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Volume 7 Issue 6 – June 2015 Meeting Presenters:
June 18
Andy Cole
July 16 Rudy Lopez
Next CAT Meeting:
Thurs, June 18 6:30 pm
Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company
215 W. Loudoun St Leesburg, VA
Contents
Page 2
President’s Page
Page 3
Editor’s Bench
Page 4
May Demo
Page 5-6
Upcoming Programs
Page 7-10
Show and Tell
Page 11-12
Alan Lacer Workshops
Page 13
Calendar
Page 14
2016 VA Symposium
Page 15
Odds and Ends
Page 16
Monthly Meeting
Page 17
Officers and
Volunteers
Page 18
Group Buy Report
Page 19
Equipment Listings
Page 20
Mentoring Program
Page 21
Vendor Discounts
Page 22
Woodturning Classes
This month’s demonstrator has traveled over 4,700 miles to show his art form. Throughout his life, Andy Cole has admired all things made of wood. There is something about the natural and organic nature of wood that fascinates him.
Coring a nested set of natural
edge bowls
In 2000 Andy had the opportunity to learn woodturning when he took a basic bowl turning class. He went home with a lathe in his trunk and a passion for turning that lives on to this day. Andy states that every tree is unique, and no two pieces of wood are the same. Like fingerprints from heaven, are the grain lines on a piece of wood. Amazing!
Large macadamia nut natural edge bowl (lower right)
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The President’s Page
A Woodturning Reunion
Have you ever experienced a combination Vacation - Family Reunion - Business Trip - Awards Ceremony, and Woodturning Festival? A few weeks ago Luelle and I spent a week in San Diego doing exactly that. My brother and brother-in-law have been infected by the Woodturning Virus and both have lathes. So, when Luelle’s annual travel agent convention was announced in San Diego, only a few miles from my brother’s home, we started planning the “Spouse’s Activities” while Luelle was in meetings all day. My brother had just completed his woodshop and purchased his first two lathes. Bro-in-law brought my “California Lathe” so all three could turn at the same time. We had some recent walnut trees that had been pulled out due to the California drought, as well as eucalyptus and manzanita to spice things up. Each day we enjoyed the fellowship and turning together, and at night I drove back to the travel convention to be Luelle’s “arm candy.” She received top awards, more free cruises, and her name tag said Presidents Club. It was fun being in the background and letting her shine. Now we have to decide on a river cruise take; tough duty, I know. One thing that was inspiring was my brother’s shop. It is located in a Eucalyptus Grove on a hillside, partially dug in, partially cantilevered with a nice wood storage and drying area underneath. The interesting thing is that he built the whole thing out of recycled and salvaged materials, most of which came with a story. But the best part was the fellowship and turning together with the family with which I had shared the woodturning virus. We do a family reunion every year, and have figured out how to include turning in our last four reunions. Can you see a family reunion like this in your family? If so, please share the stories. I am not the only crazy one… am I?
Happy Turning,
Dave Robinson
CAT President
By Dave Robinson
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I have been an officer for about four months and would like to share some behind-the-scenes activities. If you attended the May meeting you noticed a change in venue. Due to an error in the calendar, the meeting room was double-booked. This was conveyed on the Monday before the meeting. Quickly, other locations were visited and contingency plans were started. Alternative arrangements were discussed with the fire hall. After many emails the alternative plan was finalized, with great success (at least in my opinion). Here are some other items the Officers have been working on to enhance the Club:
High-grade presenters and convenient workshops. Array of “in-house” lathes with quality chucks. New sound system (which misbehaved for Alan).
This inside look is not for praise, but to convey the officers’ desire to bring high-quality products to the Club. There will be opportunities in the near future to assist the officers with various tasks. Consider how your talents can enhance the Club.
Jeanette Lion
CAT Newsletter Editor
Collection of Awes created by Alan Lacer
Editor’s Bench By Jeanette Lion
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T he May presentation dealt with a tool
which most turners tend to avoid —
the skew. Alan amazed with the ease and
smooth finish of his skew techniques.
Alan’s first creation was a tiny top (which
has a not-so-tiny price).
Alan said one of the secrets to using the
skew is to keep it at 90 degree angle to the
wood. He mentioned that each turner has
predestined a number of skids that must
occur. Alan encouraged us to keep using the skew; soon we will be done with the
skids.
In order to perfect the
skew, Alan
recommended making
wooden eggs. This
task refines the
different skew moves.
