May 2018 – Bruce Berger

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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

August, 2011 – VC Fair, Party
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President’s Message It is hard to believe August is here and almost gone, soon it will be cool again! Our meeting this month will be at Cabrillo Middle School, Saturday August 27 at 9:00 A.M., please bring your chairs or plan to sit on the stools. Those who attended the Club’s summer potluck got to…

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June 2021 – Wood Exchange and Raffle
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June, 2011 – incl. David Springett
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President’s Message The presentation by David Springett stimulated the curiosity of a number of attendees. The simplicity of his woodturning methodology, combined with lively and fast moving presentation techniques, made the day move fast, very captivating, and thought provoking. I think we’ll see work from the membership show up at future show-and-tell sessions. Prior to…

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April 2012 – Robert Craig
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May, 2010
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Presidents Letter Show & Tell It has been a couple of months since we have had a full Show & Tell, so bring your latest project to share at our 22 May meeting. Ventura County Fair Volunteers are needed to spearhead the Ventura County Fair effort. A team of at least two individuals is needed…

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June, 2004
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Meeting Information: Saturday, June 26 from 9:00 am Noon Jim Rinde: Un-natural Edge Turnings At the last moment this was postponed until next month. Instead Ron Lindsay presented a talk on the effect of grain orientation on turning bowls with wet wood. At Levi Mize Woodcraftsman’s Shop The May 22nd meeting was again held…

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