Carl Jacobson has made a video in which he demonstrates a prototype jig for making “perfect” spheres.
April Demonstrator – Jack Wayne
This month we are pleased to have Cap’n Jack Wayne as our demonstrator. Cap’n Jack is one of the most enjoyable people in our club. Always there to be a helping hand wherever he is needed. It is easy to say that he is one of the mainstays of our club. However, we sometimes forget that in addition to being a fine individual, he is also a very gifted and talented turner.
You may have noticed that Jack has not been at our last couple of meetings. That is because he has been busy demonstrating at other clubs all over the West. Michael Dresdner once told me that no one is famous within 50 miles of their home. They are just too familiar a sight. That is certainly the situation with Jack. While we see him as just another pretty face (I didn’t really say that did I?), other clubs see him for what he really is, a fantastic teacher and demonstrator.
Do yourselves a favor, do not miss this demonstration!
Jaxturners Sea Shell Demo
The North East Florida Woodturners (Jaxturners) have uploaded a video of their April meeting demonstration. In this demo, Ed Malesky demonstrates turning, carving and texturing Sea Shells.
What’s Happening at Other Chapters
The Northwest Woodturners in Beaverton, Oregon will be meeting on April 4th. The demonstrator will be Neil Seigel.
The Inland Northwest Woodturners in Spokane Valley are meeting on April 4th. Frank
Hutchison will be demonstrating candlesticks.
The Southwest Idaho Woodturners will be meeting on April 9th. The program has not yet been announced.
The Seattle Woodturners next meeting is on April 11th. Larry Hauch will be demonstrating thin vases.
The Fraser Valley Woodturners Guild in Abbotsford, B.C. will be meeting on April 11th with a presentation by world-class turner Binh Pho. There will also be hands-on and demonstrations throughout the weekend.
The Willamette Valley Woodturners in Salem, Oregon will be meeting on April 11th. The program for the evening will be Jim Hall demonstrating decorating and embellishing. This looks like a good follow up to March’s demo by Jon Magill.
The Northwest Washington Woodturners are meeting on April 18th. Molly Winton will be demonstrating mini-hollow forms and how to make your own mini-hollowing tools. Molly will also be conducting classes on the 19th and 20th.
The Cascade Woodturners are meeting on April 18th and will have a demonstration on wave bowls by John Beaver.
The Island Woodturners Guild on Vancouver Island will be meeting on April 27th. The demonstrator will be well known turner Jimmy Clewes.
The Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild in Vancouver, B.C. is meeting on April 24th. The program for the evening has not yet been announces.
The Olympic Peninsula Woodturners will be meeting on April 24th and will be holding a mini-symposium.
The Woodturners of Olympia are meeting on April 25th. The demonstrator will be Stephen Hatcher who will be talking about what makes good form.
Tongue Drum Mallet
Michael Dresdner came to our last meeting representing the Evergreen Woodworkers Guild. They are working on their current year project is support of Camp Goodtimes. Camp Goodtimes is a camp operated by the American Cancer Society for children who had or have cancer.
Last year the guild prepared ukulele kits for the kids to build and take home. This year they are providing tongue drum kits. As part of the kits they need a pair of sticks for each. This is where Michael asked for help from the SPSW. He asked for volunteers to spindle turn the drum mallets for which he provided a sketch. Michael has blanks available. Here are a few FAQs:
1. The head size can be larger than 1 inch, but preferably not smaller.
2. No finish or wax on the mallets.
3. They need to all be the same. It works best when giving them to children, less contention and fewer hurt feelings if they are all the same.
4. It can be turned between centers, so no chuck is required, and can be done with only three or four turning tools.
5. Maple is the wood of choice.
Here is the sketch:
Rockler Super-Bowl Contest
Rockler Woodworking is conducting a contest through their Facebook page. All you have to do is upload a picture of a turned bowl or carved bowl through their FB page. There is a People’s Choice award and a Judge’s Pick award. You can find out more on the Rockler FB page.
