November 2015 – Bruce Berger

ByRon Lindsay November 21, 2015October 11, 2024

VP Joanne W. heading the business meeting

Joanne assigning duties for the Dec party

Chuck H. discussed upcoming programs

Bruce P. brought big load of Black Walnut for wood raffle

Carrie A. draws numbers for the wood raffle. Birch and Juniper at her feet.

The last of the Redwood.

Arnie R. filled cracks with powdered malecite. Chrystal warned could be toxic.

David F. with puzzle

Rick H. with top spinner

Carrie A. with snowman

Joanne with Mystery Wood heavy bowl

Jeff V. can bring a lot more of this Redwood.

Pedro M. introduced our demonstrator

Bruce B. tells how he made this stacked lamination bowl.

Bruce handed out copies of the instructions.

Dry wood important – use moisture meter

The rewawn laminated board – about 3/16 thick used to make 3/4″ wide rings cut on the scroll saw. Resawn on the band saw with 3/4″ wide blade and 3 tpi

Spirng clamps good for gluing up pairs of rings prior to final assembly

The stacks of rings are assembled/glued up to base block on lathe using centering cone on tail stock. Centering cones can be shop made. The rings are staggered to form a spiral.

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

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January 2023 Meeting
ByRon Lindsay January 30, 2023October 11, 2024

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October 2017 – Jimmy Clewes
ByRon Lindsay October 30, 2017October 11, 2024

World-renowned woodturner and instructor Jimmy Clewes provided an entertaining and informative full-day demonstration for members and visitors at the October meeting of Channel Islands Woodturners.

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March, 2010
Bynstryker@gmail.com March 1, 2010October 11, 2024

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…

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October 2015 – John Wells
ByRon Lindsay October 24, 2015October 11, 2024

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June, 2003
Bynstryker@gmail.com December 1, 2003October 11, 2024

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…

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