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

December 2017 – Winter Party
ByRon Lindsay December 12, 2017October 11, 2024

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September 2016 Meeting
ByRon Lindsay October 3, 2016October 11, 2024

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

Meeting Information: Saturday, October 25th from 9:00 am to late afternoon with lunch Hands On Session for Beginners and all skill levels at Russ Babbitt’s (see below for more details about the meeting) Since the last newsletter we have held two special demonstrations. The first on September 20 featured Bill Haskell and his sculptural …

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

Per 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 national AAW for the…

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November, 2007
Bynstryker@gmail.com November 1, 2007October 11, 2024

Note that the November 17th meeting is one week earlier than usual due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Member Al Geller will demonstrate how he turns thin natural edge bowls. Al is an excellent demonstrator and accomplished turner so be sure to save the date. Election of officers for next year will also be held. Members…

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June 2021 – Wood Exchange and Raffle
ByRon Lindsay June 14, 2021October 11, 2024

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