What Do You Think?

SPSW President Dan Stromstad has been on a mission since he was first elected to improve the members experience when attending demonstrations at our monthly meetings. This included buying new audio/visual equipment so that everyone could see and hear the demo. If you have attended the last couple of months meetings you will have seen the new stands for holding the new cameras, and a monitor for enabling the demonstrator to see what you see so to ensure you get the most from the demo.

So were you at the April meeting for Jack Wayne’s demonstration? Did you notice the new equipment? Were you able to see what Jack was doing on the screen? Do you have suggestions for improving the setup?

We are still making some adjustments, such as placement of the lathe relative to the audience and location of the cameras on the rack. We would like to hear your thoughts.

demonstrator / Membership Meeting

Woodturning Show Cancelled

We received this message from Joella Oldfield:

Dear Woodturners ~ Due to a lack of responses to our invitation to our 2nd Woodturning Show we have had to make the decision to cancel/postpone the event.

The Heritage Center is a non profit organization with the kids at the heart of it. We can not be spending monies for promotion, prizes and a reception and not know if we actually have a full show. We are hoping you will give us some feed back as to why you did not respond ~ is it the time of year? ~ do we need to have a more selective criteria? ~ is the month long commitment too long? Would you please send us some feed back and we will begin to plan another show.

We wish you a productive and happy summer ~ please stop by the Heritage Center and say Hi.

Warmest Regards ~ Joella

As Joella notes, feedback as to what was the cause for the lack of participation would be appreciated. This has the potential to be a great show and getting your feedback is really important.

craft shows

Jack Wayne Demo Supplies

Jack gave an entertaining and informative presentation at our last meeting. I tried to take notes of the supplies and where he gets them.

Mona-Lisa-red-verMetal Leafing: Gold leaf, silver leaf, multi-color variegated metal leaf. Sources include Daniel Smith Art Supplies, Michaels or Ben Franklin.

sizingSizing: use a sizing that is specific to metal leaf, such as Daniel Smith Quick Sizing.

Sable Brush for picking up metal leaf and placing it on the piece.

Paint for getting a good background under the metal leaf: Gesso acrylic

ruddtouchupLacquer for sealing the completed gilding: Rudd Gloss Clear Lacquer

demonstrator / Membership Meeting / techniques

Sphere Turning Jig

Carl Jacobson has made a video in which he demonstrates a prototype jig for making “perfect” spheres.

Jigs / video

April Demonstrator – Jack Wayne

jackwaybeapr09This 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.

jack-wayne-1You 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.

Jack-Wayne-2Do yourselves a favor, do not miss this demonstration!

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