app you’ll be ready to go. Otherwise, you can “join a meeting” by entering the meeting number and password if required. When you join a meeting, click on “Join with (computer or internet) Audio”, then once you’re connected, click the “Start Video” icon to be visible.
Some usage tips
  • You should have the option to be in either, “Gallery view” or “Active speaker view”. Gallery view lets you see all participants at once and Active speaker view displays only the person talking.
  • To display items for “Show & Tell” you can either use the camera on your device, or you can show a photo that is on your device. To use the camera simply place the item in view of the camera, preferably off to the side of, or below your face and not in front of it. To show a photo, the photo should be on your device and you can access it by using the green “Share screen” or “Share content” icon. Then select the photo or screen. Then don’t forget to tap or click the “Stop Share” button when finished.
  • To help reduce the unnecessary interruptions and reduce the confusion, please keep your microphone muted except for when you want to speak. When muted, you can use the space bar, if you're on a computer with a keyboard, as a "press to talk" switch. Otherwise you can un-mute yourself, speak then re-mute. Thank you.  
 Helpful tips and information 
 
 
 
 
Monthly Open Shop
         
     
   We, the board, have had to make the difficult decision to discontinue holding Open Shop sessions at least for the time being. We will re-evaluate later in the spring and summer about resuming and/or revamping that activity. 
         Thank you  to all that have participated and we hope that it was of value to you and  are hopeful that we can restart again. If you have any input or suggestions, please contact one of the officers. If you would like to volunteer in any way to assist, please let us know. The purpose of Open Shop is to help each other in learning and perfecting our craft. The intent is to have hands-on time to practice and improve our skills and not just another demonstration. So, please give us your input and opinion. Thank you. 

    
Turning to the Library.
 
     As a reminder, be sure to take advantage of the fact that our monthly demonstrations are not only in our library on DVD discs, but are posted on You Tube.  One advantage is that the most recent demo will be on You Tube faster than it shows up in our library.  This is true for most of the demos done this year. Simply go to the You Tube site on your computer, tablet, iPad or smart phone and in the search box, search for  “Indep Woodturners” and the topic in which you are interested. And usually, the first item in the search results will be our YouTube channel which when you click on it you will get our channel with all the videos. Not only will the video of our demo show up, but related videos will show on the screen for later viewing.
          Now, with the advent of our website, as a paid member you can use your logon userid to logon and have access to the library inventory listing anytime you desire. Therefore, you can check on what is available and be prepared to make a quick "check out" of that helpful item from the library.             

---  John Thornton, Librarian

Treasurers Report
 

  INDEPENDENCE WOODTURNERS  
  Treasurer's Report  
  As of July 31,  2022  
        July 2022 YTD  2022  
  GENERAL Account

 

 
 
  BEGINNING BALANCE
$1092.84
$335.35
 
  MONTH'S INCOME
$55.00
$1376.00
 
  MONTH'S EXPENSES
$15.54
$579.05
 
  ENDING BALANCE
$1132.30
$1132.30
 
 
SUMMARY OF EXPENSES  
Cookie expenses $1.54
 
 
PayPal Account Balance      $74.49  
         
 
Mel Bryan, Treasurer
   A reminder to make use of  our website if you haven't already. Just click on the image above and you will be directed to it. 
    Even now, more than normal, the website is key to communication to the members for changes that are taking place as necessary during this time of dealing with the coronavirus issues. Look for meeting information and use the member's only directory to get contact info for fellow members, information about changes in activates, and so forth. 
    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.
Trusted Turning Tips
        
    Blue Painters Tape Notes and Flags

         For a supply of handy tape strips to use as labels, flags, drill bit depth markers, or notes, take a roll of blue painters tape to the band saw and cut it into sections the length that you normally tear off for those purposes. (You might use a more empty roll to economize a little.) 
 

    
         Mel Bryan

 
 Thoughts and suggestions for Show & Tell  

    To help us all to be able to get the most out of our show and tell time, please consider these guidelines and suggestions.
    Please take pictures of your show and tell items and either email or text them to Mel Bryan; email: mrwudb@gmail.com or cell: 816-830-0107  We will put them into a slideshow and at the Zoom meeting when your picture comes up, you can talk about it and explain, brag, or ask questions, etc. 
      If you don't have a way of getting a picture, when you show your piece, hold it before the camera and look at your video to see how it is showing. You may need to back further away from the camera to get it into view well. 
     If you need assistance or have questions, please feel free to contact us (Mel Bryan, Ron Bruno, or any officer).
     The most important part is to be sure to take part in the show & tell portion of our meetings.
 


Leather sharpening strop for the lathe by Phil Royer

 
 
  

Segmented walnut and maple vase by Steve Dougherty

 
 
 
Lidded box by David Rink in the saltcellar method with a swinging lid 




 
 
 



Dyed Norfolk Island Pine Vase by Mike McReynolds

 


Two sided Maple lazy suzan by Bruce Stevenson




 


Turned coffee table leg by Gale Markley
(complete with coffee table)







 


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