Lichtenberg Pyrography

Transcription

1 CALGARY WOODTURNERS GUILD NEWSLETTER May 2, 2017 Issue 71, May 2017 Lichtenberg Pyrography The Last Meeting Pages 2-4 Presentations: Lichtenberg Pyrography Page 2 Bert's Presentation See Seperate Attachment to Center Saved Piece Page 4 Unclassified Ad Page 4 Instant Gallery Pages 4-5 Meeting Locations Page 6 About Us Page 7 Page 1

2 At precisely 6:57 CWT time Norm called the meeting to order. the presentations to begin, so we started a little early. The house was full and everyone was eager for Guests We did not have any guests this month (or no one was willing to introduce themselves as a guest). Dues and the Library 1) Carl notified the guild that most people had now paid those dues. Those who have not paid will be dropped from the membership 2) Carl would like to know if there is something you would like for the library. If you are at a symposium and see something you'd like, Carl and let him know. He may just authorize you to pick it up there and reimburse you. Web Site Refresh and Training Norm announced that Sherry Willetts want to redo the web site and take some training on the best way to make use of new technology and features when the web site is refreshed. It was moved by Carl Smith and seconded by Gary Goddard that we reimburse Sherry up to $ for training. After some discussion a vote was called and the motion was carried. Calgary Drop In Centre Tom Loszchuk from the Calgary Drop In Centre Woodworks thanked the Calgary Woodturners Guild for our 8 year association. This spring they asked for a few bowls to be donated as part of their volunteer thank you banquet. 8 bowls were donated, and they were the hit of the day! So a heartfelt thank you to all. Lichtenberg Pyrography by Bert Delisle, Ken Kindjerski & Jay Doty Bert Delisle went through the presentation presented in the following pages. He explained and stressed that if not properly, Lichtenberg Pyrography can be very dangerous and can kill you. Done properly with the proper safety precautions, it is a lot of fun! The total cost of Bert's setup was about $250. After they went through the presentation, they hooked up and turned on the equipment and did some pyrography (burning). Page 2

3 Ken had a lower voltage set-up. With the lower voltage there is finer line detail. Doug Drury brought an elm vase (partially green wood - was cutt about 8 months ago and turned two days before the meeting. Bert's setup had a higher voltage. Don James brought some thin walled bowls, which Bert was able to burn right throught the side of the bowls. Various othr bowl blanks and pieces of wood were burned as well. Lots of questions were asked and answered. --- BREAK Page 3

4 Donations Dwayne Sims announced that this year to date $2,650 of product had been donated, bu he is almost out of inventory again. Due to this, Dwayne is looking for donations again. Center Saved Piece Jim Osenton showed a piece that he made from a centered saved piece of wood. The bottom was from the original piece of wood, the piece on top was from a center saved portion, as were the three pieces on top of that. Jim asked for feedback and suggestions on how to hide and blend in the seams as well as feedback on facebook pages for selling items. He received several suggestions and comments. RAFFLE AND 50/50 DRAW Dave Beeman (with help) did the raffle and several pieces of wood went with members to new homes. Murray Lenyk won $110 in the 50/50 draw. THE END OF THE MEETING The meeting closed, and there were many helpful hands to help clean up. Thank you to all that stayed and helped. UNCLASSIFIED AD: Woodturning Lessons: Hands-on woodturning lessons are now being given by Kai Muenzer at his NW studio. Classes will be individualized to your needs and tools will be available. You can find a few course examples at Contact Kai for preferred pricing and information at muenzer.kai@gmail.com Instant Gallery Page 4

5 Page 5

6 Guild Meetings The Calgary Woodturners Guild meets at Black Forest Wood Company (603, 77 Ave SE, Calgary) the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM except for July and August. Visitors are always welcome. Sawdust Sessions Sawdust sessions are held at the Calgary Drop-In Woodwork Shop ( Street SE). Come turn and talk wood with your fellow guild members, learn or try something new. There are always people available to answer questions and give help, and lathes to turn projects on. Visitors are always welcome, and lunch is available for $5.00 for those who work up an appetite and want to stay. Page 6

7 About the Guild... GUILD PURPOSE To promote the art and craft of Woodturning in a way that expands the knowledge, safe practice, and enjoyment of woodturning, thereby benefitting both members and also the community FOR THE MEMBERS: - To provide all members with a method of regularly exchanging ideas and experience in woodturning - To promote safety in woodturning - To benefit from group size in acquiring published resources & materials FOR THE COMMUNITY - To bring an awareness of woodturning to the general public - To provide charitable benefits to the community MEETINGS MAILING ADDRESS The guild meets on the first Tuesday each month Calgary Woodturners Guild (except July and August) at 7:00 PM at Black Forest c/o Black Forest Wood Company Wood Co., Bay 7, Avenue SE, Calgary, AB. Bay 7, th Avenue SE Visitors are welcome Calgary, AB, Canada T2H 2B9 MEMBERSHIP DUES Annual Dues - $30.00 with , otherwise $35.00 WEBSITE Dues paid on a calendar year basis CLUB OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS President: Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary: Director - Website Administrator: Director - Program Manager: Director - Sawdust Session coordinator: Director - Sawdust Session coordinator: Auditors: Bar-B-Que (Annual): Charitable Co-ordinator Librarian: Membership Records: Newsletter Photographer: Programs: Public Displays: Raffles: School Liason: Spruce Meadows Sale: Webmaster: Members at Large: Norm Olsen Garry Goddard Greg Dahl Doug Drury Sherry Willetts Terry Golbeck Ken Kindjerski Albert Daniels Albert Daniels Dwayne Sims Carl Smith Carl Smith Doug Drury Vacant Terry Golbeck Graham Dolby Dave Beeman Jim Jones Kai Muenzer Sherry Willetts Jim Leslie, Vern Steinbrecker Page 7