DESERT WOODCRAFTERS FEBRUARY 2008 NEWSLETTER

Financial report by Earl Merritt, Treasurer: 

Ending Balance: $1,529.27

Meeting Minutes – Desert Woodcrafters Association – February 2, 2008

Alan Crosby, President, called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. at the Raytheon Woodchippers clubhouse. 25 members including Cathy Addison, a new member, plus guest Scott Yelton - were in attendance.

Minutes for January 5, 2007 were approved as amended, adding that Clem McLay was elected Vice President beginning April 1, 2008.

The 50/50 ($53.00) was won by Ray Peterson.

The Bring Back, Bill Merodius won the bring-back, a pen made by Alan Crosby.

Show & Tell - 11 members participated and Mike Phillips won the drawing.

Frank Pickett – Turned toothpick dispenser. Not satisfied with the instructions, Frank engineered a feature that prevented spilling the toothpicks.

Alan Crosby – Turned bowl and pens.

Sam Scalzo – Coaster holder and scrollsawn mesquite sign. Sam also brought pictures related to Sam Maloof, chair maker extroadinaire.

Ken Tower – Piano bench made of alder. Ken said that alder can be stained to match almost any piece of furniture.

Paul Yelton - Turned bowl and keepsake box.

Paul Swane – Turned segmented bowl.

Mike Phillips – Turned Christmas tree ornaments.

Clem McLay – Silhouette cutting.

Gene Rittenhouse – Turned gavel.

Dennis Miniker – Turned flutes (recorders?) The trick is how he drilled the longitudinal holes.

Bill Powers – Offcut bin, bookcase, push stick.

For Sale: Gene talked about a store in Marana selling a stack of thick mesquite. Open until March 1. March 9 will be the final auction sale. Near Old Pueblo Adobe in Marana.

Old business:

· A reminder: The 2 X 4 Contest will be held in March. Use a construction grade 2 X 4 16 inches long.

· A Flyer to advertise the Woodcrafters brought in by Paul Swane to be distributed.

· Sam Scalzo moved to pass the modification to the bylaws as proposed at the last meeting. Election in Nov 2008, new terms in 2009. Seconded by Wayne. Unanimous.

New business:

· George Lewis presented a letter from a grateful recipient of a pen we sent to American soldier.

· Myron Curtis will be turning here next Saturday at the SAZWA meeting 9-3.

· Ivan Hanna received thank you letters from schools.

· Sam Scalzo moved we donate $100.00 to the Woodchippers. Richard Kratz seconded. It was pointed out that since it

The meeting adjourned at 10:20.

Demo – Ken Tower – edge banding.

Edge banding is the commercial solution for hiding exposed plywood edges showing on cabinets and shelves. Edge banding comes in vinyl and wood to match almost any material. You will need an iron, cutter (chisel is ok) and laminate file, scissors, sand paper and a veneer roller (a wooden block will do).

Break the banding about two inches longer than you need (yes, break it – you don't need to use a sharp instrument for this. Use the 'hot' setting on the iron; iron it long enough. Then use the block of wood or roller to apply pressure on the banding until it cools. Remember it's hot melt glue so the veneer will come off while hot and stay on when cool. Then use the trimmer to trim the edges. This gets you close so you will have to finish with sandpaper. Check with your fingernails for a remaining lip. Sand until the lip is gone. Break the ends off with your block and then sand to finish. If you put the veneer on crooked, heat it until you can peel it off.

You saw terms above like “break” and “long enough”. They are a trademark of Ken’s demos since he is a minimalist when it comes to procedures and tools and those of you who have seen his demos know it. And you can’t argue with his results.

NEXT MEETING SATURDAY MARCH 1, 2008 AT THE RAYTHEON WOODCHIPPERS CLUBHOUSE