May 2018 – Bruce Berger

ByRon Lindsay May 19, 2018October 11, 2024

Show and Tell table – Ron L. brought three incised pieces in the style of Harvey Fein.

Rick H. vases in syle of Rudy Lopez

Bird cage pierced balls

Rick’s bird cage ornaments

Ray H. – did various pieces in Lotusland Cedar

David F. tried chasing threads like Mike Mahoney – needed harder wood

John As. – Pierced Eucalyptus

Darrel W. – burnt Ceanothus

Darrel’s burnt Ceanothus turnings

Jim R. – smiley face

Goblets in pine – attempts at transluscence

Bruce B. delivered talk on piercing methods

Bruce’s demo pieces – upper left by John As. Also recommended Binh Pho CD on Thin Wall Turning (in club library)

Bruce showed slideshow of piercings including many by our own John As.

You need a pressure regulator to keep pressure below 60 psi to prevent overheating the turbine

Transfer the pattern using transfer paper and stylus.

Air turbine tool – low torque, 350,000 rpm – only good for piercing

Electric tool 45,000 rpm – higher torque

Piercing tips

Carbide grinder tip for electric tool

Lee R. brought oak from his burnt property in Ojai

John As. cutting oak to order

December 2019 – Winter Party
ByRon Lindsay January 9, 2020October 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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September, 2009
Bynstryker@gmail.com September 1, 2009October 11, 2024

President’s Corner – Steve Leblanc Program Chair The Board is soliciting the membership for someone to volunteer for the position of Program Chair. As stated in our bylaws, the Program Chair, in consultation with the President and other officers, shall be responsible for coordinating the demonstration topics and logistics for regularly-scheduled meetings. We would like…

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June, 2015 – Brad Adams
ByRon Lindsay June 22, 2015October 11, 2024

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August 2015 Hands-On
ByRon Lindsay August 31, 2015October 11, 2024

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August, 2006
Bynstryker@gmail.com August 1, 2006October 11, 2024

Meeting Information: Saturday, August 26th, from 9 am to 4 pm Stuart Batty: Bowls, Spheres, and Goblets 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…

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