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Turn With Independence

January 2022

President's Message

From the President,

  Welcome to the new year. Unfortunately, it seems the year is starting off were we left off. As you know we were hoping to have our first in-person meeting this month. This has now been rescheduled for consideration in February. We are, though, still having Anthony live on Tuesday January the 18th at 7pm. The February monthly meeting demo will be Rick Bywater. We are still looking for individuals to help demonstrate so contact Mike McReynolds and schedule a month for a demonstration.

            At this month’s officer’s meeting we began some discussion about modifications to the Club by-laws. The first item concerned changing the officers’ terms of office from two-year terms to one-year terms and having all officers elected in November of each year with no-term limits. This is partly due to the lack of candidates for the officer’s positions and that some of the current officers have been performing their duties for the club for over a decade. After further discussion and planning by the officers, we will present the proposal to the members at a meeting later in the year. We may be considering restructuring some of the duties of the officers and adding other positions. We want the changes to fit the needs and purposes that best fit our club and help improve our interaction and function within the club. So, over this next year I challenge members to step up to assist the club in some way. We will certainly consider any suggestions that you may have. Please simply discuss them with an officer.

I hope to see everyone at this month’s zoom meeting. Stay safe and stay warm.

Turn safely,

Ron Bruno, President, IWT

Offcuts from the Board
January 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.

Please note that all public meetings of the club are on hold because of the COVID-19 self-quarantine restrictions. We are having our meeting virtually on line. Please refer to the information in other sections of the newsletter on how to prepare and participate in those meetings.
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 pay 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.
Want to help out? Check out the "Want Ad" below.
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.

Our Last Meeting

As we continue to follow the self quarantine restrictions, instead of physically meeting, we have been holding our meetings virtually online.
The demonstration last month was a presentation by our own members sharing different jigs and fixtures that they've made for their own use in their own shop to solve an issue or task and to make it safer or easier. Or, even making their own tool rather than having to purchase one. Below are a few photos of what was presented. Thank you to those that shared with us.



Bandsaw cutting jig for safely and accurately cutting a workpiece by Mike McReynolds.

Loaded and ready to go.

In action.

The resulting object.

A bandsaw cutoff sled for crosscutting round pieces by Mel Bryan

A caliper setting gauge by Mel Bryan

   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.

Woodturning Display
The display of the Independence Woodturners members' handiwork in the Mid-Continent Public Library at the Lee's Summit East branch located at; 2240 SE Blue Parkway,
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063, was a very nice success. Library personnel reported that it had attracted the attention of several people. The display took place November 22nd to December 19th. We had a very nice participation and varied items shared for display. A big THANK YOU! to all that displayed their work. The library is looking forward to us being able to do it again.

(A few of the proud presenters)

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 free. The 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.

Wind swept tree by Rick Tucker

Bowl by Mark Inmon

Natural edge bowl by Gale Markley

Platter, bowl and tumbler by Mike McReynolds

Sea urchin Christmas Ornaments by Mel Bryan

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

Jan 18

        Monthly meeting -

Instead of physically meeting we will continue to meet virtually online using Zoom.
The Zoom meeting will be held at the normal time of 7 PM. Please refer to details below and to your email messages for logon information.

Feb 15
       Monthly meeting -

We are hopeful that we will be able to resume "in-person" meetings, but will have to wait for that  determination closer to the date of the meeting.

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.

Upcoming January Meeting

Due to the upswing in Covid cases, again, we will have our meeting online using Zoom. You can attend the meeting from your own home. 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.
We will have our regular meeting as we have been, using Zoom to meet virtually online.
This month's demonstration for the meeting will be live streamed from our club space with Anthony Harris demonstrating turning a threaded acorn box. Anthony is the local thread chasing expert and will provide his skill and experience in producing well functioning threads.
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 take pictures and send them, no problem, you can still show them via your webcam.)

Please join in with us as we attempt to stay connected, involved and enthused.

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

Zoom Basics and Information

Zoom for Newbies

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 December 31, 2021

December 2021

YTD 2021

GENERAL Account

BEGINNING BALANCE

$335.35

$985.68

MONTH'S INCOME

$230.00

MONTH'S EXPENSES

$880.33

ENDING BALANCE

$335.35

SUMMARY OF EXPENSES

PayPal Account Balance

$261.03

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

Sanding Disc Cleaner

Cleaning your sandpaper often will prolong it's life and keep it "sharp" longer. Those gum sticks work miracles. You can make your own for those small sanders such as the 2, 3 or 6 inch sanding discs that are used on the inertia or drill sanders (or 1" belt sanders, etc.). Using a synthetic wine bottle cork, turn a handle of your liking, drill a hole (about 1/4" deep) to hold the cork. A hole about 3/4" in diameter works well to snugly hold the cork. The handle saves your fingers from losing their prints when the cork get too short.

Mel Bryan

Help Wanted
A Plea for Demonstrators

Because of the quarantine situation, we find ourselves in the awkward position of not being able to schedule a variety of demonstrators. Many are not able to present from their own shops or make videos that we can share. Therefore, we are asking our members to consider and step up to give a demonstration. What we are willing to do is video your demo at our club site at Metro Hardwoods then present it in our online meetings. If you have been on the borderline of giving a demo, this is an excellent opporturnity (misspelling intentional). You can share your skill and techniques without the fear of people throwing stones and we can edit the oopses. If you are willing to give it a try, please contact one of the officers. (Names, emails, phone numbers above).
And a big thank you to all of the members that have come forward thus far and made videos already for the rest of the club. This is what the club is about; sharing and helping each other.

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.

Shallow crotch bowl by Mikeal Jones

Segmented bowl by Ben Simmons

Hollow vessel by Ben Simmons

Tall segmented vessel by Ben Simmons

Large vessel by Ben Simmons

In the making

Hollow vessel in the coloring stages by Ben Simmons

Large segmented vessel by Ben Simmons

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