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The President’s Corner

Thanks to all the members who were able to make it out to the club’s annual picnic! We could not have asked for better weather and I think a good time was had by all who attended. We have another annual event

coming up shortly, the sawmill demonstration hosted by Ralph Winch is scheduled for Saturday, August 6th from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. If you have never attended Ralph’s demonstration, I highly recommend you try to make it. Ralph always does a great job of showing how the lumber we all use gets from tree to finished board. I wish to thank Ralph in advance for his willingness to share his knowledge and skill.

Volume 29 Issue 8 August 2016

WOODSHOP ADVISOR CAPITAL AREA WOODWORKERS

July Meeting Review: x� In lieu of the regular monthly club meeting, the

July meeting was the annual club picnic which was held again this year at Rochester Community Park.

x� Between members, significant others and guests we had 24 attendees.

x� The club provided the fried chicken, drinks and table supplies. Members brought many varied and delightful dishes to share.

x� Given the pleasant weather, it was a perfect day for a picnic and it appeared that all present had a wonderful time.

x� Bob Fox kindly said a blessing prior to the beginning of the meal.

x� After the meal, Clay Crocker called the meeting to order to conduct a small amount of business.

CAW Officers 2016

President Clay Crocker 546-6033 President-Elect Mike Mitchell 416-1819 Past President Bob Jesse 824-2778 Treasurer Norm Koerner 787-8795 Editor Bob Jesse 824-2778 Web Master: Mike Mitchell 416-1819 Website: www.cawspi.org E mail: caw.woodworker@gmail.com

Future Meeting Topics / Events

Open Shop Event Come and see Ralph Winch’s Sawmill

Demonstration. Saturday, August 6th 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

3 Treece Court

See Meeting, p2

Upcoming Meeting: Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Social Time 5:15 to 6:30 Meeting starts promptly at 6:30 MCL Cafeteria, 2151 Wabash Ave

August Programs: An Introduction to Habitat for Humanity’s

“Chill & Build” Program Presented by: Colleen Stone & Shayne Squires

Stacking Shelves System Presented by: David Kalaskie

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Check Out CAW’s Updated Website! If you have not been to www.cawspi.org in a while, you should check it out! The website has a new, up-dated look and is easier to administer. Some new fea-tures include a members only bulletin board and password protected member information. If you need the password, contact Mike Mitchell at: michael.f.mitchell@comcast.net

New Business

x� Clay Crocker announced that he recently had a conversation with Corrin McWhirter, Gallery Director of the SAA Collective’s H.D. Smith gallery at the Hoogland Center. Corrin is interested in having the CAW’s members participate in a woodworking exhibit again at the gallery in October 2017.

Old Business

x� Clay Crocker gave a review of the club trip to Champaign that occurred back in June. Half a dozen club members drove to Champaign to tour the piano restoration facility at The Piano People and paid a visit to CU Woodshop.

Upcoming events

x� Ralph Winch’s Sawmill Demonstration, Saturday, August 6th, 9:00AM -11:00AM

x� Routers and Raised Panels class, Saturday, October 1st at Woodhaven Woodworks.

Show-and-Tell

x� We had a good selection of Show-and-Tell items on display at the picnic this year. See page 3 for details.

Meeting, Cont. from p1

Special Notes: Show and Tell: Members are encouraged to bring in items or projects to share at our meetings during the Show and Tell session. Show us what you’ve been working on lately!

Share What You’ve Learned: If you’ve read an inter-esting article or some other woodworking related source, bring the topic to one of our meetings to share. Your participation is needed.

Bring a Friend or Absent Member: And don’t forget to call members you haven’t seen at our meetings lately to ask if they need a ride to our next meeting. You are also encouraged to bring a friend who might be interested in the presentation topic.

Knotty Bits…. Q: Why did the project need a shave before being slathered with water-based finish?

A: Because it hadn’t been de-whiskered.

WANTED Members, I plan to do a presentation on "Electrolysis to restore old rusty tools” at the September meet-ing. I have my presentation ready but I am looking for a couple items to restore using this technique. If you have an old rusty tool that you would like to re-store please bring it to the August meeting. I plan to select two or three of the items brought to this meet-ing to be restored. So, bring in your rustiest tool and we will see what can be done with it!

Mike Mitchell

Norm’s Challenge…. A number of tool names are associated not with the actual name of the tool, but with the original Brand Name. Here are some examples:

Vise Grip.....adjustable locking pliers

Skil Saw.....portable electric saw

Crescent Wrench.....adjustable wrench

Can you name any others? If so, mention it to Norm at the August meeting and earn a free ticket for the 50-50 drawing.

ANNOUNCMENT! Build It - Webelos Adventure

Cub Scout Pack 302 Webelos II Den is looking for woodworkers willing to help six of their members complete a woodworking project. If you are interested in helping contact Den Mother Joy Ankenbrandt at: joy469@exede.net

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Show and Tell ▼

Bob Jesse brought an end grain cutting board he re-cently made.

▲ A spice cabinet built by Roland Folse.

Roland Folse showing Norm Koerner the joinery details of his spice cabinet.

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Show and Tell

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► Mike Mitchell showing the members an old block plane that he restored using an electrolysis tech-nique that removes rust from old iron tools.

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Lon Scott brought a number of bird houses that he designed and built.

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Show and Tell

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David Erickson showing his “knock-down” camp bench based on a medieval design. Clay Crocker showing his sandpaper cutter from Rockler.

Norm Koerner brought a multitude of cutting boards of different shapes and styles.

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CLUB PICNIC 2016

▲ The members and guests enjoying a fine day at the Rochester Community Park pa-vilion.

The members and guests watching a portion of the Show-and-Tell segment. ▼

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CLUB PICNIC 2016