July Demonstrator – Roy Lane

Roy LaneThis month’s demonstrator is Roy Lane. You have all seen Roy’s work at the monthly Show & Tell as well as at our Mini Symposiums. Roy is a master of the hollow form vessel. Roy has been turning for a long time and makes his own hollowing tools. This month he will share with us how he makes his hollowing tools as well as giving us pointers on just how to make hollow forms.

Roy’s work is displayed at a couple of galleries in Tacoma. Partnering with his daughter, Stephany, he does some beautiful work. Roy will also demonstrate how he makes the light he uses to check wall thickness.

All said, it will be a very enjoyable evening.

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Great Programs Coming!

If you haven’t had a chance to check out our calendar, SPSW Vice-President David Best has a great lineup scheduled the second half of the year.

July – SPSW member Roy Lane Roy Lane will be demonstrating hollowing. His plan includes showing how to build the light he uses to check wall thickness and how to make his hollowing tool.

August – The second of our mini-symposiums this year. Come and pick up great tips to help improve your turning.

vern tator peppermillsSeptember – Vern Tator will be demonstrating how he makes pepper mills.

October – SPSW member Warren Swift will be demonstrating natural edge bowls.

November – SPSW member and popular demonstrator at chapters all over the Northwest Eric Lofstrom will be demonstrating on the methods and uses of color in woodturning.

December – The year’s most popular event, our annual holiday party potluck. Giveaways galore and a great time to get together.

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Call for Demonstrators

Carol Zandell mini-symposiumOur August membership meeting will be the second and last mini-symposium for the year. The mini-symposium features several SPSW members demonstrating many different techniques and skills. There are several stations set up for the membership to rotate through. Prior demonstrations include:

  • Large vessel hollowing
  • Small vessel hollowing
  • Tools sharpening
  • Segmented turning
  • Turning peppermills
  • Ornamental/Rose Engine turning
  • Beading with a skew
  • Pen design and pen turning
  • Inlay
  • Safety
  • Pyrography

You can see photos from prior mini-symposiums in our gallery under Club Events.

If you are an SPSW member and have some aspect of turning/embellishment/tool use or anything related to turning that you would like to share just contact our Vice President David Best through our VP Contact Form.

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What’s Happening at Other Chapters

The Northwest Woodturners in Beaverton, Oregon are meeting on July 3rd. Nick Stagg will be demonstrating small boxes.

The Fraser Valley Woodturners Guild in Abbotsford, B.C. are taking a break during July and August.

The Inland Northwest Woodturners in Spokane Valley may be holding their July meeting on June 26th. The proposed topic is an open honey dipper turning competition.

The Southwest Idaho Woodturners in Boise, ID are holding their next meeting on July 8th. Brian Malnar will be demonstrating the use of the skew.

The Seattle Woodturners are meeting on July 10th. The club will be holding a mini-symposium.

The Willamette Valley Woodturners in Salem, Oregon will be meeting on July 10th. Mike Meredith from Doctor’s Woodshop will discuss wood toxicity.

The Northwest Washington Woodturners in Mt. Vernon are meeting on Thursday July 17th. SPSW member Eric Lofstrom will be the demonstrator focusing on the artistic aspects of “Endgrain Bowl Design”. Eric is also teaching classes on Friday and Saturday.

The Cascade Woodturners in Portland, OR are meeting on July 17th at a temporary location at the Carpenter Center. The demonstrator for the evening is Graeme Priddle.

The Beaver State Woodturners in Eugene, Oregon will be meeting next on July 24th. The program for the evening has not been announced.

The Woodturners of Olympia are holding their annual symposium on July 26th “Creativity in Woodturning” featuring Trent Bosch and Nick Stagg.

The Island Woodturners Guild on Vancouver Island are taking the next couple of months off.

The Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild in Vancouver, B.C. are also taking the next couple of months off.

The Olympic Peninsula Woodturners will be meeting on July 31st. The program for the evening has not been announced.

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What’s New on the SPSW Website

May Membership Meeting

larry millerLarry Miller was our demonstrator at the May membership meeting. Photos from his demo are now posted to the gallery under Demonstrators.

The June Newsletter

If you missed this month’s Chips & Shavings, it has been added under Newsletters.

Show & Tell

Photos from our April show & tell have been posted to the gallery under Show & Tell.

Board Minutes

For SPSW members, the April 2014 Board of Directors meeting minutes are posted under the For Members link.

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Upcoming Woodturning Events

Turn On Chicago

The Chicago Woodturners are holding Turn-On! Chicago on August 15 – 17, 2014. The 3-day event is being held at The Conference Center at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL. There will also be an instant gallery, vendors and live auction. Featured demonstrators include Andi Wolfe, Barry Gross, Binh Pho, Carol Floate, Dick Sing, John Jordan, Lyle Janieson, Nick Cook, Rob Wallace and Trent Bosch. Registration for the event is $295.00.

Yellowstone Woodturners Symposium

The members of the Yellowstone Woodturners, an AAW chapter in Billings, Montana have announced their 9th Annual Symposium scheduled for August 23rd and 24th at the Roaring 20’S Auto Clubhouse. The featured demonstrator for this year’s symposium is Kip Christensen who will cover a dozen-plus fast and fun projects, turned box with double inlay and chatterwork, and more. Cost for the 2-day event is $100, but the fee is only $85 if you register by August 9th. More information and the registration form can be found on the YWT website.

Rocky Mountain Woodturning Symposium

2014 marks the 15th Rocky Mountain Woodturning Symposium, September 12th – 14th, 2014. The featured demonstrators for this year’s symposium are David Ellsworth, Kip Christensen, Kirk DeHeer, Jason Schneider, Michael Blankenship, Rick Orr, John Giem, Dale Bonertz, Allen Jensen, David Nittmann and Rudy Lopez. There will be a live and silent auction, instant gallery, trade show and banquet. The symposium will be held at The Ranch / Larimer County Fair Grounds in Loveland, Colorado in the McKee building.

Virginia Woodturners Symposium

The Virginia Woodturners Symposium is being held on September 13 & 14 at Expoland Fishersville. This is a hands-on event that teaches mentors to teach students techniques and projects while under their guidance. Featured demonstrators are Stuart Batty and Molly Winton. There will also be commercial vendors.

Turning Southern Style

The Georgia Association of Woodturners is presenting Turning Southern Style XX September 19, 20 and 21. Featured demonstrators are Ray Key, Michael Hosaluk and Todd Hoyer. Also demonstrating will be Nick Cook, Frank Bowers and James McClure. There will also be vendors, including a demonstration room dedicated just to tool vendors, hands-on area, instant gallery, banquet and auction. The symposium will be held at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center in Dalton, GA.

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