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The turning times |
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Volume 16 Issue 5 An East Texas Woodturners Publication May 2008 |
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President |
Charles Brooks |
903-839-7042 |
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Vice President |
Paul Coppinger |
903-638-6008 |
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Treasurer |
Archie Stivner |
903-876-4085 |
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Secretary |
Bill Holmes |
903-894-4684 |
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Program Coordinator |
Ken Terrell |
903-839-4735 |
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Librarian |
Tom & Marjorie Crosby |
903-567-4701 |
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Newsletter Editor |
Mike DeLong |
903-569-2733 |
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Visit us at www.easttexaswoodturners.org |
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THE TURNING TIMES is published monthly as an information source for members of the East Texas Woodturners (ETW). ETW is a chapter of The American Association of Woodturners (AAW) and is committed to serving woodturners in the East Texas area surrounding Tyler, Texas. The ETW Chapter joins with the AAW in its dedication to providing education, information and organization to those interested in woodturning. |
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Meeting at TJC West |
May 10, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. |
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Calendar of EventsMay 10, 2008 May 22-24, 2008 June 11-13, 2008 June 14, 2008 June 20-22, 2008 July 12, 2008 July 30, 2008 August 9, 2008 August 16, 2008 September 13, 2008 October 11, 2008 October 17-19, 2008 October 22, 2008 November 1, 2008 December 13, 2008 _________________________ SCTJCW = Steering Committee Meeting @ TJC West Campus |
Hello ET Turners, Our club lost friend and member Jim Goggans when he passed away April 25. Jim enjoyed the club and was turning some beautiful work. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family during this tough time. Another great demo by Tom Crosby at the April meeting. Tom always comes up with some good ideas, and tops that off with unique techniques on how to accomplish the ideas. The May meeting will bring John Leonard up front with his “Coring Technique” demonstration. I’ve seen advertising for this equipment, but never seen it in use. Looking forward to another great demo from John. Please remember that Show & Tell for May will be our “OOPS” items. This is the pieces we messed up on, or to put it another way, maybe a new design opportunity. Go ahead and bring your successes for everyone to see, but we will only talk about the “OOPS” items if everyone will bring one. The Setup/Clean Up crew for May10th is: Bobby Barron, Reynol Vancil, Denny Burd, Casey Welton, Louis Heflen and John Leonard. We still need volunteers to fill service slots (see list last month newsletter). We welcome Dean Peters as a greeter, and I’ve asked him to coordinate the greeter program. If you would like to greet visitors and welcome them, please let Dean and me know so we can recognize you for volunteering. Jack Day has volunteered to help Bill Holmes with Secretary/Membership duties. |
Tom Watts has volunteered to help Mike DeLong with the newsletter. Welcome aboard guys, now we need more for the rest of the positions. Please remember the changes for June 14 demo by Alan Leland. The demo will start at 8:30 am. We will welcome any visitors, then cut straight to the demo. We will not have Show & Tell, raffle, or the quarterly raffle. Save your raffle money for July as we are going to double up on raffle items and will have the quarterly also. The first part of the demo will run until 11:30 am and we ask everyone to jump in and help with clean up as we have to be out of the meeting room by 12:00. The last 3 hours of the demo will be held in John Leonard’s shop starting around 1:00pm. If you are planning on (continued - see PREZ on page #3)
Welcome New ETW Members ETW had two new member signup at the April 12th meeting. Please welcome George Francis and Rick Prindle to the club. – Bill Holmes |
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Classifieds Classified Ad Policy: Classified ads run for 3-months unless the editor is notified they are no longer needed. At the end of the 3-month period, the ad will be dropped from the newsletter unless specifically renewed prior to the period expiration. For Sale: Woodturning Aprons – Made of material that sheds those pesky shavings - $25.00 Please contact Kay Leonard at either 903-592-6009 or at jdl1938@gmail.com Woodworking Tools For Sale: Craftsman 13" thickness planer with stand and retractable casters Bought new in late 2002/early 2003 and comes with owner’s manual and instructions. I also have a 12” Drill Press for sale. Kevin Stevenson - 903-570-1724 (CELL) or 903-825-1105 (HOME) Kevin@unitedcountrylakepalestine.com Anchor Seal: The Club has Anchor Seal end grain sealer for sale at most Club meetings. It is available in 1 and 2 gallon jugs at $9.00 per gallon. To obtain it, pay our treasurer, Archie Stivner, and then see Cecil Cox. If you need some between meetings, call Cecil at 903-882-5311. Poulan Wildthing Chainsaw For Sale: 18 inch bar; one used and two new chains; carrying case. Runs and cuts good. $100 John Leonard 903-592-6009.
