The Woodturners of Olympia are holding their 2016 symposium on July 23rd. Bob Espen will open the day followed by Michael Hosaluk. Bob will explain the why and how of filling, patching and coloring, sandblasting, and finishing burl. The Michael will discuss design considerations, then will demonstrate spindle work: bending, offset, subtractive techniques, a top, candle holder, ladle & spatula. Following lunch Michael will demonstrate a bowl with a carved element using subtractive techniques, unusual boxes and containers and artistic elements. There will also be door prizes. More information is available on their 2016 Symposium page.
February Demonstrators
This month’s meeting will see multiple demonstrators. First, Tami Bachmeier will demonstrate turning acrylics. Then we will see Harry Lincoln and Roy Lane demonstrating pen turning. Set up and show & tell start at 6:00 p.m.
What’s Happening at Other Chapters
The Northwest Woodturners in Beaverton, OR will be featuring Dale Larson at this month’s meeting on February 4th . Dale will start his presentation with a slide show of how to cut a bowl blank from a tree, and then end by finish turning a bowl. He will discuss how to read the grain of the tree to maximize the figure in your bowl.
The Inland Northwest Woodturners in Spokane Valley are meeting on February 4th. This will be a “full station on board!” hands on goblet turning fest.
The Southwest Idaho Woodturners in Boise, ID will be meeting on February 9th. The program will feature a demonstration of hoop turning. The SWIWT are presenting their annual symposium, Artistry in Wood, on February 27th and 28th.
The Seattle Woodturners are meeting on February 11th. Tom Johanson will be demonstrating Turning Magic (Magic wands and spindle techniques)
The Fraser Valley Woodturners in Abbotsford, B.C. will be meeting on February 11th. The program will feature “5 Tips from 5 Turners”. The best 25 tips you’ll see anywhere from our fellow turners!
The Willamette Valley Woodturners in Salem, Oregon will be meeting on February 11th. Ashley Harwood will be demonstrating finials.
The Mid Columbia Woodturners in Pasco, WA will be meeting on February 13th. The theme will be on enhancing your work by piercing, carving, denting, marking, texturing and so on after the piece is removed from the lathe. There will be a few tables set up with the various tools and pieces ready to be marked so everyone can get a chance to try their hand at this.
The Northwest Washington Woodturners in Mt. Vernon will be meeting on February 18th. AJ Mearns will be presenting a coring demo.
The Cascade Woodturners in Portland, OR will be meeting on February 18th. Ashley Harwood will be demonstrating bowls, finials and sharpening.
The Olympic Peninsula Woodturners are meeting next on February 24th. This meeting will feature Finishing Workshop II.
The Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild in Vancouver, B.C. will be meeting on February 24th. Jay Mapson will demonstrate boxes and Bob Askew will demonstrate a nutcracker. Also, Michael Hosaluk will be presenting an all-day demo on the 20th and a hands-on class on the 21st.
The Woodturners of Olympia are meeting next on February 25th. The program for the evening has not been announced.
The Beaver State Woodturners in Eugene, Oregon are getting together on February 25th. The program for the evening has not been announced.
The Island Woodturners Guild on Vancouver Island will be meeting on February 27th. The chapter will have an all-day demonstration by internationally renowned turner Michael Hosaluk.
January Demonstrator – Dan Stromstad
Scroll chucks and faceplates are great, but once in a while you would like something better than a jam chuck to finish off a bowl or a platter. Out comes the vacuum chuck. Tonight Dan will share with us how to set up this chuck and how to turn with it.
December Membership Meeting
Potluck and so much more!
With the year quickly winding down it is time for our annual Christmas potluck and wood give away. Each December we set aside our normal meeting and get together to share a terrific meal. We will also have an extended Show and Tell so bring your favorite piece that you finished in 2015 and tell us all about it. We will also be giving away some very nice turning blanks and so much more.
Just to remind everyone, if your name starts with A to F please bring an appetizer or salad. Members with G to P please bring a main dish to share. Those with names beginning with a Q through Z your task is to finish us strong with a tasty desert. Please bring a serving utensil for your dish if needed. We will provide the coffee and water along with the eating utensils.
We will be drawing the winning ticket for the 18” Rikon band saw. You will be able to purchase tickets at the meeting, so it isn’t too late to get your ticket. Who knows you might just have a big new band saw in your shop by Christmas. Free delivery is included.
There will not be a sawdust session this month but will restart in January.
EXCITING NEWS: The AAW App has arrived!
The AAW is happy to announce that the American Woodturner journal is now available in an interactive digital format that can be read on Apple and Android mobile devices. There are already five issues available and ready for your viewing pleasure!
The electronic version, better known as the AAW App, has been designed especially for iPads and Android tablets, and complements the printed edition of the journal. It presents superb interactive content and offers direct links to a wealth of online content, including videos and woodturning resources.
The AAW App is free for download and installation for AAW members, and issues of American Woodturner are free for download with applicable AAW App login credentials.
Step One
Before you begin to download the AAW App, check to make sure you have a strong and consistent Internet signal.
Step Two
Read the AAW App instructions for your device. As mentioned previously, digital issues of American Woodturner are free to AAW members with proper login. Please follow the instructions to ensure that you do not inadvertently pay for an issue. If you purchase an issue by accident, you will need to seek a refund from the App Store or Google Play. AAW is not able to issue refunds.
You can get the App instructions here.
The AAW App is AAW’s newest service to help you stay plugged in to the worldwide woodturning community! If you’re an iPad or Android tablet user, we hope you’ll enjoy reading the journal on your device and instantly click through to videos and other compelling online content.
If you have questions or problems, feel free to contact the AAW M-F 8am-4:30pm CST at 651-484-9094 or 877-595-9094 (toll free).
