September Membership Meeting

Tones BriggsThis is the meeting you have been waiting for. Tones will join us to demonstrate the art of turning Christmas Ornaments. Most of you have probably seen examples of Tones’ Christmas Ornaments, the fine details, the exquisite finials. Tones is truly an artist. He will share with us some of the secrets he has learned over years of turning ornaments. And while Tones is an accomplished turner of bowls, boxes, platters, and hollow forms, you would be amazed if you could see the quantites of Christmas Ornaments he has turned. You would be amazed that he actually has time for any other types of turnings.

Show up early, this should be a very well attended event.

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Washington Penturners 2013 Meeting Dates

International Association of PenturnersThe Washington chapter of the International Association of Penturners has posted their meeting dates through 2013. The chapter meets at the Woodcraft store in Seattle. Jeff Marsden, SPSW member, has organized the local chapter and makes this post in the IAP website:

The only time available for this year is October Sun., 10/21 9am – Noon.
Let me know if this works. We could start the meeting around 10 or 10:30.

For next year we have better scheduling.

2013 dates:
Sun., 1/6, 1 – 3 pm
Sun, 3/10, 1 – 3 pm
Sun., 6/9, 1 – 3 pm
Sun., 9/8, 1 – 3 pm
Sun., 11/24, 1 – 3 pm

Regards………Jeff

For more information on this chapter you can visit the IAP Washington Chapter page.

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New Woodturning Contest

There is a woodturning contest that started August 18th that you may not be aware of.

The Patriot Woodworker announced its first annual woodturning contest in partnership with Woodcraft’s National Turn for Troops Event and Easy Wood Tools. The contest runs through October 1st and entries are made via photo by email. 1st place will win a special Patriot set of Easy Wood Tools.

Any type of turning is eligible: pens, bowls, vessels, hats, etc. There are prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and a People’s Choice award. Once the top three finalists are determined, they will be asked to ship their turning to the Patriot Woodworker for final judging. Also, the pieces will not be returned, but will be auctioned with all proceeds donated to Homes For Our Troops.

Full contest rules can be found at on the Woodcraft blog or the Patriot Woodworker blog.

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Sept. Woodturning Fundamentals

The AAW has published the latest edition of Woodturning Fundamentals. This month’s edition includes:

  • An explanation by Keith Tompkins of why honing your turning tools after grinding them will give a cleaner cut on your wood and a longer lasting edge.
  • Kurt Hertzog’s article on how to choose the right woodturning class
  • Part III of Setting Up Your Workstation by Rob Wallace. Rob covers Tool Management and Personal Protection Equipment
  • A tutorial and video by John Lucas on making round and square mirrors from scrap wood
  • An article by Nick Cook, reprinted from the summer 2001 American Woodturner, on turning bedposts
  • A nice video tip from Stuart Batty on using a spindle turning gouge for knocking down the corners of a block
  • A well written article by Jim Rogers on the key considerations when designing and building a segmented turning

Woodturning Fundamentals is a nice compliment to the bi-monthly American Woodturner, especially for those of us who are newer turners. This is just one more benefit of membership in the AAW.

You can sign up for Woodturning Fundamentals here.

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Segmented Woodturners Symposium Discount

One of the featured demonstrators listed in yesterday’s post about the Yellowstone Woodturners Symposium is Malcolm Tibbetts. Malcolm is a leading practitioner of segmented turning and is the current President of the Segmented Woodturners virtual chapter of the AAW. As we’ve previously posted, the Segmented Woodturners are holding their 3rd symposium in Lake Tahoe in October. There is a great lineup of turners and subjects on the agenda.

There is a $50 registration discount available now, but only until September 15th. Your intrepid SPSW webmaster has his registration in and I hope to see many of you there.

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AAW Regional Bulletin

Note – The following is a Regional Bulletin from the AAW

The Yellowstone Woodturners invites you to join us at our Symposium – Yellowstone Woodturners Symposium 7

We invite you to join us October 6th and 7th for the Yellowstone Woodturners Symposium. For “Segmenting from A-Z” with Malcolm Tibbetts and “Dying Your Wood Projects” with Sam Angelo.

Symposium Details and Contact Info

Where:
Billings Career Center
3723 Central Avenue
Billings, Montana

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When:
October 6th 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
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October 7th 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Lunch Provided

RSVP to reserve your spot. Final payment due at the door.

No Discount offered if payment is after September 14th or one day attendance.

Housing with a local member available upon request.

Click here for registration form. Mail completed form to:
Stan Lambert
PO Box 21836
Billing, MT 59104

If you have any questions about our symposium, please contact:
Stan Lambert
406-348-3499
stanjan504@yahoo.com

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