Wanted To Buy: Nova or Oneway chuck for Jet Mini Lathe. Don Griffin 903-753-8706
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More Empty Bowls Information Ken Terrell has received the final figures for the funds raised at the Empty Bowls banquet on March 29th. The figures shown below represent only the wooden items donated by East Texas Woodturners. Good job everyone – Editor $2,580 – Live Auction $4,095 – Silent Auction $1,400 – Sale Table $8,075 – Total for wooden items donated by ETW ──────────────────────────────────────── April Demonstration Resource Information from Tom Crosby Bandsaw Blades: Suffolk Machinery (www.suffolkmachine.com) ½” wide AS blade with 3tpi Closed Cell Foam for Vacuum Chucks: McMaster-Carr (www.mcmastercarr.com) 1/8” closed cell foam #86025K72 ──────────────────────────────────────── Alan Leland Classes Update June 9-14, 2008 Just a note to alert everyone signed up for the Alan Leland classes on June 9th – 13th, and the club demo on June 14, 2008 -- schedules will be available at the May 10th club meeting as well as on the web site.
Again, mark your calendars for your scheduled date, and should there be any questions, please contact John Leonard or Ken Terrell. ──────────────────────────────────────── Spanner Wrench Alternative Tip
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East Texas Woodturner’s Raffle Items Tickets can be purchased for each raffle at the monthly club meetings and are priced at $1 each or 6 for $5 May 10, 2008: (Monthly items are subject to change based on availability) Circular
Layout Template Second Quarter 2008 (July): Wolverine Sharpening System + Vari-Grind Jig Annual 2008: Jet Variable Speed Mini Lathe ──────────────────────────────────────── Editor’s Show & Tell Favorite As the “The Turning Times” editor I have decided to use my considerable power to begin a new feature titled “Editor’s Show & Tell Favorite”. As the title indicates, I once again used my considerable power to appoint myself as sole judge of the item selected for this prestigous distinction. Each month, after the Show & Tell portion of the meeting, I will quietly view the items presented and select one to be featured in the next newsletter. The criteria for selection is very simple – I (the all-powerful “The Turning Times” editor) must like it better than the other items. There will not be a critique or any reasoning given for the selection. ”I just liked it” is all the explanation that will be given. The item selected will bring fame to its creator by being included in the next month’s issue of “The Turning Times”. I have no doubt the possibility of gaining such a prestigous honor will cause a significant increase in show and tell items presented each month. I quietly began this process during the April 12th meeting so the first selected item could be shown this month (see page #5). This will probably be one of those rare months when no one disagrees with my selection. Sadly, the creator of this beautiful item is no longer with us. – Editor ──────────────────────────────────────── See the April Show & Tell items at the ETW website http://www.easttexaswoodturners.org/ ──────────────────────────────────────── Membership Cards If you have paid your ETW 2008 dues and did not
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May 2008 Meeting
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Tom Crosby threw a great demo our way in April. |
And these guys were prepared to catch it! |
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Tom showed us several jigs, like this bandsaw jig… |
…Several methods of hollowing a box, like this hook tool…. |
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….Several special purpose tool, like this captured ring tool…. |
….And, as always, Tom was very entertaining 8-) |
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John Leonard with the appreciation plaque presented to the club by the Tyler Empty Bowls organization. |
EDITOR’S SHOW & TELL FAVORITE Walnut & Burch Platter by Jim Goggans |
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East Texas Woodturner’s Supporters |
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WOODCRAFT Monday-Friday 9:00am to 7:00pm |
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ROCKLER 18661 Interstate Hwy. 635 Suite 400 Monday-Friday 9:00am to 7:00pm |
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Craft Supplies USA 1287 E. 1120 S. Monday–Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm, MST |
Packard Woodworks P.O. Box 718 Monday–Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, EST |
Johnson Wood Products 34897 Crystal Rd. Wood Turning Blanks, Bowl Blanks, Sculpturing and Carving Blocks, Fancy Gunstock Blanks, Special Cuttings |
Mentors List
Mark Anthony |
903-963-7128 |
Van |
emark.anthony@gmail.com |
Charles Brooks |
903-839-7042 |
Whitehouse |
cbrooks@suddenlink.net |
Paul Coppinger |
903-638-6008 |
Mineola |
paulcop68@thecoppingers.net |
Tom Criswell |
903-509-1042 |
Tyler |
tmcriswell@yahoo.com |
Tom Crosby |
903-567-4701 |
Canton |
ctomsturnings@aol.com |
Norm Dixon |
903-753-6980 |
Longview |
normandixon@cablelynx.com |
L. V. Filak |
903-885-2550 |
Sulphur Springs |
filak@koyote.com |
Steve Green |
903-489-1507 |
Athens |
s6570@aol.com |
Ed Heuslein |
903-834-3838 |
Kilgore/Overton |
heuslein@earthlink.net |
John Leonard |
903-592-6009 |
Tyler/New Harmony/Lindale |
jdl1938@gmail.com |
Walter Tate |
903-534-8808 |
Tyler |
whtbjt@sbcglobal.net |
Ken Terrell |
903-839-4735 |
Whitehouse |
kpterrell@suddenlink.net |