Alan Lacer’s Demonstration
Pictures by Ken Poirier
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T his Thursday, June 18th, Andy Cole will be our guest demonstrator. Andy is a Hawaiian turner that CAT was able to enlist for both a demonstration on bowl
coring and a 2-day workshop on turning calabash bowls, natural edge bowls, and turning a platter with a sunny side up egg. Don’t miss these opportunities to see how to core with a McNaughton coring system and to get some hands on experience turning the Hawaiian way – it’s not too late to enroll in the workshop. If you cannot take the workshop be sure to attend this month’s demonstration and shake the shaka sign in Andy’s direction (Hawaiian hand sign for “hang loose”).
It’s not too early to consider taking a workshop on July 16 and 17 with Rudy Lopez, a photographer turned wood turner – “whether captured with a lens, or crafted on a lathe, nature becomes art.” In this workshop you will learn how to craft a bowl in a log similar to the examples (below and on the following page). We may not have something as exotic as these species, but you will learn how to properly orient your blank, position your bowl for proper balance, and use your bowl gouge to craft a finely finished surface that requires minimal sanding. In addition, Rudy will be providing a condensed version of turning a bowl on a log at our July 16
th monthly meeting. Rudy
is an entertaining and knowledgeable turner . If you want to expand your bowl repertoire, then be sure to take this workshop and be sure not to miss his demonstration.
Upcoming Program Announcements
by Ken Poirier
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Our annual CAT picnic is Sunday, July 26th at Edward’s Landing Pavilion. (Same
location as last year.) Capture this date on your calendars now before some other event pops up and prevents you from attending. The August monthly meeting on the 13
th will feature our annual Tips and Tricks
meeting. My hope is everyone in the Club will share something with the group. Perhaps you have taken a workshop or a class this past year and you have learned or perfected a new technique, or you maybe have stumbled on a better way to aid your turning project. These are the things that we would like to hear about. So do not be shy about sharing these tips with the Club at large. Please contact Ken Poirier, Program Director, with your tips or tricks, or both – you are encouraged to present more than one – so he can schedule the evening’s fount of knowledge.
Rudy Lopez
Upcoming Program Announcements continued
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Show and Tell - May Meeting
All Show and Tell Photos by Jeter Benbow
Siberian Elm Shallow Bowl
with Walnut Oil Doug Balzer
Ambrosia Spalted Maple Bowl with Walnut Oil
Doug Balzer
Banksia Pod Box Banksia Pod/Walnut/Rosewood
Walnut Oil Finish Bill Devlin
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More Show and Tell - May Meeting
Cherry Bowl with Walnut Oil Scott Schlosser
Lidded Pot Amboyna Burl w/ Blackwood Lid
Ty finish Harriet Maloney
Urn of Koa & Redwood Burl Cap with Holly Swirl
Wipe on Poly Don Maloney
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More Show and Tell - May Meeting
Pen Tube & Between Center Bushing Used for “Demo” at MAPG 2015
Made of Brass and Maple Charlie Wortman
Red Oak & Black Ebonite Pen with Magnetic Cap Wire Brushed & Torched
Charlie Wortman
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More Show and Tell - May Meeting
Double-ended Apple Wood Handle
marbleized finish has pyrography added
Lacquer Finish Ken Poirier
Natural Edge Cherry Bowl with Acrylic Paint/Lacquer
and Ink Pen Ken Poirier
Assorted Pens in various wood Mainly CA Friction Polish
Michael Skerritt
Unfortunately the photo of the stylish display of pens did not process. We apologize for the technical issue.
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Alan Lacer Workshops
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Alan Lacer Workshops (cont.)
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Upcoming CAT Meeting Demos and Miscellaneous Events 2015
Editor’s Note: This is not intended to be a complete calendar of activities. It is tentative and subject to change. Guest demonstrators may also be conducting workshops. Dates and sign-up details to be announced.
