Officers for 2019 President Jeff Foro Secretary Richard Bumgarner Vice President Lynn Taylor Treasurer Jackie Le Doux Presentation Summary: February Dick gave us a detailed look at tool edges, and why sharp tool methodology is so important to our craft. The in depth information covered Vibration, Reference planes, Grinding methods, and a demonstration of the Tormek Swedish-made system. Dick Bumgarner John Elliott showed methods for using a 1720 rpm grinder and regular grinding wheels with a tru-grind jig made by teknatool, a New Zealand based company. John Elliott Newsletter for March 2019 Page 1
STRAIT TURNERS Monthly Newsletter Lynn Taylor showed us the Wolverine system made by OneWay, based out of Toronto. Lynn Taylor For more great resources on sharpening, check the links below. AAW's sharpening book - available to AAW members DocGreenwoodurner Page 2
Meeting Presentation : March We are very excited to have a visit from Jay Shepard! Jay Shepard is a well known wood turner and artist. Jay has demonstrated at national and international wood turning conferences and is well known for his beautiful finishes. He will be demonstrating finishing methods. This demonstration will cover: Preparing a piece for finishing sanding and sealing Buff finish on plain wood Using hard wax/oil finishes and buffing Water-based lacquer finishes Repairing dents, dings, and voids HVLP spray gun set-up and use Wet sanding lacquer finishes Newsletter for March 2019 Page 3
STRAIT TURNERS Monthly Newsletter Upcoming Events: March 15-17 Oregon Woodturning Symposium http://www.oregonwoodturningsymposium.com/ Linn County Expo Center in Albany, OR on March 15,16 and 17, 2019. Featured demonstrators are Richard Raffan, Glenn Lucas, Michael Hosaluk, Jimmy Clewes, Sam Angelo, Cynthia Gibson, Art Leistman, Jim Rodgers, Seri Robinson, Curtis Seebeck and Dave Schweitzer. For more information and to register, go to www.oregonwoodturningsymposium.com Or contact us at oregonwoodturningsymposium@gmail.com. The always outstanding Instant Gallery and Vendor Show are open to the public. SEE YOU IN ALBANY MARCH 15,16,17 Those members wishing to car pool to the symposium can contact Jeff Foro email:jeff@forotech.com who will coordinate this effort. March 23 Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm NorthWest Washington Woodturners Presents: A Day with Mike Mahoney Enjoy a full day with Mike, exploring his techniques as a professional woodturner and instructor. He will share his knowledge in topics such as Bowl turning Bowl coring Tool design and grinding Hollow form turning with threaded lid Platter turning plus Much, much more Cost $45 until Feb 21, $55 after Feb 21. Registration includes A delicious Deli lunch, Snacks and drinks Register at - NWW-2019-mahoney-demo.bpt.me A small fee will be charged. Or Download, print and mail the online registration form at www.nwwwt.org/demo-tickets.pdf Page 4
A Day with Mike Mahoney - coninued For additional information, email info@nwwwt.org or call Phil Kezele 206-3725123 Anacortes First Baptist Church 2717 J Street Anacortes WA Straight Turners Next meeting - March 26th 12:00 PM at the Gardiner Community Center. Come join us! New turners welcome. 5$ door fee for non-members. 12:00pm meet and greet 12:30 Club Announcements Other activities include: Show and tell Wood Auction Presentation of the month Jay Shepard The Gardiner Community Center is located at 980 Old Gardiner Road Sequim.The GCC is located 10 miles east of downtown Sequim on RT 101. The easiest way to get there is take a left off of RT 101 as if you were going to Diamond Pt. Rd, stay in the center lane and take a left onto Old Gardiner Rd. Go down Old Gardiner Rd & the GCC is on the right. Park in the upper lot and use the front entrance.please park in the designated parking spaces only, if all the spaces Newsletter for March 2019 Page 5
STRAIT TURNERS Monthly Newsletter are full, please use the church parking lot next door for overflow parking. March 27, 2019 OPCAAW meeting 6:00 pm 9:30 pm OPCAAW Calendar Presentation : Jay Shepard- Finishing, Buffing and More Seventh Day Adventist School 5088 NW Taylor Rd. Bremerton, WA. 98312 April 2-28 OPCAAW Woodturning show at the Sydney Gallery, Port Orchard April 24 OPCAAW Regular Meeting. George Dale and resin casting, turning and finishing Page 6
May 3 May 5 Sequim Irrigation Festival Demo tent at the Civic Center Straight turners Participation Opportunity! Our club will be assigned a space under a large tent. We can promote our club, display turning and possibly sell items. We might be able to have a fundraiser for the club. Lathe demonstrations are Saturday and Sunday. Consider signing up to help. We would like at least 2 people/shift. Friday May 3rd, 3-5 p.m. Set up, No Demos. Friday May 3rd, 5-8 p.m. First Friday Art walk Demonstrators needed for each shift: Saturday May 4th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon 12:00 noon 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday May 5th 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Newsletter for March 2019 Page 7
STRAIT TURNERS Monthly Newsletter Contact coordinator Ernie Kozun, 360-683-2560 ekozun@yahoo.com Topics of Interest Beads of Courage boxes drive at the oregon Symposium Box Specifications for woodturners Beads of Courage Site DUES REMINDER 2019 Strait Turners club dues were due in January. $30.00 to be a member in good standing. Payments can be made by check or cash. Checks should be made out to Strait Turners. If not paid on meeting day, they can be mailed to: Jackie Le Doux Treasurer - Strait Turners 819 West 6th Street Port Angeles, WA. 98363 Page 8
Got Extra? Give extra! Do you have extra items hanging around in the shop? Consider donating some wood or tools to the club auction. It helps the club, and give other turners a chance to give an item new life. Thanks to Our Sponsors: Not an AAW member yet? Check it out! https://www.woodturner.org/page/joinaaw Newsletter for March 2019 Page 9
STRAIT TURNERS Monthly Newsletter Please send newsletter info and announcements to Crystal Abbotte Jorlynnd1@aol.com Page 10