January Demonstrator – Jimmie Allen: Turn Your Own Handles

Jimmie will show us three different ways to turn your own handle so that no matter what stage you are at in your woodturning journey or what tools you prefer to use you will gain knowledge for creating your own tool handles. The demonstration also includes the installation of the new tool insert Jimmie developed that facilitates the removal of tools for ease of sharpening or simply swapping out to a different tool with your new handle.

Jimmie’s nature has always been to do something to the best of his ability. If that means taking the extra time to sand a surface to 1200 or more, then buffing the final surface to a high sheen the result is worth the effort. Whomever enjoys the piece will know it was hand made by a supreme craftsman for their everlasting enjoyment.

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December Membership Meeting

It’s that time of year for our annual Holiday party and member appreciation meeting. Here are the details from our President:

Here are all of the details of our annual Christmas Party on December 19th:

If you would like to make a gift donation, please reach out to myself or Pat Mc Cart, our Industry Coordinator.

• Upon arrival, you will receive 2 tickets: 1 for the general prize drawing; 1 ticket for your door prize wood block
(1 per family membership)

• If you helped with set up, clean up, newsletter articles, brought show-and-tell or President’s Challenge you
should have filled out yellow tickets throughout the year.

• Gift Exchange – If you would like to participate, please bring a wrapped gift and collect a ticket (can be a
turned piece, or gift of choice)

• Potluck dinner: Assignments:
* A to I – please bring a dessert to share
* J to P – please bring a main dish to share
* Q to Z – please bring a side dish or salad to share

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What’s Happening at Other Chapters

Based on what you see below it looks like there is a lot of partying going on this month at other chapters!

This information is compiled from Northwest AAW chapter’s websites and newsletters. You should check with the specific chapter if you plan to attend one of their meetings.

The Northwest Woodturners in Beaverton, Oregon are taking the month of December off for the Holiday.

The Fraser Valley Woodturners Guild are holding their holiday party on December 3rdth at the All Saints Anglican Church in Mission, BC. They will also have a demo or their website and socials.

mid columbia woodturners logoThe Mid-Columbia Woodturners in Pasco, WA are holding their holiday party on December 7th.

The Olympic Peninsula Woodturners are holding their holiday party on December 11th.

The Seattle Woodturners are holding their holiday party on December 12th.

The Willamette Valley Woodturners in Salem, Oregon will be meeting on December 12th. Jimmie Allen will demonstrate making Lidded Boxes.

The Inland Northwest Woodturners are holding their holiday party on December 14th. They will also have a tool swap at the event.

The Southwest Washington Woodturners in Vancouver, WA are taking the month of December off for the Holiday.

The Oregon Coast Woodturners are taking the month of December off for the Holiday.

The Strait Turners in Sequim are taking the month of December off for the Holiday.

The Northwest Washington Woodturners are taking the month of December off for the Holiday.

The Cascade Woodturners in Portland, OR are taking the month of December off for the Holiday.


The Island Woodturning Guild in Victoria, BC are taking the month of December off for the Holiday.

The Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild in Vancouver, B.C. are taking the month of December off for the Holiday.

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October Membership Meeting

How fortunate we are this month! Our October guest demonstrator is one of the most creative and prolific woodturning artists of our time. Trent Bosch is primarily a wood sculptural artist with a body of work stretching back into the late 1990’s. Many of us know him for his bowl hollowing prowess. His line of hollowing tools are considered a gold standard for their ease of use and innovative focus on reducing workload and strain on the turner.

Trent will be demonstrating Hollow Forms – Hollowing for Anyone during our October meeting as a remote demonstration from his home in Colorado. The October meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Which means we will meet at our new normal location in the Allmendinger Center and watch the IRD from that location via Zoom.

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Pat McCart Three Footed Bowl Demo

Are you not a member of the SPSW and wondered what kind of programming we have? Well we have a sample for you. Our own Pat McCart, multi-time former SPSW chapter President demonstrated how he turns his world famous three footed bowls. You can view it on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb4p6biG3P4

Paid members have access to our demo videos on our website. We currently have 48 prior demo videos on here.

You can also check out our upcoming programming on our calendar – https://spswoodturners.org/events and in our newsletter.

Stop by at our next meeting if you’re in the area and see what we offer. And if you are not in the area, we also have remote members that log into Zoom to see our demonstrations.

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September Membership Meeting

This month brings the second of our mini-symposiums. Here is a lineup of who you will see:

  • Membership Booth – Renew your membership today. Membership chair Terry Broberg will be available for you to join or renew your club membership

     

     

     

  • >Club Store – Pam Parson will be there for you to pick up your needed items for your shop

     

     

     

  • Club Wood Sales – Devin Garlick will have a fine assortment of wood for your next project

     

     

     

  • D-Way & Box Master Tools – Jimmie Allen will be there for you to pick up that new tool you have been wanting. Locally Made in the USA / Washington

     

     

     

  • Sharpening – Michael Poirier will be there to help you to “sharpen” your sharpening skills. Mike will demonstrate how he sharpens. Bring a dull tool or two…

     

     

     

  • Figurines and Lighthouses – Jeff Marshal will demonstrate easy to make turnings for decorations

     

     

     

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