June 2017 Meeting – Sharpening

ByRon Lindsay June 24, 2017October 11, 2024

Business meeting

Chrystal C. is coordinating the summer party much to Joanne’s dismay

Darrel W. talks tops for the fair

John K. looking for eyeglass and hearing aide donations

Show and Tell items

Rick H. – tops with crystals – tops cut with beading tool. Also boxes with cabochons

Pens by Brett B.

Jeff V. – first hollowform – also brought beeswax for club

John As. – Mystery wood (probably Ceanothus) dyed black around fissures simulates burning

Another spectacular carving

John As. carving in Birch – says too soft

John tried to remove two fingers on the table saw

David F. explained how he chucked the winged bowl

Darrel W. extolled all his mentors

Bryan R. repaired turning with fast setting polyurethane

Jim R. experimented further with wax and CA glue to make a wood vessel unstained by red wine

He says CA then wax wiil do it

Sam T. talked on the many facets of sharpening tools

Al G. discussed CBN and aluminum oxide grinding wheels

Al with diamond hone

Honing a gouge with diamond card

Plenty of wood for the raffle – some Camphor and Olive

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President’s Corner – Steve Leblanc Gallery event The AAW is encouraging local chapters to host a gallery event. I received a letter from Frank Amigo of the AAW board, and I want to present this suggestion to the general membership and see if there is any interest in doing this. I have been personally involved…

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NOTE: TWO meetings this month! Meeting Information: Saturday, October 15 from 9:00 am to ? Hands-on Workshop with Mentoring Program at Russ Babbitt’s: 4691 Calle Cancun, Camarillo 93012 Meeting Information: Sunday, October 30, from 9 am to 4:00 pm Special Demonstration: Chris Stott: Lidded Boxes $25 fee includes lunch: RSVP to Ron Lindsay Note this…

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July, 2010
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Show & Tell Bring your latest project to share at the 24 July meeting. Ventura County Fair Entries must be submitted July 23-25. Contact Gary Toro to schedule your time in the club booth. The 2010 Fair is from Wednesday 4 August to Sunday 15 August.

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August, 2009
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Past Events Summer Social – 18 July 2009 Mike Shuler Demo – 25 July 2009 Ventura County Fair – 5-16 August 2009

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