April 2016 This n That Show & Tell Al Stirt Gavel Turning Ray Fenton Dizzy Bowl Providing an environment that fosters the art and craft of woodturning A Publication of the Peace River Woodturners
Chips & Bits April 2016 Show & Tell As you can see, the Show & Tell table has been looking very good at all our meetings. It s been great to see so many members take part. Now we need to get many of our talented members to share their nice work with a monthly demonstration. The club has many dates available to choose from. Don t be bashful..call Jim and get one of the remaining months before they are taken. New DVD & Review
Al Stirt Demonstration Al began his turning with a 12 inch diameter, 8 inch thick piece of Florida Mahogany. When obtaining a blank by cutting a log in half Al tries to make the cut parallel to the bark. To mount the blank on the lathe he uses a homemade bowl driver. The center of the driver has a screw with the threads removed. It also has two pins in place on either side of the center pin. It is shown on his website - www.alstirt.com. A hole was drilled in the center of the cut surface of the blank. The piece was then mounted on the pin in the driver which was attached to the jaws of the chuck. The tailstock trapped the piece between centers. The bark had been removed from the center of the piece where the tailstock attaches. The piece was balanced using the tool rest as a guide. The two offcenter pins on the driver were placed into the piece cross grain. A face shield was used as is Al s rule whenever turning. After lunch Al showed us a slide show showing his home in Enosburg Falls Vermont. Individual pieces of his work were shown that showed interesting grain patterns and the use of different texture techniques. Several fluted vessels were shown as well as pieces that had geometric designs carved into their surfaces. Much of his carving is done through a coat of black acrylic gesso. This produces crisp lines to the patterns. He also uses milk paint on textured surfaces and then sands the surface to reveal the wood on the most raised surfaces. Al also showed and discussed the positioning of a vessel between centers so that the grain patterns would be centered or altered to give pleasing patterns on the vessels interior surfaces.
This demo was a great source of information and inspiration. Al encouraged us all to take the ideas and techniques presented and practice them. He stressed that there is enough room out there for many unique variations on the theme and that we should strive to take these ideas in our own direction as we evolve as woodturners. Al Stirt has additional information on his web site (http://www.alstirt.com) regarding the tools and grinds he uses as well as sources of supply for many of the accessories he uses in his work look for the Student Resources link.
Chips & Bits April 2016 Making Gavels by William W. Klenke In designing a gavel and in selecting wood for the same, there are a few requirements we have to meet. Since a gavel is used in somewhat the same manner as a mallet (in that we strike a blow with both), the first essential will be to use a hard wood. This stands the blow better, and hard woods being heavier, the blow is more easily delivered. The wood must be sonorous, so that sound is given forth. During periods of excitement, it is often necessary to use a gavel quickly, and little attention is paid to where the gavel strikes; hence the ends must be well rounded. To meet all these requirements, a wood such as rosewood, ebony, or cocobolo serves very well. The stock for the head is 2-1/4" x2-1/4" x 4-1/2". Turn as follows: (a) Rough down to the largest diameter. (b) Cut to length (leaving the same amount of waste wood at each end). (c) Locate the center line. (d) Lay off the work from both sides of this line. Note: It is advisable, at the point (c) to make a small hole with the dividers, so that when boring the hole for the handle, it will be in the exact center. When turning a cove, having a fillet at each side, it is advisable to ignore the cove entirely until the fillets are cut clean, then work out the cove. Before cutting the work loose, bore the hole for the handle. This should be done in the lathe, the work being clamped tightly between centers.
The handle should be turned with the small end at the lead center. All parts are finished before fitting the handle into the head, so that no oil from the polish will reach that part. On all work, where one part fits into another, always cut the hole first, then fit the other part to that hole. When all the ends have been cleaned off, glue the handle into the head. Should the handle fit rather loosely, make a saw-kerf in the end, about 1/2" down the handle, and force a wedge into this cut. This method is often used in joinery.
Jim Ellsworth Demonstration Purse Box
Victor Marcone Vic Goetz Rawson Beals Paul Bartlett
Jim Ellsworth Gary Sutton Frank Bednar Cathyann Colson
Bob Summers Bob Schaffer Bob Roehrig Bil Tucker
Name: David Watson Spouse: : Sarah City you live in: Colorado Springs/Englewood Education: College, Medical School How many years in the club: 4 Occupation/Past Occupation: Physician Something you wouldn t have known about me: Built a Bi-Wing airplane and a 427 SC Cobra Years being a Turner : 5 years Favorite Wood: Walnut Favorite item to turn: Segmented pieces Never tried to turn: Offset Current lathe: Delta 460, Nova DVR Your most versatile turning tool: 3/8 bowl gouge What do you like best about the club: The wonderful talent we have and the willingness of everyone to share their knowledge
Chips & Bits April 2016 Chapter Information Peace River Woodturners Inc. (PRW) is an organization formed for individuals interested in woodturning and was formed on Oct 1, 2007. The primary purposes of the PRW are consistent with the fundamental purposes of the American Association of Woodturners: To provide information, education and an organization for those interested in turning wood. The PRW web site can be found at: www.peaceriverwoodturners.org Photo s Photographs for this months Chips & Bits were provided by Bob Roehrig. If you have digital photo s that you would like to have considered for use in the newsletter, please send them along with any articles to the editor at: rjroehrig@gmail.com AAW site can be found at: www.woodturner.org Membership Yearly chapter dues are $50 per individual or $60 a family. Membership is for the calendar year. These dues help the club provide tools for our monthly demonstrations, bring in outside demonstrators, pay room rent, have a yearly picnic and other club related activities.
Chips & Bits April 2016 Meeting Location Our Meetings are on the first Thursday of the month starting at 6:30 pm and ending by 9:00 pm. Rm. #34 at the Charlotte County Cultural Center located in Port Charlotte, Fl Our next meeting is: Thursday May 5, 2016 Upcoming Events Library PRW meeting: May 5th Demonstration by: Bob Roehrig, Turning Spheres AAW Symposium: June 10-12 The Library is available for all current club members. The club library contains Books, magazines, and DVD s available to check out.. A list of materials is available on the PRW website: www.peaceriverwoodturners.org Please help us maintain the library by returning checked out items promptly. The library is maintained by Cheri Bauer. New material can be ordered by request.