Jun 18 CAT Meeting and coring demonstration with Andy Cole
Jun 18-19 Andy Cole Workshop—Calabash and Natural Edge Bowls
Jun 25-28 2015 AAW International Woodturning Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA
Jul 16 CAT Meeting with Rudy Lopez demonstrating Winged Bowls
Jul 16 Rudy Lopez Workshop—Winged Bowl from a Log
Jul 17 Rudy Lopez Workshop—Square to Round Vessel
Jul 26 CAT Annual Picnic at Edwards Landing Pavilion
Aug 13 CAT Meeting —”Tips and Tricks”
Sep 16-17 Cynthia Gibson Workshop—Surface Embellishment and Pyrography Texturing & Coloring
Sep 17 CAT Meeting and Cynthia Gibson presenting surface embellishment
Oct 15 CAT Meeting (Activities TBA)
Nov 19 CAT Meeting and Mike Sorge demonstrating Natural Edge End Grain Vessels
Nov 19-20 Mike Sorge Workshop—Geometric Bowl
Dec 17 CAT Meeting (Activities TBA)
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A Symposium Not to be Missed
2016 Virginia Woodturners Symposium We know it is still early but we wanted our Virginia Clubs to know that we have committed 6 keynote demonstrators. Jimmy Clewes, Trent Bosch, Bob Rosand, Frank Penta, John Jordan, Lyle Jamieson, and Barry Gross have signed on as demonstrators. And each will be demonstrating at least three times during the symposium. But wait there is more! The symposium committee is not resting on its laurels. We are still investigating opportunities to include even more regionally known demonstrators. While we cannot name names until they actually commit, we can tell you that we are talking to well known turners in the mid-Atlantic states. Once we have commitments we will provide an update to everyone. Not only do you get to see them demonstrate, but each demonstrator is providing a “how-to” handout to go into our improved symposium book. Now you will be able to refer back to their notes when you return home. So with an outstanding lineup of demonstrators, a new and improved book, an expanded basic skills section, and more vendors, all in a larger, spread out demonstration area, this will be unlike any previous Virginia symposium. Mark your calendars to reserve the dates of November 5th & 6th, 2016 to attend the Virginia Woodturners Symposium at EXPOland in Fishersville, Virginia. We will be updating our website with 2016 information over the next few months, so check us out at http://www.virginiawoodturners.com. Hope to see you there!
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More Odds and Ends
Thursday Night Turning (TNT)
Where:
The Blue Ridge Turnery
16629 Evening Star, Round Hill, Va. 20141
When:
Most Thursdays except CAT Meeting nights
6 to 9 p.m. - Watch for emails
For more information, you may also contact Dave Robinson at:
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“You Gotta’ Eat” Monthly Lunch Get-Together
Watch for emails, as the dates and venues change!
“CAT East” Lunch “CAT West” Lunch
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Monthly Meeting
Next regular meeting: Thursday, June 18, 2015
at 6:30 pm
Location: Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company 215 W. Loudoun Street, Leesburg, VA
Our June Demonstrator:
Andy Cole
July Demonstrator is Rudy Lopez
Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company
215 W. Loudoun Street, Leesburg, VA
Entrance is on the west side/right side of the building.
Please remember to park on side
or in the back of the building.
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2015 CAT Officers
President Vice President Dave Robinson Bob Parson [email protected] [email protected] Secretary Operations Director
Mark Kaplan Charlie Wortman [email protected] [email protected] Treasurer Program Director Dennis McCormick Ken Poirier [email protected] [email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Jeanette Lion [email protected]
Various spindles turned using the skew at the Lacer workshops
Additional Volunteers Roy Aber Raffle Tickets Burgan Pugh Lending Library Juan Gil Website Admin/Equipment Listing Jeter Benbow Gallery Photos Chris Liebermann Group Buys Ken Poirier and David Roseman Newsletter Proofreaders Dale Bright Mentor Coordinator Bob Parson Rep to VA Woodturners Inc. Mark Kaplan Rep to VA Woodturners Inc.
CAT is an official chapter of the
American Association of Woodturners (AAW)
To voice a suggestion or concern, or to submit an article/video to AAW, you are invited to contact CAT member Denis L.
