Want to learn more about wood lathes and woodturning? A hands-on meeting is the perfect venue. Learn bowl turning, spindle work, woodturning tool sharpening, and more. CIW members can use the equipment. Everyone can watch, learn, and ask questions.
Outgoing Pres Joanne W. holds vote for 2018 officer slate
David F. took up challenge to make turnings from small pieces of wood
Pen and candlestick holder from laminated dyed wood
Jim R. has perfected technique of sealing wood with CA finish for wine goblets
Wormy Ceanothus
A multi-axis practice piece
Jim R. – Epoxy finishes
Ron L. showed his tools for making square bowls
Bruce B. made flask and stopper per Jimmy Clewes demo last month
Peggy A. now able to do own turnings for her basket projects
Peggy’s basket
Lorna M. with resin/wood bowl
Raffle items – Almond, Olive, Sycamore, segment kits, chop saw
President’s Message The March meeting at Cabrillo was a good one in many respects. We got to sit on chairs with backs, the “Toro Challenge” was a lot of fun, the show and tell brought out creative excellence once again, and Art Waldinger’s presentation was just outstanding. As usual the luncheon at Mimi’s was well…
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…
NO Meeting in June We will be at the AAW Annual Symposium in Pasadena The next meeting is July 12th The May 24th meeting was held at Bob Pettit’s home (Thanks Mary for the excellent brownies). President Al Geller reiterated our participation in the AAW symposium June 26-29 were we will be responsible for…
Meeting Information: Saturday, May 22 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Brad Stave: Surface Decoration $15 fee for this meeting: This will include lunch and a hands-on-workshop using various tools! At Levi Mize Woodcraftsman’s Shop Over 30 people attended the April meeting at our new venue. Thanks to Levi Mize for making his shop available,…