DESERT WOODCRAFTERS SEPTEMBER MINUTES

 

September 12, 2009 Meeting Minutes – Desert Woodcrafters Association

 

Meeting called to order 9:00 a.m.,by Alan Crosby for Clem McLay at Raytheon Woodchipers Clubhouse. Meeting Minutes taken by Denise Omdahl

 

Financial report submitted by Treas. Terry Glover, read by Alan Crosby

Ending Balance $1455.07                      available $1455.13

 

 23 members and  1  guest were present.(Guests Paul Taylor)

 

The 50/50 won by ($31.00) won by Bill McDonald

 

The Bring Back: was won by Stan Reis (pen) & Bill McDonald (thermometer)

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

No Old Business

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Frank Pickett brought in donated toy supplies for the Christmas Toy Project.  Several buckets of misc. pieces for the cars donated by Dick Kratz.  Most of the donations have been picked up but there still more crayon holders and lazy Susan’s left which Frank Pickett will bring back to the October meeting. Frank also, mentioned that the deadline will be early December.

 

Also, the Optimist Club donated a check for $350.00.  Going towards purchasing additional supplies needed to make the toys. Frank volunteered to deliver a Thank You Letter to Pete Zimmer.

 

New Officers for next year.  Will have election coming in January. 

 

Fall Fling will be here soon!!  Saturday, October 31, 2009.  Will need volunteers for the demo.  $15.00 per plate will be due so bring your check to the next meeting if you plan on attending.  Will be at the Rancho Vistoso.

 

SHOW AND TELL:

# 9  members participated.        Drawing was won  by: George Lewis

 

1. Ken Tower – Antique Cane Chair needed repairs, Ken was given an article from Bob

 

2. Ivan Hanna- 2 Keepsake boxes First one made from Fir. Clear with no knots Fir came from St.Joseph’s Mich. Second box made from old maple porch posts and a “Twig on Steriods” Vase.  Aspen wood George Lewis gave to him while in Colorado.

3. Stan Ries – Scroll Saw Clock made from Cedar and Cherry glued on with veneer.

 

4. George Sample- Alder End Table or Nightstand with two drawers or shelves.-Europeon style. George used three layers of polyurethane for finish.

 

5. Frank Pickett –Segmented bowl, used an adapter with the tail stock (a free spinning chuck)used a No.2 taper with a live end.   Frank recommends using the Super Nova Chuck for heavy items.

 

6. Dan Williams-Indian head carved from basswood, even carved out the eyes for a more dramatic look. The directions suggests hanging the carving on the wall to pick up the Wolf’s eyes.  Dan decided to make use of the wood and created a base from the existing wood to form a stand. Used dark and clear min wax also brown shoe polish. color.

 

7. Dennis Minkel-Picture of his front porch made of knot hickory. Also displayed a mechanical pencil used food coloring for color.

 

8.George Lewis-Turned bowl with turquise inlay for detail.  Had to use some coffee grounds to cover a gouge. The bowl fell and hit the tool rest.

 

9. Mike Phillips-Bread Board and Knife Set.  Used multiple woods for the board and purchased knife on line.  Shared new discovery for finish.  Use paraffin wax grate it and dissolve.  Same technique as using walnut or mineral oil. Use one coat.

 

FOR SALE:

 

Dick Kratz  722-5533 has entire woodworking tool set for sale one low price $595.00 takes all!

 

Terry Glover has a Sears Shaper 1/2 horse w/Rolling base for 95.00 OBO.

 

Bees wax see Dennis Minikel

 

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:30

 

DEMONSTRATION BY  Stan Reis

 

Stan demonstrated on easier way to set up a Lock Miter for joining two corners of wood.  He used a 1/2 inch bit with a 45 degree lock with a 3 inch fence.

 

Minutes written by, Denise Omdahl, sitting in for Cathy Addison, Secretary

 

NEXT MEETING SAT. October 3, 2009 at RAYTHEON WOODCHIPPERS CLUBHOUSE