Delehanty. Denis is a member of the Board of Directors of the AAW for 2014-2016. His AAW email address is:
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Group Buy Report
We are seeking anyone who might be interested in the new Grizzly lathe that is coming out. It features a 22” swing and 3 HP variable speed motor. If there is enough interest, we might be a to get a price lower than the introductory price. Here is the blog post about the lathe: http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?225567-New-model-G0766-Upgrade-possible!/page1 The lathe specification can be found at: http://www.grizzly.com/products/22-x-42-Variable-Speed-Wood-Lathe/G0766 If there are any other items you feel might be a good Group Buy, please stop by the back tables and let me (Chris) know. Discounted item still available are: CA Glue in all thicknesses, Anchor-Seal gallon jugs, and bottle stoppers. All suggestions have value, so please share your ideas. Chris Liebermann
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CA-ONEWAY PRODUCT SALE— 20% discount on most ONEWAY products, except lathes, plus shipping. Go to ONEWAY website www.oneway.ca to see products available. Combine club orders and save on shipping!!!!!!!!!!! Will provide quote upon request. Happy and Safe Turning and Keep Those Turning Tools Sharp !!! CA SAVOY [email protected] 703-765-7268
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Lathe & Equipment Listings
J uan Gil maintains a listing of lathes which members own as a reference source for
those who might be considering the purchase of a new (or additional) lathe. Juan
has added some complementary information including specialized tooling and other
items of interest:
1. Hollowing systems
2. Coring systems
3. Favorite turning tool
4. Favorite homemade tool
5. What model band saw
6. What models of chainsaws
7. Favorite website related to woodturning
If you are in the market for a new lathe or any of the above mentioned tools and wish
to speak to a member who has the tool, please contact Juan and he will get you in
touch with someone who can help.
Equipment Manager
Juan Gil
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CAT’s Mentoring Program It’s Not Just For New Turners!
O ur Mentoring Coordinator, Dale Bright, is looking for volunteers to be mentors
for our CAT Mentoring Program. Dale would also like to hear from members
interested in pairing up with a mentor in any of the areas of interest listed below, or
simply for general turning skills enhancement. CAT has an enormous pool of turning
talent in its membership. Whatever your level of turning experience, working with a
mentor can be a wonderful way to explore new techniques and try out specialized
turning tools and equipment. Working as a mentor is rewarding in itself, and often
leads to enduring friendships!
Sign-up forms for those who are willing to serve as a mentor—or who would like to be
matched up with one—will be available at the next regular meeting. You may also
contact Dale Bright via email at [email protected]. Please include
your name, address, phone number, and email address; also indicate your experience
level (i.e., Beginner, Intermediate, or Experienced) when requesting a mentor.
We will try to match interested individuals with someone who lives “reasonably close”
whenever possible. Here are some of the areas of interest identified so far, but feel
free to mention others!
Areas of Interest for Mentoring
Ornaments and small items like Bottle Stoppers,
Pens, Pencils, and Pendants
Bowls Lidded Boxes
Natural Edge Bowls Segmented Turning
Square Bowls Spindle Turning
Hollow Forms Chasing Threads
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CAT Member Discounts
Woodcraft of Leesburg
Leesburg Plaza 512 E. Market
Leesburg, VA 20176 Phone: (703) 737-7880
Fax: (703) 737-6166
Store Website
CAT members get a 10% discount Thursday through Sunday of each monthly meeting week!
Dunlap Woodcrafts
Near the Dulles Expo Center 14600F Flint Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
Tel (703) 631-5147 www.dunlap-woodcrafts.com
Discounts are available to CAT members
Purchase $100 and receive a 10% discount Purchase $250 and receive a 15% discount Purchase $500 and receive a 20% discount
Give them a call prior to making the trip to be sure they are open.
Located at 329 E. 2nd St., Frederick, MD 21701 They have a great showroom, friendly staff,
and a wide selection of exotic & domestic hardwoods.
Tel (301) 695-1271 www.exoticlumberinc.com
CAT members receive a 10% discount on all turning related items and lumber purchases.
Please note: Some specialty items and items already on sale, such as bundled lumber packages, are excluded from this discount.
Exotic Lumber, Inc.
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Woodturning Classes
Leesburg Woodcraft Woodturning Workshops
Schedule through September 2015 Jun 26 Turning a Ball Jun 27 Bowl Turning Jun 28 Segmented and Inlay Pen Blanks Jun 30 Turn a Lidded Box July 3 Basic Segmented Turning July 5 Introduction to the Lathe July 10 Beginning Pen Turning July 25 Turning Natural Edge Bowls Aug 1 Art of Wood Burning Aug 21 Beginning Pen Turning Aug 23 Introduction to the Lathe Aug 25 Shop Design, Layout & Dust Collection Sep 1 Turn a Pepper Mill Sep 2 Turn a Pepper Mill Sep 6 Introduction to the Lathe Sep 19 Bowl Turning Sep 20 Segmented and Inlay Pen Blanks Sep 22 Turn a Lidded Box Sep 25 Beginning Pen Turning
Please Reconfirm Classes and Dates at the Leesburg Woodcraft Website
www.woodcraft.com