August 2017 Meeting – Finishes

ByRon Lindsay August 27, 2017October 11, 2024

A sample of the Lotusland Cypress from which club members will turn items for the Lotusland gift shop

Show and Tell table

Kevin Wallace used items from show and tell table to illustrate his judging criteria

John As.’s hollowform – hole in botom captured Kevin’s attention

Kevin discussed appropriate wood finishes in context of Fair judging – Robert M.’s pine footed bowl

David F.’s bowl collection

Kevin liked how the bowls stacked together

Arnie R.’s brown jug

John As.’s pierced bowl

Closeup of John’s carving

Sam’s milk finish

Dave S. recruiting for Nominating Committee

Sam T. discussed finish options and product safety

Sam brought samples of various finishes used on his turnings

Sam recommended Understanding Wood Finishing by Bob Flexner …

… and Foolproof Wood Finishing by Teri Masaschi

Sam likes polyurethane for salad bowl finish

Jim R. talked about his favorite finishes starting with epoxy – his ultimate salad bowl finish

Jim has been focusing on liquid-proof finishes for wood vessels

Jim heating up carnuba wax in electric frying pan

Saturating wood cup with hot carnuba wax. Jim wore three layers of gloves here – needed insulating gloves to quickly wipe off hot wax with paper towel.

Item is ready when stops bubbling

Jim spreads low viscosity CA glue with gloved finger

Jim likes CA glue because is fast and easy. (All the finishes are food safe when cured. Right John?)

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

Meeting Information: Saturday, March 27 from 9:00 am to Noon Hands-on Workshop at Russ Babbitt’s: Four lathes will again be available at Russ’s shop plus several different set-ups for sharpening turning tools. This is the second of three of these teaching sessions scheduled for this year. Come and take advantage of the one-on-one teaching. At…

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April, 2014 Newsletter (incl. March – Ellsworth demo)
Bynstryker@gmail.com April 1, 2014October 11, 2024

Vice President’s Message Our next meeting will be held at the Cabrillo Middle School classroom on Saturday, 26 April, from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. We will have Show n’ Tell and a Wood Raffle, so please bring your latest woodturning to show us and any wood that you wish to donate to the Raffle. Our…

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

Meeting Information: We have no regular meeting in December and will start again on January 22, 2005 with a Hands-On-Session at Russ Babbitt’s’ home. Check back in early January for details. We are having our 4th Annual Holiday Social on Saturday, December 4th for Members and Spouses at 6:00 p.m. This is a potluck and…

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ByRon Lindsay November 17, 2018October 11, 2024

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September 2017- Bruce Berger
ByRon Lindsay October 2, 2017October 11, 2024

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March, 2009
Bynstryker@gmail.com March 1, 2009October 11, 2024

For the swap meet, bring your excess wood and unused tools for sale to club members. Ten percent of the sale price goes to the club treasury. It might be wise to carpool if possible because parking was tight last year. Bring a chair. The February 28 meeting featured Al Geller demonstrating tips and tricks…

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