February 2014 – Geller/Turner

ByRon Lindsay February 1, 2014October 11, 2024

Business Meeting and Discussion

Show and Tell – Jim R. with multi-axis turning

Al G. described how he turned this vase

Robert M. is reely in to fishin’

Ray H. appreciated help at last meeting with goblet and Ironbark Eucalyptus bowl

John A. with another great carving – Cactus form

Richard S. – Apricot box

Rick H. – Box with hidden opener

Dave S. – Boxes with magnets for needlers

Lee T. – asked for help on how to complete cedar bowl

John A. caught in act of awarding wood raffle winners

Woods included Juniper, Tipu, and Eucalyptus

Al G. begins talk on design issues – some sources of info

Deciding on a design

Bowl shapes

Guidance on foot sizes

Sam T. discussing proportion

More design options

Conic sections discussed. Also, to decorated or not to decorate.

Robert M. concluded design talk showing this stick using golden ratio 1.62.

Examples by Sam of woodburning and carving decoration/texturing

Examples by Al G. and Sam T. for design talk

January 2017 – Kevin Wallace
ByRon Lindsay January 29, 2017October 11, 2024

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December, 2003
Bynstryker@gmail.com March 1, 2003October 11, 2024

Happy Holidays! No meeting this month. We held our 3rd annual Holiday Social on December 6th with the instant gallery and the voluntary gift exchange. Photos and more information will be in the January 2004 Newsletter. The next regular meeting is January 24, 2004 The November 22nd meeting was hosted at Jim Rinde’s and President…

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January, 2008
Bynstryker@gmail.com January 1, 2008October 11, 2024

Note that our first Hands-On-Workshop for the year is on the 3rd Saturday, one week earlier than our usual meeting day. As noted above in blue our agreement with the school and due to the AAW insurance policy that covers our activities only current members of the AAW will be allowed to use the lathes. …

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July, 2004
Bynstryker@gmail.com December 1, 2004October 11, 2024

Meeting Information: Saturday, July 22 from 9:00 am Noon Jim Rinde: Un-natural Edge Turnings At Levi Mize Woodcraftsman’s Shop 162 Aviador Street #17+18, Camarillo, CA 93010 Aviador Street is N. of the Camarillo Airport and is reached from the Central Ave. exit off of US 101: go S. and turn left on Ventura Blvd. then…

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VC Fair 2019, Judging
ByRon Lindsay August 7, 2019October 11, 2024

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March, 2010
Bynstryker@gmail.com March 1, 2010October 11, 2024

As noted above in blue, our agreement with the school, and due to the AAW insurance policy that covers our activities, only current members of the AAW will be allowed to use the lathes. Whether or not they plan to turn at this meeting, we strongly suggest that all members of Channel Islands Woodturners join the…

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