January 2019 – Scott Hampton

ByRon Lindsay January 28, 2019October 11, 2024

President Chrystal C. announced new board members. Also looking for committee volunteers

Demonstrator Scott Hampton from Visalia

Two of the projects for today’s demo

Back side

Shaping Sugar Pine blank for first project

Decoration with knurling tools

Make sure enough wood supporting expansion

Small dome cut on top side

Burning with torch

Applying silver gilting cream

Texturing surface with Arbortech tool inside to outside. Lathe turning about 300 rpm.

Showing the two carbide cutting teeth. Scott said don’t use standard chainsaw cutter.

Knocking down the frayed edges

Front. Finish is walnut oil.

Back

Side

New project: long stemmed goblet in Mystery Wood

Shaping the goblet cup

Sorby spiral tool

Finishing with walnut oil

Wood raffle during break. Avocado, Birch, Alder

Project 3: Offset bowl in curly Maple

Cut rabbet for expanding scroll chuck

Cutting a second smaller offset tenon. The wood is held with screw chuck. One hole on center and another offset 3/4″

Texturing the top with Arbortech tool. Notice the screw chuck holes. Used two closest to center.

Enhancing with torch. Lathe not turning.

Cutting the small offset bowl

Using a vacuum chuck that fits in scroll chuck

Vacuum chuck broke at scroll chuck so had to finish bottom differently

One type of lidded box shape

Pear shaped box form

Box square bottom hollowed using scraper

Making an actual lidded box with Cherry wood. Parting off at golden mean point.

The top with small decoration in center

Top jammed on bottom with paper towel for security

Box lid decorated with chatter

Color with black Sharpie pen

Add silver pen

Bottom held on jam chuck to shape and finish base

A bit of decoration

Finished box

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

Meeting Information: Saturday, July 22nd, from 9 am to 4 pm John Jordan: textured and carved hollow vessels 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…

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February, 2006
Bynstryker@gmail.com December 1, 2006October 11, 2024

Meeting Information: Saturday, February 25th Hands-on Workshop with Mentoring Program at Russ Babbitt’s from 9:00 am to ? with Lunch ($5 donation requested) Our January 28th meeting filled our available space in Levi Mize’s shop with 42 members and guests. Ten new members joined and after last year’s members who plan to rejoin pay their…

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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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June 2018 – Al Geller
ByRon Lindsay June 23, 2018October 11, 2024

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

Meeting Information: Sunday, November 7, from 8 am to 4 pm Soren Berger: Special Demo Reservations required see below! Also note the early start times! 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…

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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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